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|contents=The first assertion of Freedom of association in Barbados is first mentioned in the 1966 Constitution of Barbados that was ratified on November 22. The Constitution of Barbados has been amended at least 19 times
|contents=Article 21 of the 1966 Barbados Constitution held: "1. Except with his own consent, no person shall be hindered in the enjoyment of his freedom of assembly and association, that is to say, his right to assemble freely and associate with other persons and in particular to form or belong to political parties or to form or belong to trade unions or other associations for the protection of his interests. 2. Nothing contained in or done under the authority of any law shall be held to be inconsistent with or in contravention of this section to the extent that the law in question makes provision -
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a. that is reasonably required in the interest of defence, public safety, public order, public morality or public health; or
b. that is reasonably required for the purpose of protecting the rights or freedoms of other persons; or
c. that imposes restrictions upon public officers or members of a disciplined force."
 
https://pdba.georgetown.edu/Constitutions/Barbados/barbados66.html
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Freedom of Association

What is the oldest written source in this country that mentions this right?

Barbados

Article 21 of the 1966 Barbados Constitution held: "1. Except with his own consent, no person shall be hindered in the enjoyment of his freedom of assembly and association, that is to say, his right to assemble freely and associate with other persons and in particular to form or belong to political parties or to form or belong to trade unions or other associations for the protection of his interests. 2. Nothing contained in or done under the authority of any law shall be held to be inconsistent with or in contravention of this section to the extent that the law in question makes provision - a. that is reasonably required in the interest of defence, public safety, public order, public morality or public health; or b. that is reasonably required for the purpose of protecting the rights or freedoms of other persons; or c. that imposes restrictions upon public officers or members of a disciplined force."

https://pdba.georgetown.edu/Constitutions/Barbados/barbados66.html



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