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Delhi High Court ends entry ban on Christian doctor

NEW DELHI (17 January 2019) –The High Court of Delhi recently overturned an order by the Ministry of Home Affairs, which stopped Dr Christo Philip, a US doctor of Indian descent, from entering his home country. Based on allegations of missionary activity, Dr Christo was refused re-entry into India and deported. ADF India allied lawyers brought his case before...

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European Parliament: EU should better promote and protect global religious freedom

Strasbourg/Brussels (16.1.2019) – On 15 January, the European Parliament adopted the "Resolution on EU Guidelines and the mandate of the EU Special Envoy on the promotion of freedom of religion or belief outside the EU." The Parliament called on the EU institutions to step-up their commitment to religious freedom. “Nobody should be persecuted for their faith. Ahead of the European...

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European Court victory for religious foundation denied registration by Turkey

STRASBOURG (15 January 2019) – Today, the European Court of Human Rights ruled in the case of Altınkaynak and others v. Turkey that Turkey violated the right to freedom of association when denying a religious foundation legal recognition in 2004. The ruling comes amid increasing challenges for religious minorities in Turkey with the case of US pastor Andrew Brunson...

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Deutsche „Homeschooler“ erwägen Berufung nach Entscheidung des Europäischen Gerichtshofes für Menschenrechte

STRASSBURG (10. Januar 2019) – Der Europäische Gerichtshof für Menschenrechte verkündete heute sein Urteil in der Klage der deutschen Familie Wunderlich gegen die Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Die vierfachen Eltern Petra und Dirk Wunderlich aus Hessen kämpfen seit vielen Jahren für das Recht, ihre Kinder zu Hause selbst unterrichten zu dürfen, so wie es in der Mehrheit der europäischen Länder möglich...

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German homeschoolers consider appeal after human rights court decision

STRASBOURG (10 January 2019) – Today, the European Court of Human Rights announced its judgment in the case of Wunderlich v. Germany. The ruling stated that the German authorities’ actions were not in violation of the Wunderlich family’s fundamental rights. “We are extremely disappointed with this ruling of the Court. It disregards the rights of parents all over Europe to...

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Ealing Censorship Zone to be reviewed by UK Court of Appeal

LONDON (9 January 2019) – The Court of Appeal has granted permission to appeal a High Court decision that upheld a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) around an abortion facility in the London Borough of Ealing. The Ealing PSPO, which took effect in April last year, imposed a censorship zone that criminalised a wide range of conduct, including prayer,...

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Landmark euthanasia case to be heard by human rights court

STRASBOURG (8 January 2019) – The European Court of Human Rights agreed to consider the case of Tom Mortier. Belgian authorities have refused to pursue Mr Mortier’s case meaning the Court is now his only chance to seek justice for the loss of his mother. The doctor who administered a lethal injection to Mortier’s mother without informing her family has...

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Top European court to rule on German homeschooling case

STRASBOURG (7 January 2019) – On 10 January, the European Court of Human Rights will announce its judgment in the case of Wunderlich v. Germany. The ruling could have wide implications for parental rights across Europe. Children deserve the loving care and protection of their parents. It is a serious thing for a state to interfere with the parent-child bond. “Children...

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Keeping Indian churches open over Christmas

NEW DELHI (21 December 2018) – In the midst of growing fear of violence around Christmas, ADF India and its allies have won several court cases protecting the right of Christians to freely live out their faith. “Many are afraid of Christmas this year. We anticipate more anti-Christian violence and harassment. The Indian constitution guarantees the freedom to practice and...

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