Article 8(1) of the Basic Law only grants this right to Germans according to the wording, but it is guaranteed to all people by the Assembly Act and the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights. Spectator events or chance encounters are not covered by the right of assembly.

Reporting an assembly If you wish to report an open-air assembly in Duisburg, please contact Duisburg Police Headquarters by post, by telephone on 0203 280-1199, by fax on 0203 280-1009 or by email (poststelle.duisburg [at] polizei.nrw.de).

Discussion of important questions In addition, please make an appointment for a cooperation meeting with the Central Tasks Directorate, Section ZA 12, Ms. Kocwin, Tel.: 0203 280-1199. In this meeting, which will be held at the Presidium, all questions relating to the planned meeting will be discussed and clarified. This ensures clarity and legal certainty for all parties involved in advance.

Confirmation of notification As a rule, you will then receive a written confirmation of notification, which may contain restrictions and, if necessary, authorization for the deployment of a certain number of stewards.