Manual on the wearing of religious symbols in public areas
By: Malcolm D. Evans
Contributors: Council of Europe
Publisher: Council of Europe Pub.
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Strasbourg
Language: eng
Number of pages: 126
ISBN-13: 9789287166166
Subjects: Freedom of religion; Clothing and dress; Law and legislation; Religious aspects; Costume; Religion; Freedom of religion (International law); Human rights; Protection; Liberté religieuse (Droit international); Aspect social; Droits de l'homme (Droit international); Aspect religieux; Symbolisme religieux; Droit; Liberté religieuse; Pratique religieuse; Liberté d'expression; Cour européenne des droits de l'homme; Jurisprudence internationale; Responsabilité de l'Etat; Manuels; Comportement social; Symbolic aspects; Social aspects; Religiös tolerans; Religionsfrihet; Kläder; Symboliska aspekter
Other titles: Manuel sur le port des symboles religieux dans les lieux publics
Description: This manual explores how the European Convention on Human Rights relates to the freedom of thought, conscience and religion. It identifies the key concepts which can be found in the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights and examines the role and responsibilities of both state and citizen. The central issue addressed is the wearing of religious symbols in public areas. For this purpose, the author first looks at a number of topics, including the 'visibility' of religions and beliefs in the public sphere, and the notion of 'wearing religious symbols'. The questions policy makers need to ask when addressing issues concerning the wearing of religious symbols are then listed. Finally, the manual seeks to apply these principles and approaches to a number of key areas such as state employment, schools and universities, the private sector and the criminal justice system.--Publisher's description.
Notes: "May 2009"--Title page verso.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Also freely available online.
Table of contents: title: General introduction; title: The freedom of thought, conscience and religion : an introduction; title: The key concepts emerging from the practice of the European Court of Human Rights; title: The role and responsibilities of the state; title: The role and responsibilities of individuals and religious communities; title: The wearing of religious symbols in public areas : definitional issues; title: The wearing of religious symbols : application of the principles identified; title: The approach in action : areas of practical application.