Article 9 - Freedom of thought, conscience and religion
Case-Law Guide
The Case-Law Guide provides an overview of Convention case-law on this Article.
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Article Updates
Rafiyev v. Azerbaijan, no. 81028/17
08/07/25
Arrest and subsequent administrative conviction of a follower of Nurism teachings of Islam for participating in an unauthorised religious meeting on private premises.
Judgment
Lindholm and the Estate after Leif Lindholm v. Denmark, no. 25636/22
05/11/24
Administration of blood transfusion to an unconscious Jehovah’s Witness in an emergency situation despite his advance medical directive refusing such measure.
Judgment
Mikyas and Others v. Belgium (dec.), no. 50681/20
09/04/24
Pupils prohibited from wearing the Islamic veil by State school regulations in the Flemish Community.
Decision | Legal Summary
Key Themes
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Useful Materials
- Freedom of thought, conscience and religion (no. DH(56)14)
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