Libertatea religiei și a convingerilor – drept fundamental al omului
Freedom of religion and beliefs - a fundamental human right

Summary/Abstract: After clarifying the meaning attached to such terms as “religion”, “cult” and “sect” in the international documents, the author presents and examines the provisions in the international instruments with universal and regional application related to freedom of religion and belief as well as other relevant sources in the field. She further points out the values to be found at the foundation of the international standards, which should be taken into account when elaborating and applying the domestic legislation in the field, namely: the internal freedom, the external freedom, equality and non-discrimination, neutrality and impartiality, the non-coercive nature, the rights of parents and children, tolerance and respect, the right to assembly, the right to effective redress. Special attention is finally paid to the developments that took place in the period of over 25 years since the adoption of the Declaration of 1981.

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