The authorities in charge have made an announcement. - The state legislature approves a fresh assembly regulation.
The role of securing media personnel during events is clearly stated as a responsibility of the authorities. Journalists need to disclose their identity to the appropriate authority or the police force so that adequate steps can be taken for their protection.
An instance from the coronavirus pandemic is relevant, as several events took place without anyone in charge. Attendees of the demonstration should now elect a meeting leader from among them. If this cannot be done, the authorities can regulate the course of proceedings.
"Saxony finally receives a practical and contemporary assembly law. With this law, we will rightly recognise the significance of gatherings for our liberal constitutional state," said Green interior politician Valentin Lippmann. This law helps improve cooperation between the authorities and simultaneously limits their potential to forbid or restrict demonstrations: "This law focuses directly on facilitating and ensuring the safety of assemblies. We're moving closer to the fundamental idea of assembly freedom enshrined in the Basic Law than we were with the outdated and stringent previous assembly law."
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