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Between law and politics: Muslim religious practices in Swiss public schools

Journal Title: Studia z Prawa Wyznaniowego - Year 2017, Vol 20, Issue

Abstract

Switzerland is currently confronted with a strong political movement that aims at restricting civil rights of certain minority groups, in particular Muslims. This has led to several limitations to their religious practices, some of them even approved by popular vote. From a legal point of view, the question arises which role this shift in politics plays in the Federal Supreme Court’s interpretation of the fundamental right to freedom of religion granted by the Swiss Constitution in cases regarding Muslims. By means of a case study in the field of public education, this paper examines how the political environment influences the relevant case law. It arrives at the conclusion that although the Court was at first following the political trend of restricting Muslims’ fundamental rights, it has taken a stronger stand against such tendencies in recent decisions.

Authors and Affiliations

Fabienne Bretscher

Keywords

freedom of conscience and religion religious freedom Islam public education judiciary Switzerland wolność religijna Islam edukacja publiczna sądownictwo Szwajcaria
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Fabienne Bretscher (2017). Between law and politics: Muslim religious practices in Swiss public schools. Studia z Prawa Wyznaniowego, 20(), 35-52. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-291885

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