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for the proper performance of their
functions,
and except so far as that provision or, as the case may be, the
thing done under the authority thereof is shown not to be
reasonably justifiable in a democratic society.
Protection
of
freedom of
assembly
and
association.
35. (1) Except with his own consent, a person shall
not be hindered in the enjoyment of his freedom of assembly
and association, that is to say, his right to assemble freely and
associate with other persons and in particular, to form or belong
to trade unions and to participate in collective bargaining
activities and agreements, and to form or belong to political
parties or other associations, organizations and institutions for
the protection of his interests.
(2) Nothing contained in or done under the
authority of any law shall be held to be inconsistent with or in
contravention of this section to the extent that the law in
question makes provision -
(a)
that is reasonably required in the
interests of defence, public safety,
public order, public morality or public
health;
that is reasonably required for the
purpose of protecting the rights or
freedoms of other persons; or
that imposes restrictions upon public
officers that are reasonably required
for the proper performance of their
functions,
(b)
(c)
and except so far as that provision or, as the case may be, the
thing done under the authority thereof is shown not to be
reasonably justifiable in a democratic society.
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