THE ROLE OF LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT BODIES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF PEACEFUL ASSEMBLY
INNA NERSEYAN
Postgraduate student of the Russian-Armenian (Slavonic) University
specializing in 12.00.02 “Constitutional Law;
Constitutional Judicial Process; Municipal Law,”
Lawyer at the Legal Information Center "IRTEK"
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59546/18290744-2025.10-12-24
Annotation.
The right to freedom of peaceful assembly is one of the most important elements of a democratic society and state, which is guaranteed by the constitutions of most states. This right provides an opportunity for an individual to express his or her views, form and promote the interests of various groups, and participate in the management of state affairs. However, its implementation in practice depends largely on the effectiveness of the interaction of civil society with public authorities, including local governments.
This scientific article analyzes the legal aspect of the participation of local governments in the implementation of the constitutional right of citizens to freedom of peaceful assembly. The main attention is paid to identifying current legal problems arising in the process of interaction between municipal authorities and organizers and participants of public events. Possible areas for improving legal regulation and mechanisms for the effective implementation of this right at the local level are also suggested. Particular importance is attached to the analysis of the practice of applying the legislation on assemblies at the municipal level, including issues of coordinating the places and times of events, as well as the degree of intervention of local authorities in the implementation of this constitutional right.