While Article 15 of the UNCRC promotes freedom of association, it does say there are some circumstances where it doesn’t apply. For example:

• children and young people can’t meet with individuals or groups when they threaten their rights. For example, they can’t meet people who are likely to pose a danger to them.
• children and young people can’t meet with individuals or groups when they would threaten other people’s rights.
• children and young people can’t meet with individuals or groups in order to break the law.