Dreptul la protest, sub asediu în Belgia. Un proiect de lege controversat interzice participarea persoanelor la demonstrații timp de până la 6 ani

The fundamental right to protest in Belgium is under threat as a revised version of a controversial law has resurfaced. Despite the initial project being abandoned in 2023 due to public pressure, three deputies have introduced a new version that imposes prison sentences and fines for protest-related offenses. Amnesty International warns that this law could silence peaceful protesters and lead to unnecessary surveillance. The revised law still allows judges to ban individuals from participating in demonstrations for up to six years, raising concerns about potential abuse against legitimate strikes. Critics argue that existing penalties are sufficient and that the new law infringes on freedom of movement, potentially leading to mass surveillance practices.