Freedom of Religion or Belief

Höfundar: Heiner Bielefeldt; Nazila Ghanea; Michael Wiener (Útgáfa: 0)
Freedom of Religion or Belief

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Violations of religious freedom and violence committed in the name of religion grab our attention on a daily basis. Freedom of religion or belief is a key human right: the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, numerous conventions, declarations and soft law standards include specific provisions on freedom of religion or belief. The 1981 Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief has been interpreted since 1986 by the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief.

Special Rapporteurs (for example those on racism, freedom of expression, minority issues and cultural rights) and Treaty Bodies (for example the Human Rights Committee, the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and the Committee on the Rights of the Child) have also elaborated on freedom of religion or belief in the context of their respective mandates. Freedom of Religion or Belief: An International Law Commentary is the first commentary to look comprehensively at the international provisions for the protection of freedom of religion or belief, considering how they are interpreted by various United Nations Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies.

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Útgefandi
Oxford University Press Academic UK
ISBN
9780191009198
Print ISBN
9780198703983
Format
ePub
Útgáfa
0
Höfundar
Heiner Bielefeldt; Nazila Ghanea; Michael Wiener
Tungumál
English
Útgefið
2016-01-21
Prent takmörkun á líftíma
100
Prent takmörkun
2
Afritunar takmörkun
2

