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Freedom of Religion under the European Convention on Human Rights »

Authors: Carolyn Evans
ISBN-13: 9780199243648, ISBN-10: 0199243646
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: April 2001
Edition: (Non-applicable)

Author Biography: Carolyn Evans

University of Melbourne

Book Synopsis

Freedom of religion and belief is a central right set out in international human rights treaties. This book provides a detailed analysis of this law as developed under the European Convention on Human Rights. It takes a critical view of the restrictive manner in which the European Court of Human Rights has interpreted freedom of religion or belief in areas such as education, conscientious objection, proselytism, and employment.

	Table of Authorities
	List of Abbreviations and Defined Terms
1	Introduction	1
2	Towards a Theory of Freedom of Religion or Belief	18
3	Historical Background	34
4	Defining Religion or Belief	51
5	Freedom of Religion or Belief	67
6	The Right to Manifest a Religion or Belief	103
7	Limitations on Manifesations of Religion or Belief	133
8	Neutral and Generally Applicable Laws	168
9	Conclusion	200
	Select Bibliography	211
	Index	219