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Just noticed that the new Bill of Rights (UK) removes fundamental rights
of expression - Article 9. This shouldn't be taken lightly, and am
thinking of writing to my MP and PM. Lots of people these days assume
that new Acts of Parliament are to improve the status quo.
Article 9:
https://fra.europa.eu/en/law-reference/european-convention-human-rights-article-9
European Convention on Human Rights - Article 9
Article 9 – Freedom of thought, conscience and religion
1 Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion;
this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief and
freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or
private, to manifest his religion or belief, in worship, teaching,
practice and observance.
2 Freedom to manifest one's religion or beliefs shall be subject only to
such limitations as are prescribed by law and are necessary in a
democratic society in the interests of public safety, for the protection
of public order, health or morals, or for the protection of the rights
and freedoms of others.
Bill:
https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3227 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/bill-of-rights-bill-documents
23 Freedom of thought, conscience and religion
(1) This section applies if a court is considering whether to grant any
relief which, if granted, might affect the exercise by a religious
organisation of the Convention right set out in Article 9 of the
Convention (freedom of thought, conscience and religion).
(2) The court must have particular regard to the importance of the right.
(3) The reference in subsection (1) to a religious organisation includes
a reference to its members collectively.
Also:
27 Derogations
(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations designate a UK derogation.
Seems to me that Article 9 Rights are being reserved for bona fide organisations. For instance there is now the possibility to make
climate change denial a crime.
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