Kaflar

  • Cover page
  • Halftitle page
  • Title page
  • Copyright page
  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • Table of Cases
  • African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights
  • Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women
  • Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
  • European Commission of Human Rights
  • European Court of Human Rights
  • European Court of Justice
  • Human Rights Committee
  • Inter-American Commission on Human Rights
  • Inter-American Court of Human Rights
  • International Court of Justice
  • Working Group on Arbitrary Detention
  • National Cases
  • Table of Legislation
  • International Treaties and Instruments
  • National Legislation
  • List of Abbreviations
  • About the Co-authors
  • The Underlying Principles of Freedom of Religion or Belief—Towards a Holistic Conceptualization
  • I. Complementary Fears
  • II. Alternative Visions
  • III. The Human Rights Approach: Empowering Human Beings
  • IV. Respect for Human Dignity
  • V. Towards a Universalistic Conceptualization
  • VI. Freedom
  • VII. Equality
  • VIII. Positive Interrelatedness with Other Human Rights
  • IX. The Role of the State
  • X. Conclusion
  • Overview of International Human Rights Mechanisms
  • I. United Nations Charter-Based Bodies
  • II. United Nations Treaty-Based Bodies
  • III. United Nations Secretariat
  • IV. Regional Human Rights Bodies
  • Part 1 Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • 1.1 Freedom to Adopt, Change, or Renounce a Religion or Belief
  • I. International Standards
  • II. Introduction
  • III. Historical Background
  • IV. Mandate Practice of UN Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies
  • V. Issues of Interpretation
  • 1.2 Freedom from Coercion
  • I. International Standards
  • II. Introduction
  • III. Historical Background
  • IV. Mandate Practice of UN Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies
  • V. Issues of Interpretation
  • 1.3 The Right to Manifest One’s Religion or Belief
  • I. International Standards
  • II. Introduction
  • III. Historical Background
  • IV. Mandate Practice of UN Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies
  • V. Issues of Interpretation
  • 1.3.1. Freedom to Worship
  • I. International Standards
  • II. Introduction
  • III. Historical Background
  • IV. Mandate Practice of UN Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies
  • V. Issues of Interpretation
  • 1.3.2. Places of Worship
  • I. International Standards
  • II. Introduction
  • III. Historical Background
  • IV. Mandate Practice of UN Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies
  • V. Issues of Interpretation
  • 1.3.3. Religious Symbols
  • I. International Standards
  • II. Introduction
  • III. Historical Background
  • IV. Mandate Practice of UN Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies
  • V. Issues of Interpretation
  • 1.3.4. Observance of Holidays and Days of Rest
  • I. International Standards
  • II. Introduction
  • III. Historical Background
  • IV. Mandate Practice of UN Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies
  • V. Issues of Interpretation
  • 1.3.5. Appointing Clergy
  • I. International Standards
  • II. Introduction
  • III. Historical Background
  • IV. Mandate Practice of UN Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies
  • V. Issues of Interpretation
  • 1.3.6. Teaching and Disseminating Materials (Including Missionary Activity)
  • I. International Standards
  • II. Introduction
  • III. Historical Background
  • IV. Mandate Practice of UN Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies
  • V. Issues of Interpretation
  • 1.3.7. The Liberty of Parents to Ensure the Religious and Moral Education of Their Children
  • I. International Standards
  • II. Introduction
  • III. Historical Background
  • IV. Mandate Practice of UN Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies
  • V. Issues of Interpretation
  • 1.3.8. Registration
  • I. International Standards
  • II. Introduction
  • III. Historical Background
  • IV. Mandate Practice of UN Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies
  • V. Issues of Interpretation
  • 1.3.9. Communicate with Individuals and Communities on Religious Matters at the National and International Level
  • I. International Standards
  • II. Introduction
  • III. Historical Background
  • IV. Mandate Practice of UN Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies
  • V. Issues of Interpretation
  • 1.3.10. Establish and Maintain Charitable or Humanitarian Institutions/Solicit and Receive Funding
  • I. International Standards
  • II. Introduction
  • III. Historical Background
  • IV. Mandate Practice of UN Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies
  • V. Issues of Interpretation
  • 1.3.11. Conscientious Objection
  • I. International Standards
  • II. Introduction
  • III. Historical Background
  • IV. Mandate Practice of UN Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies
  • V. Issues of Interpretation
  • Part 2 Discrimination
  • 2.1 Discrimination on the Basis of Religion or Belief/Interreligious Discrimination/Tolerance
  • I. International Standards
  • II. Introduction
  • III. Historical Background
  • IV. Mandate Practice of UN Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies
  • V. Issues of Interpretation
  • 2.2 State Religion
  • I. International Standards
  • II. Introduction
  • III. Historical Background
  • IV. Mandate Practice of UN Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies
  • V. Issues of Interpretation
  • Part 3 Vulnerable Groups
  • 3.1 Women
  • I. International Standards
  • II. Introduction
  • III. Historical Background
  • IV. Mandate Practice of UN Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies
  • V. Issues of Interpretation
  • 3.2 Persons Deprived of Their Liberty
  • I. International Standards
  • II. Introduction
  • III. Historical Background
  • IV. Mandate Practice of UN Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies
  • V. Issues of Interpretation
  • 3.3 Refugees, Asylum Seekers, and Internally Displaced Persons
  • I. International Standards
  • II. Introduction
  • III. Historical Background
  • IV. Mandate Practice of UN Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies
  • V. Issues of Interpretation
  • 3.4 Children
  • I. International Standards
  • II. Introduction
  • III. Historical Background
  • IV. Mandate Practice of UN Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies
  • V. Issues of Interpretation
  • 3.5 Minorities
  • I. International Standards
  • II. Introduction
  • III. Historical Background
  • IV. Mandate Practice of UN Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies
  • V. Issues of Interpretation
  • 3.6 Migrant Workers
  • I. International Standards
  • II. Introduction
  • III. Historical Background
  • IV. Mandate Practice of UN Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies
  • V. Issues of Interpretation
  • Part 4 Intersection of Freedom of Religion or Belief with Other Human Rights
  • 4.1 Freedom of Expression Including Questions Related to Religious Conflicts, Religious Intolerance, and Extremism
  • I. International Standards
  • II. Introduction
  • III. Historical Background
  • IV. Mandate Practice of UN Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies
  • V. Issues of Interpretation
  • 4.2 Right to Life, Right to Liberty
  • I. International Standards
  • II. Introduction
  • III. Historical Background
  • IV. Mandate Practice of UN Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies
  • V. Issues of Interpretation
  • 4.3 Prohibition on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
  • I. International Standards
  • II. Introduction
  • III. Historical Background
  • IV. Mandate Practice of UN Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies
  • V. Issues of Interpretation
  • Part 5 Cross-Cutting Issues
  • 5.1 Derogation
  • I. International Standards
  • II. Introduction
  • III. Historical Background
  • IV. Mandate Practice of UN Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies
  • V. Issues of Interpretation
  • 5.2 Limitations
  • I. International Standards
  • II. Introduction
  • III. Historical Background
  • IV. Mandate Practice of UN Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies
  • V. Issues of Interpretation
  • 5.3 Legislative Issues
  • I. International Standards
  • II. Introduction
  • III. Historical Background
  • IV. Mandate Practice of UN Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies
  • V. Issues of Interpretation
  • 5.4 Defenders of Freedom of Religion or Belief and Non-Governmental Organizations
  • I. International Standards
  • II. Introduction
  • III. Historical Background
  • IV. Mandate Practice of UN Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies
  • V. Issues of Interpretation
  • Bibliography
  • Index