Russia Religion News reports that, after months of preparatory work and a long history of repression, the Chief Directorate of the Ministry of Justice of Russia for the republic of Crimea and Sevastopol has immediately granted all 22 applications for registration submitted by local groups of Jehovah’s Witnesses. From the point of view of international…
The Russian Ministry of Justice is planning to obtain approval on a proposal that will allow them greater control over the finances of some religious institutions. The new powers will amend the law “On Freedom of Conscience and Religious Associations”, if a bill that the ministry is submitting to the State Duma is approved. Religious organizations that…
The UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief has called for changes in Kazakhstan laws to bring them into line with article 18 of the Covenant and other relevant international human rights standards. The Human Rights Council started an interactive dialogue with Heiner Bielefeldt, Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, on March 10 in…
The Legal Affairs Committee of the Council of Europe report entitled “The protection of minors against the excesses of sects” is due to be considered for adoption by the full Parliamentary Assembly at the beginning of April. The report is being viewed as a major cause for concern by academics and others concerned with the freedom of…
The All Faiths Network would like to draw your attention to a draft report that has just been adopted by the Legal Affairs Committee of the Council of Europe and is due to be considered for adoption by the full Parliamentary Assembly at the beginning of April. [ezcol_1half] What is it about This report entitled…
