Article 9 - Freedom of thought, conscience and religion
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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
Kanatli / Türkiye, no. 18382/15
12/03/24
Conviction for refusing to perform military reserve service on conscientious grounds.
Judgment
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- Freedom of thought, conscience and religion (no. DH(56)14)
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