Article 9: Freedom of religion or belief
We all have the right to express ourselves freely and hold our own opinions – even if our views are unpopular or could upset or offend others.
Article 9 protects:
● the freedom to change religion or belief
● the freedom to exercise religion or belief publicly or privately, alone or with others
● the freedom to exercise religion or belief in worship, teaching, practice and observance, and
● the right to have no religion (to be atheist or agnostic) or to have non-religious beliefs protected (such as a belief in the need for urgent action to tackle climate change or philosophical beliefs such as pacifism or veganism).