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29 September 2015
Tabled by Mr Axel FISCHER, Mr Franz Josef JUNG, Mr Thomas FEIST, Ms Anette HÜBINGER, Mr Bernd SIEBERT, Mr Volker ULLRICH, Mr Tobias ZECH
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 1, insert the following paragraph:
"Freedom of thought, conscience and religion is an established, universal and inviolable human right, enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, in international treaties at global and regional levels, and in national constitutions."
29 September 2015
Tabled by the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights
In the draft resolution, paragraph 3, after the words "Those values and principles", insert the following words: ", which are non-negotiable,"
29 September 2015
Tabled by the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights
In the draft resolution, paragraph 3, after the words "the European Convention on Human Rights (ETS No. 5)", insert the following words: "and its Additional Protocols".
29 September 2015
Tabled by the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights
In the draft resolution, paragraph 3, delete the last sentence.
29 September 2015
Tabled by Mr Pavlo UNGURYAN, Mr Georgii LOGVYNSKYI, Mr Ihor HUZ, Mr Egidijus VAREIKIS, Mr Emanuelis ZINGERIS, Mr Aleksandar NIKOLOSKI
In the draft resolution, paragraph 3, delete the last sentence.
Explanatory note
This statement sounds too categorical taking into consideration that the concept of human rights is constantly expanding and can come at odds with established religious beliefs. As recent cases have shown, an undue interpretation of Human Rights can infringe freedom of religion and freedom of expression.
29 September 2015
Tabled by the Committee on Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
In the draft resolution, at the end of paragraph 4, replace the words "but any restriction not necessary in a democratic society should be avoided." with the following words: "however, in conformity with Article 9.2. of the European Convention on Human Rights, the right to freedom of religion can only be submitted to those limitations which, as prescribed by law, constitute necessary measures, in a democratic society, in the interests of public safety, for the protection of public order, health or morals, or for the protection of the rights and freedoms of others."
29 September 2015
Tabled by the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights
In the draft resolution, at the end of paragraph 4, add the following sentence: "States Parties to the European Convention on Human Rights should also strive to find a fair balance between conflicting interests resulting from the exercise of freedom of thought, conscience and religion, and other human rights and fundamental freedoms, such as the right to respect for private and family life, the right to freedom of expression and the prohibition of discrimination."
29 September 2015
Tabled by Mr Pavlo UNGURYAN, Mr Ihor HUZ, Mr Georgii LOGVYNSKYI, Mr Egidijus VAREIKIS, Mr Emanuelis ZINGERIS, Mr Aleksandar NIKOLOSKI
Votes: 5 in favor 77 against 2 abstentions
In the draft resolution, replace paragraph 6 with the following paragraph:
"Legislatures and governments must take account of the fact that political decisions taken in the name of the "neutrality of the State" may, in practice, give rise to disguised discrimination against minority religions and religious worldview and the way of life in general, which is incompatible with the right to freedom of religion and the principle of secularity. Worse, such decisions may give rise to a feeling amongst the members of the communities concerned that they are not considered full members of the national community."
29 September 2015
Tabled by Mr Axel FISCHER, Mr Franz Josef JUNG, Mr Thomas FEIST, Ms Anette HÜBINGER, Mr Bernd SIEBERT, Mr Volker ULLRICH, Mr Tobias ZECH
Votes: 79 in favor 2 against 2 abstentions
In the draft resolution, at the end of paragraph 6, insert the following sentence: "However, religious groups must be aware that any conviction or religious practice that violates human rights or national law is not acceptable."
29 September 2015
Tabled by the Committee on Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
In the draft resolution, paragraph 7, second sentence, after the word "circumcision", insert the following words: "of young boys".
29 September 2015
Tabled by the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights
In the draft resolution, paragraph 7, at the end of second sentence, insert the following words: "and the Assembly is aware of the fact that there is no consensus among Council of Europe member States on these matters."
