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622. 'Philosophical convictions'.

The term 'conviction', taken on its own¹, is not synonymous with 'opinions' and 'ideas'²: rather, it denotes views that attain a certain level of cogency, seriousness, cohesion and importance³. Views are likely to be regarded as 'philosophical convictions', if they are 'worthy of respect in a democratic society', are not incompatible with human dignity, and do not conflict with the fundamental right of the child to education

(16) Right To Education

610. The right to education under the European Convention on Human Rights.

611. The right to education under domestic law.

612. The right to education in international law.

613. Negative right limited in scope.

614. Right to access only existing means of instruction.

615. State regulation of education.

616. School discipline.

617. The right to an effective education.

618. The right to official recognition of academic qualifications.

619. The right to be educated in accordance with parental convictions.

620. United Kingdom reservation.

621. 'Respect'.

622. 'Philosophical convictions'.

623. Establishing genuineness of conviction.

624. Specific examples of what constitutes 'convictions'.

625. Extent of parental rights.

626. Right of parents to influence curriculum.

627. Right to education not to be denied on basis of parental convictions.

628. In general.

629. The prohibition of torture.

630. 'Civil rights' and the right to a fair hearing.

631. Right to respect for private and family life.

632. Freedom of thought, conscience and religion.

633. The prohibition of discrimination.