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Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms

1991

 (excerpts)

Division Two

Political Rights

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Article 20

1. The right to associate freely is guaranteed. Everybody has the right to associate with others in clubs, societies and other associations.
2. Citizens also have the right to form political parties and political movements and to associate therein.
3. The exercise of these rights may be limited only in cases specified by law, if measures are involved, which are essential in a democratic society for the security of the State, protection of public security and public order, prevention of crime, or for protection of the rights and freedoms of others.
4. Political parties and political movements, as well as other associations, are separated from the State.

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