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(4) In this section, “hate speech” means an expression in whatever form that
encourages, or has the effect of encouraging discrimination on a ground listed or
prescribed under section 26.
Freedom of assembly
18.—(1) Every person has the right, peaceably and unarmed, to assemble,
demonstrate, picket and to present petitions.
(2) To the extent that it is necessary, a law may limit, or may authorise the limitation
of, the right mentioned in subsection (1)—
(a) in the interests of national security, public safety, public order, public
morality, public health or the orderly conduct of elections;
(b) for the purpose of protecting the rights and freedoms of others; or
(c) for the purpose of imposing restrictions on the holders of public offices.
Freedom of association
19.—(1) Every person has the right to freedom of association.
(2) A law may limit, or may authorise the limitation of, the right mentioned in
subsection (1)—
(a) in the interests of national security, public safety, public order, public
morality, public health or the orderly conduct of elections;
(b) for the purpose of protecting the rights and freedoms of others;
(c) for the purpose of imposing restrictions on the holders of public offices;
(d) for the purpose of regulating trade unions, or any federation, congress,
council or affiliation of trade unions, or any federation, congress, council
or affiliation of employers;
(e) for the purposes of regulating collective bargaining processes, providing
mechanisms for the resolution of employment disputes and grievances, and
regulating strikes and lockouts; or
(f)
for the purpose of regulating essential services and industries, in the overall
interests of the Fijian economy and the citizens of Fiji.
Employment relations
20.—(1) Every person has the right to fair employment practices, including humane
treatment and proper working conditions.
(2) Every worker has the right to form or join a trade union, and participate in its
activities and programmes.