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Title: The crucifix and religious freedom
Authors: Frendo, Anthony J.
Keywords: Crosses -- Cult
Religion in the public schools -- Law and legislation -- Europe
Christian art and symbolism -- Law and legislation -- Europe
Crosses -- Government policy -- Europe
Italy -- Trials, litigation, etc.
Issue Date: 2010-06-24
Publisher: Allied Newspapers Ltd.
Citation: Frendo, A. J. (2010, June 24). The crucifix and religious freedom. The Times of Malta. Retrieved from: https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/the-crucifix-and-religious-freedom.314383
Abstract: On November 3, 2009, the European Court of Human Rights prohibited the display of religious symbols and, by default, also of the crucifix, in public schools in Italy. Rome has appealed against the decision and the hearing of the appeal is scheduled to start at the end of this month. Twelve countries, including Monaco, Cyprus, Russia, Lithuania and Malta, are intervening as third parties and very probably this support does not stem from purely religious motivations. More seems to be at stake, including the fact that the decision of the European Court indicates that it is on the way to curbing the legitimate dosage of autonomy of the member states of the EU.
URI: https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/98736
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