L’autonomie ecclésiale dans la jurisprudence de la Cour européenne des droits de l’homme
Ecclesial Autonomy within the Case Law of the European Court of Human Rights

Summary/Abstract: In its collective dimension,it is difficult to accommodate freedom of religion with contestations which could address issues related to its internal, doctrinal and organi¬zational union. The principle of ecclesial autonomy enlightens, within the case law of the European Court of Human Rights, this independence so much desired. However, the isolation is far from being complete and human rights are sometimes involved in conflicts, either individual or collective, from which ecclesial organizations do not escape. The principle of autonomy of the religious communities – which a relative principle, especially regarding laic employees – remains however intact and gains force in favor of the principle of subsidiary.

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