being able to believe what you want, or not believe at all, and being respected for that choice

one of the articles from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights referring to freedom of religion or belief

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

Freedom: what is it and how is it protected?

Religious education

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

Considering contested issues around freedom of religion or belief

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?

the Muslim-ruled area of the Iberian Peninsula, including modern-day Gibraltar, Portugal, Spain and southern France

using threats, intense pressure or violence to compel someone to change their religion or belief

non-Muslims (mainly Christians and Jews) living under Islamic rule who were officially protected by the Muslim government

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

a binding agreement or arrangement that resolves disputes or conflicts in a political context

treating someone less favourably or putting them at a disadvantage because of their religion or belief

not absolute and may be lawfully restricted by the state in certain circumstances under strict legal conditions

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

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

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