Commentary on the preliminary draft of the new Constitution. Freedom of religion and belief. June 2023

Year: 2023

Authors: María Elena Pimstein, Ana María Celis, Javier García Oliva, Juan José Romero y otros

Keywords: freedom of religion and belief, freedom of thought and conscience, new Constitution, immunity from coercion, autonomy of religious entities, relations between the state and religious organizations

The document begins by addressing the importance of beliefs and religions as an expression of the spiritual dimension of the human being, subsequently treating religious freedom as a fundamental human right rooted in constitutional history and international human rights law. Comments and proposed amendments are formulated for the article of the Preliminary Draft that regulates this right.