Author : U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
Release : 2017-08
Genre : Education
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Respecting Rights? - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Respecting Rights? write by U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. This book was released on 2017-08. Respecting Rights? available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. This report examines and compares the content of laws prohibiting blasphemy ("blasphemy laws") worldwide through the lens of international and human rights law principles. The laws examined in this study prohibit or criminalize the expression of opinions deemed "blasphemous," or counter to majority views or religious belief systems, and many impose serious, often criminal, penalties. Blasphemy laws are actively enforced in many states throughout the world. Many governments deem repeal not feasible or desirable and justify the prohibition and criminalization of blasphemy as necessary to promote religious harmony. This study seeks to evaluate the language and content of blasphemy laws to understand what aspects of these laws adhere to--or deviate from--international and human rights law principles. A better understanding of the laws' compliance with these principles may assist in the public policy community in developing clear, specifically-tailored recommendations for areas for reform. Related products: Explore ourFaith-Based Education resources collection Discover ourHuman Rights collection