PROTESTERS!! KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: a thread

Source: @amnesty

Freedom of Expression and Assembly:

Everyone has the right to carry their opinion to the streets.

Protection of the Right to Freedom of Assembly:

Law enforcement must facilitate and not restrict a peaceful public assembly.

Freedom from excessive use of force:

In the policing of non-violent protests, police must avoid the use of force.

Right to Medical Assistance:

If you are injured you have a right to medical assistance without delay.

Freedom from Arbitrary Arrest and Detention:

If you are arrested you have a right to be told of the reason for your arrest, you also have the right promptly after your arrest to have access to a lawyer and to your family.

Right to Complain:

If your rights have been violated you have a right to file a complaint and to be provided information on how to do so.

to add on, please please please try to be as safe as possible. here’s an extensive thread on safety tips for protesters:

https://twitter.com/nabrathhhh/status/1266239760248393735?s=21 https://twitter.com/nabrathhhh/status/1266239760248393735

I AM ADDING MORE KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONTENT TO THIS THREAD BASED ON QUESTIONS I’VE RECIEVED !!!

Source to everything below: @ACLU

You’re rights when you’re stopped by the police while protesting:

What happens if the police issues an order to disperse the protest?