Master
2025/2026
International Legislation on Freedom of Conscience and the Creation of Associations
Type:
Compulsory course (State-Сonfessional Relations. Legal Regulation of the Operations of Religious Organisations)
Delivered by:
Higher School of Law and Administration
When:
2 year, 2 module
Open to:
students of one campus
Language:
English
Course Syllabus
Abstract
International legislation on freedom of conscience and religious associations encompasses a range of legal frameworks and principles aimed at protecting individuals' rights to freedom of thought, belief, and religion. Key documents, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948), the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966), and various regional human rights conventions, establish the foundation for these protections. These laws ensure that individuals and groups can freely practice, manifest, and change their religion or beliefs without discrimination or coercion. Additionally, they regulate the formation and activities of religious organizations, balancing the rights of religious communities with the need to maintain public order, safety, and the rights of others. This body of legislation plays a crucial role in promoting tolerance, diversity, and peaceful coexistence in multicultural societies.