International recommendation

Freedom of thought, conscience and religion

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Human Rights Committee (CCPR)
Theme:
Equality and non-discrimination
Populations of concern:
Religious communities
Relevant CCPR articles:
Art. 18 – Freedom of thought, conscience and religionArt. 2 – Non-discrimination, implementation and effective remedy
Source:
CCPR/C/NOR/CO/7, para. 19

Recommended measures (1)

Measure
Measure type:
Laws and regulations
Responsible Ministries:
Ministry of Children and FamiliesMinistry of Justice and Public Security

The State party should guarantee the freedom of thought, conscience and religion equally to all citizens and should include this right in the human rights chapter of the Constitution, taking into account the Committee’s general comment No. 22 (1993) on the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion.