Article 9 - Freedom of thought, conscience and religion

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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


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