Religion, secular beliefs and human rights : 25 years after the 1981 declaration / / by Natan Lerner.

• Superior document: Studies in religion, secular beliefs, and human rights, v. 2
• Author: Lerner, Natan.
• Year of Publication: 2006
• Edition: 2nd ed.
• Language: English
• Series: Studies in religion, secular beliefs, and human rights ; v. 2.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (248 p.)
• Notes: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• ISBN: 9004232168; 1281399639; 9047410017
• ISSN: 1871-7829
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: by Natan Lerner.

Religion, and beliefs related to religion, are today a central factor in international life and politics. International law, and human rights law in particular, have to take into consideration the religious dimension, and have done it to some extent. A body of positive law has already been developed for the protection of freedom of religion, and from religion, by the U.N. and regional organizations. This book, incorporating previously published as well as unpublished materials, discusses the legal meaning of religion and belief, the U.N. work in this respect, religious minorities, relevant regional and special arrangements, the issues of proselytism, religion and terrorism, the use of religious symbols, international criminal law, and some particular situations, such as the state and religious communities in Israel and this country's agreement with the Holy See. Law schools, human rights scholars and activists, and international organizations will find interest in the book.