Religious clothing

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Howard, E. 2022. Religious clothing. in: Binder, C., Nowak, M., Hofbauer, J. and Janig, P. (ed.) Elgar Encyclopedia of Huamn Rights Cheltenham, UK Edward Elgar Publishing.
Chapter titleReligious clothing
AuthorsHoward, E.
Abstract

This entry analyses the freedom to manifests one's religion in international and regional human rights instruments through the wearing of religious clothing or symbols. It examines the divergent ways different courts/adjudicating bodies have dealt with this as a violation of the right to freedom of religion.

Research GroupLaw and Politics
Book titleElgar Encyclopedia of Huamn Rights
EditorsBinder, C., Nowak, M., Hofbauer, J. and Janig, P.
PublisherEdward Elgar Publishing
Place of publicationCheltenham, UK
ISBN
Hardcover9781789903614
Electronic9781789903621
Publication dates
Online2022
Publication process dates
Deposited06 Oct 2021
Accepted06 Oct 2021
Output statusPublished
Accepted author manuscript
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Restricted
Web address (URL)https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/elgar-encyclopedia-of-human-rights-9781789903614.html
LanguageEnglish
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