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26 April 2017
Tabled by Mr Killion MUNYAMA, Mr Titus CORLĂŢEAN, Mr Egidijus VAREIKIS, Mr José Ramón GARCÍA HERNÁNDEZ, Mr Serhii SOBOLIEV, Mr Vladyslav GOLUB, Mr Boryslav BEREZA
In the draft resolution, paragraph 5.2, replace the words "within the limits defined by legislation and provided that this is not detrimental to the rights of others" with the following words: "while ensuring that the rights and freedoms of others are not significantly impaired".
26 April 2017
Tabled by Mr Georgii LOGVYNSKYI, Mr Rónán MULLEN, Ms Eka BESELIA, Mr Dimitri TSKITISHVILI, Mr Egidijus VAREIKIS
In the draft resolution, at the end of paragraph 5.3, insert the following words: ", traditional and non-traditional religions or religious movements that might be considered as sects".
Explanatory note
This is to align the text with previous resolutions of the Assembly and instruments from international human rights bodies. Many cases of discrimination on the basis of religion stem from the fact that a particular faith is considered non traditional or a "sect" in a particular country.
26 April 2017
Tabled by Mr Killion MUNYAMA, Mr Titus CORLĂŢEAN, Mr Egidijus VAREIKIS, Mr José Ramón GARCÍA HERNÁNDEZ, Mr Serhii SOBOLIEV, Mr Vladyslav GOLUB, Mr Boryslav BEREZA
In the draft resolution, paragraph 5.4, after the words "compulsory State religious education programmes", insert the following words: ", or other education programmes,"
26 April 2017
Tabled by Mr Georgii LOGVYNSKYI, Mr Rónán MULLEN, Ms Eka BESELIA, Mr Dimitri TSKITISHVILI, Mr Egidijus VAREIKIS
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 5.4, insert the following paragraph:
"ensure that no belief system, whether religious or atheistic, is forced on children by the State, either through overt or covert means, through the education system; ensure that diversity, tolerance, respect for the beliefs of others, including non theistic and atheistic beliefs, and equality are promoted in schools; and enact legislation to protect children and parents' rights to freedom of religion or belief, in accordance with Article 2 of Protocol No. 1 to the European Convention on Human rights."
Explanatory note
This is to ensure the teaching of one particular belief system and education are adequately separated, unless specifically chosen by the parents as part of their religious beliefs though all education should show respect for others.
26 April 2017
Tabled by Mr Georgii LOGVYNSKYI, Mr Rónán MULLEN, Ms Eka BESELIA, Mr Dimitri TSKITISHVILI, Mr Egidijus VAREIKIS, Lord Donald ANDERSON
In the draft resolution, after paragraph 5.4, insert the following paragraph: "The Assembly also calls on the Venice Commission to prepare and publish guidelines on how Member States should protect and implement the rights of parents and children belonging to religious minorities."
Explanatory note
Due to the somewhat equivocal interpretation of certain rights, this additional paragraph is to provide advice to governments that will assist them in the application of these specific human rights.
26 April 2017
Tabled by Mr Georgii LOGVYNSKYI, Mr Rónán MULLEN, Ms Eka BESELIA, Mr Dimitri TSKITISHVILI, Mr Egidijus VAREIKIS, Lord Donald ANDERSON
In the draft recommendation, at the beginning of paragraph 1.2, insert the following words: "establish a working group of religious experts to identify instances and circumstances of discrimination in order to help".
Explanatory note
This amendment is to provide information in order to gain a broader understanding and thus provide appropriate guidelines for member States.