New podcast episode of ‘Recht op nieuws’: the right to protest under pressure

It is a topic that is more topical and sensitive than ever: the future of the freedom to demonstrate.

Demonstrations are currently receiving a great deal of media attention: building occupations, motorway blockades. As a result, calls to restrict the right to demonstrate are being heard with increasing frequency. But is that really necessary?

Presenter Jan Brouwer discusses this with Associate Professor Berend Roorda, a specialist in the right to demonstrate, and PhD candidate Noor Swart in the latest episode of the Recht op nieuws podcast.

A fundamental right, but...

The right to demonstrate is of great importance to the democratic legal system. It gives people the chance to participate in the political process outside of elections; it gives citizens the chance to voice their views on policy; it is an important opportunity for minorities to make their voices heard; and it acts as a safety valve: discontent can be expressed in a structured manner.

So why do we so often hear ‘The right to demonstrate is a fundamental right, but...’?

This new episode focuses on this question: how do we maintain the balance between freedom and public order without undermining the essence of the right to demonstrate?

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Recht op nieuws/Law Today

The Recht op Nieuws/Law Today podcast offers in-depth analyses of current legal topics. Presenters Jan Brouwer and Aurélie Villanueva discuss with experts from the faculty how legislation and case law influence our daily lives. Questions or suggestions for topics or speakers? Email: lawtoday rug.nl.