The present document is a compilation of extracts taken from opinions and reports/studies adopted by the Venice Commission on issues concerning the Freedom of Religion and Belief. The aim of this compilation is to give an overview of the doctrine of the Venice Commission in this field.

This compilation is intended to serve as a source of references for drafters of constitutions and of legislation relating to Freedom of Religion and Belief, researchers as well as the Venice Commission’s members, who are requested to prepare comments and opinions on such texts. However, it should not prevent members from introducing new points of view or diverge from earlier ones, if there is good reason for doing so. The present document merely provides a frame of reference.