The right to education (Art. 13) 1999, para. 28
Párrafo- Paragraph text
- Article 13 (3) has two elements, one of which is that States parties undertake to respect the liberty of parents and guardians to ensure the religious and moral education of their children in conformity with their own convictions. The Committee is of the view that this element of article 13 (3) permits public school instruction in subjects such as the general history of religions and ethics if it is given in an unbiased and objective way, respectful of the freedoms of opinion, conscience and expression. It notes that public education that includes instruction in a particular religion or belief is inconsistent with article 13 (3) unless provision is made for non discriminatory exemptions or alternatives that would accommodate the wishes of parents and guardians.
- Condicón jurídica
- Non-negotiated soft law
- Organismo
- Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
- Tipo de documento
- General Comment / Recommendation
- Medio de adopción
- N.A.
- Temas
- Education
- Equality & Inclusion
- Personas afectadas
- Children
- Families
- Año
- 1999
- Tipo de párrafo
- Other
- Reference
- CESCR General Comment No. 13, The right to education (Art. 13) (1999), para. 28.
- Paragraph number
- 28
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Fecha de adición
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