The right to demonstrate freely is a basic right. In a democratic society, protest is a central tool for the public to express opinions and positions, and is closely tied to freedom of expression. While for the most part, the right to demonstrate is enforced in Israel, ACRI continues to represent cases of specific groups which are denied this right for various reasons. ACRI also works with policy-makers to promote the proper treatment of demonstrators by the security forces, and to halt the excessive use of force.
