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436. Plurality of belief central to democracy.

Freedom of thought, conscience and religion¹ is closely related to freedom of expression² and freedom of association³ and its fundamental nature has been expressed in terms of being part of the humanity of every individual⁴. One of the significant features of the individual's right to freedom of religion and belief is that it allows for a plurality of beliefs in society and is therefore important to the proper functioning of democracy

(9) Freedom Of Thought, Conscience And Religion

433. Freedom of thought, conscience and religion under the European Convention on Human Rights.

434. Freedom of thought, conscience and religion under domestic law.

435. Freedom of thought, conscience and religion in international law.

436. Plurality of belief central to democracy.

437. What constitutes 'religion' and 'belief'.

438. 'Manifestation' and 'motivation'.

439. Belief is a choice.

440. Right to choose a religion and right to proselytise.

441. Right to worship privately or communally, and right to organise.

442. Right of access to court.

443. Religious education and faith schools.

444. School uniform, curriculum and discipline.

445. Religious freedom in employment.

446. Religious freedom in the context of military service.

447. Religious freedom in prisons.

448. Immigration and deportation.

449. Right to respect for private and family life.

450. Freedom of expression.

451. Freedom of association.

452. Prohibition of discrimination.

453. The right to education.

454. Qualified right.

455. States' margin of appreciation.

456. Prescribed by law.

457. Proportionate to a legitimate aim.

458. Legal recognition of religions.

459. Maintenance of mutual religious respect.

460. Obligations regarding neutrality.

461. Positive obligation to ensure enjoyment of religious rights.

462. Obligations concerning the provision of religious education.