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The ECHR’s upholding of the French face-veil ban sets a very worrying precedent for the freedom of religious expression

Barton, Daniel (2014) The ECHR’s upholding of the French face-veil ban sets a very worrying precedent for the freedom of religious expression. Democratic Audit Blog (24 Jul 2014). Website.

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Abstract

The former President of the French Republic, Nicolas Sarkozy, instituted a ban on covering one’s face in a public area. It was interpreted as targeting the Muslim community, and since its implementation has had the biggest impact there. The case was challenged, and eventually upheld by the European Court of Human Rights. Daniel Barton argues that the ease with which the French Government got around the relevant human rights limitations should worry us all.

Item Type: Online resource (Website)
Official URL: http://www.democraticaudit.com/
Additional Information: © 2014 Democratic Audit UK
Divisions: LSE
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BV Practical Theology
H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
K Law > K Law (General)
Date Deposited: 20 Aug 2014 14:09
Last Modified: 15 Sep 2023 19:19
URI: http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/59128

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