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Religious Rights

The subject of religious rights is a complex one, not so much because it is a complex issue as because various countries have a multitude of levels of government, each of which might have something to say on the matter. There are also other laws at various levels that may regulate some activities that are not considered religious by the state but which form part of our practise. An example is the use of a bonfire at Bealtaine. An open fire may be forbidden at certain times and in certain places for health reasons or because there is an extensive fire hazard. This is not religious discrimination.

The information presented at the University of Würzburg archives on International Constitutional Law gives you the bare bones of a country's stance on religious tolerance, but many countries have collections of constitutional documents rather than just one. Canada, for instance, has both a Constitution Act and a Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Neither says anything about Witchcraft but the Criminal Code does.

If you have specific questions about religious rights in your area you would be well advised to seek a local lawyer specialising in such matters before relying on anything you read, hear from a friend or think should be the case. In some areas of the world wrong information about religious rights may make you look foolish. In other places it may make you dead.

Other Legal Resources

The National Fraud Information Centre has some information about Net-based criminal activity.