Description: Freedom of religion and belief is a central right set out in international human rights treaties. This book provides a detailed analysis of this law as developed under the European Convention on Human Rights. It takes a critical view of the restrictive manner in which the European Court of Human Rights has interpreted freedom of religion or belief in areas such as education, conscientious objection, proselytism, and employment.
Review Quotes: "Evan's....has done a masterful job. Her book is erudite, detailed, balanced, and very clearly written....A truly excellent book....[a] tour de force that will become....the standard work on development of Article 9 jurisprudence."--Journal of Church and State