Religion, Human Rights, and Foreign Policy

Wilton, Gary

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“…The investigation thus validates the widespread perception that 'Europe says one thing to the world and does another within its own borders'. 133 This problem is particularly evident with respect to religious freedom, but probably extends to other areas as well. For instance, the EU's external support for the human rights of lesbian, gays, bisexual and transexual persons 134 would not seem to be matched by the internal legislation of some EU Members.…”

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The Log in Your Eye: Is Europe's External Promotion of Religious Freedom Consistent With its Internal Practice?

Gatti

2016

European Law Journal

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The commitment of the EU to the external promotion of the respect for human rights allegedly distinguishes its foreign policy from that of traditional powers. Yet there is the perception that EU's statements are not always consistent with internal practices. This article analyses one set of EU's inconsistencies that has not been sufficiently studied: the discrepancy between internal and external human rights standards. The article focuses on the promotion and protection of freedom of religion or belief, which has become a priority of the EU's foreign policy. It is submitted that the EU's external position generally reflects values common to the Member States, but is sometimes contradicted by the practice of domestic authorities. The human rights standards identified in the EU's foreign policy may arguably serve as a reference for legal reform and the interpretation of fundamental rights in Europe.

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The Log in Your Eye: Is Europe's External Promotion of Religious Freedom Consistent With its Internal Practice?

Gatti

2016

European Law Journal

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Religion, Human Rights, and Foreign Policy

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The Log in Your Eye: Is Europe's External Promotion of Religious Freedom Consistent With its Internal Practice?

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