|FREEDOM OF RELIGION OR BELIEF |2. Freedom from coercion
"Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and
religion; this right includes freedom [.] either alone or in
community with others and in public or private, to manifest his
religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and
observance." Art. 18 (2) : "No one shall be subject to coercion
which would impair his freedom to have or to adopt a religion or
belief of his choice." 1981 Declaration of the General Assembly
Art. 1 (2) : "No one shall be subject to coercion which would
impair his freedom to have a religion or belief of his choice."
Human Rights Committee general comment 22 Para . 5 : "Article
18.2 bars coercion that would impair the right to have or adopt
a religion or belief, including the use of threat of physical
force or penal sanctions to compel believers or non-believers to
adhere to their religious beliefs and congregations, to recant
their religion or belief or to convert. Policies or practices
having the same intention or