Analysis of the Republic of Tajikistan's Draft Law 'About Freedom of Conscience and Religious Unions'

Abstract

This article, prepared at the request of the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL), provides an article-by-article detailed legal analysis of key shortcomings in Tajikistan's draft law About Freedom of Conscience and Religious Unions.

Based on their analysis, the authors provide recommendations for amendments directed at ensuring that the final draft law complies with Tajikistan's international and domestic human rights obligations.

Keywords: freedom of religion, freedom of conscience, religious freedom, human rights, Tajikistan, religious organizations

JEL Classification: K33, N40, K19, K20, K4, L3, K23