Article 9 - Freedom of thought, conscience and religion
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Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses v. Italy, no. 49687/16
Prolonged inability of a duly registered religious association representing Jehovah’s Witnesses in Italy to conclude an agreement with the State under Article 8 of the Constitution, which would allow access to tax benefits.
Judgment
Velev and Others v. Bulgaria, no. 56007/21
Ban on all “religious propaganda at the home of residents” of a municipality, introduced by a municipal order and enforceable by a fine, and action for annulment of this ban brought by the applicants, active members of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Judgment
Advisory Opinion on the status of monastic premises and the jurisdiction of the courts to examine a dispute concerning them [GC], no. P16-2025-001
Request of Ukraine’s Supreme Court for an Advisory Opinion in the context of a former nun claiming the right to live in a convent owned by the monastery which she had left on account of a conflict with the leaders of the relevant religious organisation.
Advisory Opinion | Legal Summary
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- Freedom of thought, conscience and religion (no. DH(56)14)
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