Key legal themes
Each theme separates what established case law holds from FFVR's own legal argument.
Article 9 — Freedom of thought, conscience and religion
How Article 9 ECHR may apply to sincerely held ethical convictions, including veganism.
ReadArticle 14 — Prohibition of discrimination
Equal treatment, differential treatment and the duty to treat different situations differently.
ReadPositive obligations
When the Convention requires a State to act, not merely to refrain from interfering.
ReadProportionality
The balancing exercise when a public authority refuses to provide vegan food.
ReadFreedom of conscience and ethical convictions
The legal significance of deeply held ethical convictions and dietary practice.
ReadChildren's rights
The CRC and access to appropriate food in preschool and school.
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