### Disproportionate Measures
The Court has consistently found violations of Article 11 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) in cases where disproportionate measures were taken against participants and organizers of public assemblies. These measures include arrests, detentions, and administrative convictions. The Court has explicitly stated that such interferences were not "necessary in a democratic society."
#Recognition of Personal Scope
- The Court consistently recognizes both participants and organizers of public assemblies as being within the personal scope of Article 11 of the ECHR. This includes protection against disproportionate measures such as arrests, detentions, and administrative convictions (
503_7,
504_7,
505_7,
506_14,
509_7,
510_7,
511_7,
512_7,
520_7,
521_9,
522_7,
524_7,
526_7,
527_7,
528_7,
530_6,
537_7,
539_7,
541_7,
543_7,
544_7,
545_7,
546_7,
551_8,
556_7,
561_7,
563_7,
565_7,
566_7,
567_7,
571_7,
572_7,
573_6,
577_7,
580_7,
583_7,
584_7,
586_7,
587_6).
In summary, the Court has consistently found that disproportionate measures taken against participants and organizers of public assemblies violate Article 11 of the ECHR. These measures are deemed unnecessary in a democratic society, and the Court has provided robust protection for individuals involved in peaceful demonstrations.