the process of weighing one right against another to decide how far each should be protected in a particular situation

when two or more rights, interests, or freedoms conflict with each other

human rights violations occur when fundamental freedoms and rights are disregarded, restricted, or denied

the act of violating, limiting, or interfering with a person’s rights or freedoms

Considering contested issues around freedom of religion or belief

Religious education

Freedom: what is it and how is it protected?

Freedom of religion or belief: what did it look like in the past?

Freedom of religion or belief: what does it look like now?

Competing and balancing rights

This unit is an opportunitiy to be aware of Freedom of Religion or Belief as a Human Right as articulated in Human Rights frameworks. Pupil will look at a historical case study to better understand how these rights may be protected or violated. They will apply their learning to modern case studies.

Freedom: How far should governments go to protect freedom of religion or belief?

What are competing interests in a rights discussion?

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Who has a responsibility to promote freedom of religion or belief?

to express beliefs through practice or worship

What does it mean to manifest religion or belief?

Why were places of worship closed during Covid-19?

What can individuals do if they believe their rights have been violated?

Why are case studies useful when studying human rights?

Considering contested issues around freedom of religion or belief

Lesson outcome