Institute of Law and Religion

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NEWS

Decision of the Federal Court on swimming lessons

In a recent decision, the Federal Supreme Court decided that restricting freedom of religion and conscience in favour of compulsory swimming lessons is proportionate.

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NEW IR-PAPER

Recognition 2.0 – Perspectives on the legal recognition of religious communities

The new IR-Paper examines the legal concept of recognition under public law and discusses possible ways how this concept might develop in the future.

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NEW IR-PAPER

What does official recognition mean from the perspective of Muslim communities?

In the latest edition of IR-Paper, Dr. iur. LL.M. Suad Salihu discusses the importance of public recognition of Muslim communities in Switzerland.

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Continued cantonal contributions for hospital chaplaincy in Appenzell Ausserrhoden

The cantonal government of Appenzell Ausserrhoden had wanted to cut cantonal funding for pastoral care in hospitals. The cantonal parliament has now voted against this decision.

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