Compilation of decisions of the Committee on Freedom of Association

Trade union and employers organizations rights and civil liberties2

Freedom of opinion and expression

Seizure of publications

1. The confiscation of May Day propaganda material or other trade union publications may constitute a serious interference by the authorities in trade union activities.

1. The attitude adopted by the authorities in systematically seizing a trade union newspaper does not seem to be compatible with the principle that the right to express opinions through the press or otherwise is one of the essential aspects of trade union rights.