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

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

Competing and balancing rights

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?

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?

When rights come into tension, what may be required?

Who can place limits on the manifestation of religion or belief?

During Covid-19, places of {{}} were closed.

Which right was prioritised during Covid-19 restrictions?

Freedom of religion protects the {{}}, not the religion.

Which group does freedom of religion or belief protect?

What can we learn by studying different settlements?

When a persons human rights has been limited or infringed, it is know as a ...

The UK settlement protects people from ...

Exit Quiz

When rights come into tension, what may be required?