This paper addresses the restrictions on the freedom of assembly and expression imposed by the Palestinian National Authority and the Palestinian Police. In particular, it considers the orders and directives issued by Palestinian authorities which specifically restricted such rights both generally and in particular environments such as schools. Some such directives are based on existing legislation, while others have no legal basis. Those with a legal basis are however the result of improper implementation of the law, or of a failure to adhere to the spirit of the law, thus resulting in the restriction of the Palestinians' rights.