2011年7月13日 星期三

How to Hold a Legal Political Demonstration


How to Hold a Legal Political Demonstration


Freedom of speech is one of our most dearly held rights and a building block of any democracy. But there are laws that govern the assembly of people for the purpose of holding a protest rally. Follow these steps to learn how to demonstrate without violating the law
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Instructions








  • 1
    Find out whether you need a permit to hold a rally in your area. In some localities a permit is needed, in others, it is not.







  • 2
    Notify the governor, mayor and other public officials of your intent to gather. If a demonstration is to take place at a university, you must obtain permission from the authorities and if given permission, stay within the boundaries provided for such rallies.







  • 3
    Inform the public ahead of time. Announce the date, time and location of the rally. Make sure that you are in a free-speech zone, and that the demonstrators stay within the boundaries.







  • 4
    Appoint members to keep the assembly under control. No weapons are allowed, but the police may be called in to detain demonstrators who are causing or inciting others to cause trouble.







  • 5
    Do not block the entrances to any buildings, and observe any local laws regarding the mandatory distance you must maintain from military or other establishments. The police have the right to break up any demonstration that threatens to harm the public or cause a riot.







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