European court rules that religion cannot be part of identity cards
Posted: Fri, 5th Feb 2010
The European Court of Human Rights ruled this week that listing religions on identity cards, whether obligatory or optional, is in violation of human rights. The court was ruling on a case brought by a Turkish citizen who is a member of the Alevi community.
The European Court of Human Rights ruled this week that listing religions on identity cards, whether obligatory or optional, is in violation of human rights. The court was ruling on a case brought by a Turkish citizen who is a member of the Alevi community.
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