| The
freedom of peaceful assembly protects the right of
groups to meet together in order to exchange ideas
and information, to hold a peaceful protest, to strike
and to publicly express their views. This freedom
is thus closely related to the freedom of expression.
In this case however, ideas are collectively expressed.
Participating in non-violent demonstrations supporting
or opposing public policies and practices constitutes
an important form of direct citizen action.
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| Peaceful
assembly has been referred to as "speech
in action." It is the physical act
of meeting so as to communicate and share
thoughts, emotions, and friendship. |
| (Watkinson,
Alisa. Education, Student Rights and the
Charter. Saskatoon: Purich, 1999, p.75.) |
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