29 September 2015
Tabled by the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights
In the draft resolution, paragraph 7, third sentence, replace the words "while it is aware that standards cannot be imposed" with the following words: "while it is aware that States Parties to the European Convention on Human Rights have a wide margin of discretion in this field".
29 September 2015
Tabled by the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights
Votes: 49 in favor 25 against 6 abstentions
In the draft resolution, delete paragraph 8.
29 September 2015
Tabled by the Committee on Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
In the draft resolution, at the begining of paragraph 9, after the words " As far as circumcision", insert the following words: "of young boys".
29 September 2015
Tabled by Mr Reha DENEMEÇ, Mr Süreyya Sadi BİLGİÇ, Mr Suat ÖNAL, Mr Ali ŞAHİN, Mr Ahmet Berat ÇONKAR, Mr Ekmeleddin Mehmet İHSANOĞLU, Mr Mustafa Sait GÖNEN, Ms Tülin ERKAL KARA, Mr Şaban DİŞLİ
Votes: 21 in favor 57 against 3 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 9, replace the words "not to be allowed unless" with the following words: "to be".
Explanatory note
Keeping in mind that the report is about religion and the exercise of this right, it would be more appropriate to refrain from using prohibitive language. The amendment aims to formulate the obligation of member States in a more positive manner while keeping the meaning and content perfectly intact.
29 September 2015
Tabled by Ms Lotta JOHNSSON FORNARVE, Mr Andrej HUNKO, Mr Tiny KOX, Mr Nikolaj VILLUMSEN, Ms Carina OHLSSON
Votes: 11 in favor 64 against 6 abstentions
In the draft resolution, paragraph 9, at the end of the first sentence, add the following words: ", and with the permission of the child".
29 September 2015
Tabled by the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights
In the draft resolution, at the end of paragraph 10, insert the following sentence: "The Assembly notes that the European Convention for the Protection of Animals for Slaughter (ETS no. 102) and the European Union’s Council Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009 on the protection of animals at the time of killing do not prohibit ritual slaughter."
29 September 2015
Tabled by Mr Pavlo UNGURYAN, Mr Valeriu GHILETCHI, Mr Egidijus VAREIKIS, Mr Viktor VOVK, Mr Sergiy VLASENKO, Mr Emanuelis ZINGERIS
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 10, insert the following paragraph:
"The Assembly wishes to remind member States that the European Court of Human Rights has held that the practice of ritual slaughter falls within the purview of Article 9, and that while authorities may refuse to exempt religious slaughter from pre-stunning regulations, States are invited to give real meaning to Article 9, by imposing only such limitations which are necessary for safeguarding public health and hygiene whilst allowing the practice of ritual slaughter, a fundamental component of the Jewish and Muslim faiths."
29 September 2015
Tabled by Mr Pavlo UNGURYAN, Mr Ihor HUZ, Mr Georgii LOGVYNSKYI, Mr Egidijus VAREIKIS, Mr Emanuelis ZINGERIS, Mr Aleksandar NIKOLOSKI
In the draft resolution, at the end of paragraph 13.1.3, insert the following words: ", and also exercise the right to freedom of expression, freedom of peaceful assembly and the freedom to use media".
29 September 2015
Tabled by Mr Pavlo UNGURYAN, Mr Georgii LOGVYNSKYI, Mr Ihor HUZ, Mr Egidijus VAREIKIS, Mr Emanuelis ZINGERIS, Mr Aleksandar NIKOLOSKI
In the draft resolution, at the end of paragraph 13.2, insert the following words: ", and resist their marginalization and the instigation of hatred against them".
29 September 2015
Tabled by the Committee on Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
In the draft resolution, at the end of paragraph 13.4, add the following words: ", including within the religious communities themselves".
29 September 2015
Tabled by the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights
In the draft recommendation, paragraph 3.2, after the words “the European Union”, insert the following words: ", the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)".