European Convention on Human Rights
- Court / authority
- Council of Europe
- Country / jurisdiction
- Council of Europe
- Date
- 1950-11-04
- Case / document number
- ETS No. 005
- Document type
- International human rights law
- Legal area
- Human rights
- Relevant provisions
- Article 9; Article 13; Article 14
Summary
Article 9 protects freedom of thought, conscience and religion, including the freedom to manifest a belief in practice. Article 14 prohibits discrimination in the enjoyment of Convention rights.
Legal significance
Incorporated into Swedish law by lag (1994:1219) and given constitutional protection through Chapter 2, Section 19 of the Instrument of Government.
Relevance to the right to vegan food
The foundation of every Convention-based argument on this site.
Current legal status
In force.
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