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Scientology and Religious Freedom

NEW SCIENTOLOGY PUBLICATION DEFINES AND CLARIFIES SCOPE OF RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RIGHTS FOR ALL

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIASATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2016

A monograph published by the Church of Scientology International clarifies religious freedom and its ramifications in today’s troubled world.

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FREEDOM OF RELIGION DEFINED IN LANDMARK NEW WEBSITE FROM THE CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIAMONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016

The Church of Scientology has launched a comprehensive repository of information on religious freedom for students of religion, public officials and anyone seeking to further their understanding of this cherished right.

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THE CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY RECOGNIZED AS PUBLIC BENEFIT CHARITY IN SPAIN

MADRID, SPAINMONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2009

The Spanish Tax Agency has recognized the Church of Scientology of Spain as a social non-profit organization, granting a certificate of recognition in Madrid on November 30, 2009.

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CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY DECISION PROTECTING RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IN EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS

STRASBOURG, FRANCETHURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2007

The European Court of Human Rights ruled unanimously in favor of two Scientology religious groups in Russia, finding that they have the right to be registered as religious organizations under Russian law. This decision determines that members of the Church of Scientology of Surgut and the Church of Scientology of Nizhnekamsk have the right to religious freedom and freedom of association pursuant to Articles 9 and 11 of the European Human Rights Convention Kimlya and Others v. Russia (application nos.

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