Q: Freedom of intimate association to personally interact between 2 consenting adults.
Is it unlawful to prevent 2 consenting adults from personal contact in the form of writing, phone calls/video chats, or in person meetings??
Example: Australian Hollywood TV celebrity-woman falls in love with American man . They each would like to have personal contact with each other by consent using written, phone calls, video calls, and physically in person. But, she has signed a management contract with consent but not knowledge of rights where the management company that provides TV and modeling jobs specifies that their celebrities cannot have personal contact with outsiders except through permission of the management company which they charge a large fee to access the celebrity. Does that violate the civil and or human rights of the celebrity to free personal association ? Even if not under duress and contractual consent? Even if the celebrity lacked knowledge of personal rights? Is this an illegal contract?
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This situation touches on fundamental rights to freedom of association and personal autonomy, which are protected under various international human rights frameworks and many national constitutions, including those of Australia and the United States.
Contract terms that excessively restrict basic human rights like freedom of association may be considered unconscionable or void as against public policy, even if initially agreed to. While entertainment industry contracts often include reasonable restrictions related to public appearances and media interactions, preventing all personal relationships and charging fees for basic human contact likely crosses into impermissible territory that interferes with fundamental human rights.
The celebrity could potentially challenge such restrictive contract terms in court, arguing they are overly broad and an unreasonable restraint on personal liberty. Key factors would include whether she had proper legal counsel when signing, if the terms were clearly disclosed, and whether the restrictions serve any legitimate business purpose versus purely controlling personal life. You may want to consult with an entertainment lawyer who can review the specific contract terms and advise on options for modifying or challenging overly restrictive provisions while preserving the legitimate business relationship.
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