### Dispersals and Arrests
#Dispersal of Demonstrations
The dispersal of demonstrations by police, often involving the use of force such as water cannons and tear gas, is consistently recognized as interference with the right to freedom of assembly. The Court has noted that such police interventions and subsequent prosecutions could have a chilling effect, discouraging participation in similar meetings.
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#Arrests and Detentions
Arrests and detentions of participants during or after assemblies are also considered interference. The Court has found that the arrest and detention of individuals for participating in demonstrations constitute interference with their right to freedom of assembly. This includes cases where participants were arrested for holding banners or participating in unauthorized demonstrations. The Court noted that the applicant’s arrest, detention, prosecution, and conviction on the basis of their participation in a protest constituted interference.
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