The balance of freedom

.... Professor Roger Trigg, kicked off last night's discussion by pointing out that Article 9 of the European convention on human rights guarantees that "Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to ... manifest his religion or belief, in worship, teaching, practice and observance." However, Professor Trigg argued that, in reality, a number of recent cases showed that this religious freedom was being trumped by other human rights. [Guardian Cif] Read more