Constitution of the Kingdom of Bahrain
27
- Jurisdiction
- Bahrain
- Provision
- 27
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official sourceArticle 27
The freedom to form associations and unions on national principles, for lawful
objectives and by peaceful means is guaranteed under the rules and conditions laid
down by law, provided that the fundamentals of the religion and public order are not
infringed. No one can be forced to join any association or union or to continue as a
member.
Freedom of assembly Article 28
a. Individuals are entitled to assemble privately without a need for permission or
prior notice, and no member of the security forces may attend their private
meetings.
b. Public meetings, parades and assemblies are permitted under the rules and
conditions laid down by law, but the purposes and means of the meeting must be
peaceful and must not be prejudicial to public decency.
Right of petition Article 29
Any individual may address the public authorities in writing over his signature.
Group approaches to the authorities may only be made by statutory bodies and
corporate persons.
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Constitution of the Kingdom of Bahrain · wipo.int · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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