101. The Public Gatherings Act regulates the manner in which public gatherings shall be held or
organised. Not less than 7 clear days’ written notice of the public gathering should be given to the
Commissioner of Police. The latter may impose any condition on the holding of the gathering and
gives due consideration to matters of defence, public safety and public order.
102. It is worthwhile noting that on 15 June 2019, the Pride March on Equality of Rights organised
by the LGBTI Community has been held successfully with the assistance of the Police Department.
ARTICLE 12 -RIGHT TO FREE MOVEMENT
1. Every individual shall have the right to freedom of movement and residence within the
borders of a State provided he abides by the law.
2. Every individual shall have the right to leave any country including his own, and to return
to his country. This right may only be subject to restrictions, provided for by law for the
protection of national security, law and order, public health or morality.
3. Every individual shall have the right, when persecuted, to seek and obtain asylum in other
countries in accordance with laws of those countries and international conventions.
4. A non-national legally admitted in a territory of a State Party to the present Charter, may
only be expelled from it by virtue of a decision taken in accordance with the law.
5. The mass expulsion of non-nationals shall be prohibited. Mass expulsion shall be that
which is aimed at national, racial, ethnic or religious groups.
103. Section 15 of the Constitution provides, inter alia, that no person shall be deprived of his
freedom of movement, and freedom includes the right to move freely throughout Mauritius, the
right to reside in any part of Mauritius, the right to enter Mauritius, the right to leave Mauritius
and immunity from expulsion from Mauritius.
104. Entry and exit visas are issued by the Passport and Immigration Office to foreigners entering
the country. Those staying for a longer period must apply for a residence permit. A non-citizen
should hold a valid residence permit, unless they are exempt persons under the Passports
Regulations and/or the Immigration Act, subject to the person: i.holding valid passport;
ii.possessing valid return passage ticket;
iii.having adequate fund; and
iv.being eligible to re-enter country of origin/residence.
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