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The right to practice one's religion
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The Universal Declaration
proclaims that everyone has
right to freedom of thought,
conscience and religion,
which includes the freedom
to practice one's religion and
perform religious and ritual
ceremonies1.
The Constitution of the
Republic of Kazakhstan
prohibits discrimination on the
basis of religion, guarantees
everyone freedom of
conscience1 and religion
The ICCPR establishes
that the right to freedom
of thought, conscience and
religion is subject only to
restrictions established by
law and necessary to protect
public safety, order, health
and morals, as well as the
fundamental rights and
freedoms of other persons2.
Suspect or accused is
guaranteed the right to
freedom of conscience and
religion. Worship is voluntary2.
In accordance with the
Standard Minimum Rules,
every prisoner should be
able to meet her/his religious
needs to the possible limits,
participating in religious rites
within the walls of institution
and having at his disposal
religious writings specific to
At the request of the
persons under investigation or
their relatives, in case of ritual
necessity, priests of religious
associations registered in
accordance with the legislation
of the Republic of Kazakhstan
should be invited.
The administration of the
1. Article 18. Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
2. ICCPR, Article 18 para.1, 3.
1. Article 22. RK Constitution
2. Article 13. Provision of the right of suspects and accused to
freedom of conscience and religion, PEC RK
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