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<p>Articles 10 and 11 of the European Convention on Human Rights set out that everyone
has the right to freedom of expression, assembly and association. This government
will support these rights, including the right of individuals to engage in peaceful
protest.</p><p>It is a long-standing tradition in this country that people are free
to gather together and to demonstrate their views, provided that they do so within
the law.</p><p>The management of demonstrations is an operational matter for the police.
In certain circumstances, the police have a duty to take reasonable steps to protect
those who want to exercise their rights peacefully.</p>
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