Einde inhoudsopgave
International Covenant on civil and political rights
Article 18 [Vrijheid van gedachten, geweten en godsdienst]
Geldend
Geldend vanaf 23-03-1976
- Bronpublicatie:
16-12-1966, Trb. 1969, 99 (uitgifte: 16-07-1969, kamerstukken/regelingnummer: -)
- Inwerkingtreding
23-03-1976
- Bronpublicatie inwerkingtreding:
16-12-1978, Trb. 1978, 177 (uitgifte: 01-01-1978, kamerstukken/regelingnummer: -)
- Vakgebied(en)
Internationaal publiekrecht / Mensenrechten
Internationaal publiekrecht / Verdragenrecht
Strafprocesrecht / Algemeen
1.
Everyone shall have the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion. This right shall include freedom to have or to adopt a religion or belief of his choice, and freedom, either individually or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in worship, observance, practice and teaching.
2.
No one shall be subject to coercion which would impair his freedom to have or to adopt a religion or belief of his choice.
3.
Freedom to manifest one's religion or beliefs may be subject only to such limitations as are prescribed by law and are necessary to protect public safety, order, health, or morals or the fundamental rights and freedoms of others.
4.
The States Parties to the present Covenant undertake to have respect for the liberty of parents and, when applicable, legal guardians to ensure the religious and moral education of their children in conformity with their own convictions.