Religion, Secular Beliefs And Human Rights: 25 Years After the 1981 Declaration

Lerner, Natan

ISBN 10: 9004152091 / ISBN 13: 9789004152090

Published by Martinus Nijhoff, 2006

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228 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Religion, Secular Beliefs And Human Rights: 25 Years After the 1981 Declaration
• Publisher: Martinus Nijhoff
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9004152091
• ISBN 13: 9789004152090
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.61 kilograms

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Synopsis

Religion, and beliefs related to religion, are today a central factor in international life and politics. International law, and human rights law in particular, have to take into consideration the religious dimension, and have done it to some extent. A body of positive law has already been developed for the protection of freedom of religion, and from religion, by the U.N. and regional organizations. This book, incorporating previously published as well as unpublished materials, discusses the legal meaning of religion and belief, the U.N. work in this respect, religious minorities, relevant regional and special arrangements, the issues of proselytism, religion and terrorism, the use of religious symbols, international criminal law, and some particular situations, such as the state and religious communities in Israel and this country's agreement with the Holy See. Law schools, human rights scholars and activists, and international organizations will find interest in the book.

About the Author

After retiring from Tel Aviv University, Professor Natan Lerner teaches international law and human rights at the Faculty of Law of the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya. He is the author, among others, of The U.N. Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and Group Rights and Discrimination in International Law, both published by Martinus Nijhoff, and of numerous articles in his field.