Human Rights Act 1998
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Freedom of thought, conscience and religion
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Provision
- 1
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official sourceEveryone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief, in worship, teaching, practice and observance.
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Human Rights Act 1998 · legislation.gov.uk · Retrieved 17 August 2026.
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