Freedom of association includes being able to share beliefs and ideas in a community with others. It covers associations, formal and informal groupings.<\/p>\n
Trade unions and like associations are protected under Article 12 in the same way as Article 11 of the European Convention on Human Rights. There appears to be a right to join or not to join a union as under Irish law. Contrary to earlier cases later European Convention cases appear to recognise the right not to join.<\/p>\n
Political parties are a form of association and are protected by the Article 12 guarantee. There are restrictions on the extent to which states may interfere with their operation and finance. Parties may be banned only in exceptional circumstances where there is a direct and immediate danger to democracy.<\/p>\n\n
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