PROTECTION OF RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IN THE CRIMINAL LAW OF ROMANIA AND OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA Cover Image

PROTECTION OF RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IN THE CRIMINAL LAW OF ROMANIA AND OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA
PROTECTION OF RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IN THE CRIMINAL LAW OF ROMANIA AND OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA

Author(s): Aurel Octavian Pasat
Subject(s): Criminal Law
Published by: Societatea de Stiinte Juridice si Administrative
Keywords: religious freedom; religious belief; the right to religious belief; religious worship; esoteric worship; spiritual worship; attacks on religious freedom;

Summary/Abstract: This scientific article is devoted to the reconceptualization of the legal-criminal protection of religious freedomin the criminal law of Romania and of the Republic of Moldova. The purpose of this scientific message consists in the meticulous identification and analysis of the special legal object of the criminal offenses referred to in paragraph (2) art. 381 Romanian Criminal Code and art. 185 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Moldova. On this occasion they were subjected to a thorough analysis: the European legislation in the field of religious freedom, the criminal and extra-legal legislation in the field of religious freedom in Romania and the Republic of Moldova, as well as the contemporary doctrine of recent years. Following the study carried out, certain legislative gaps were identified that can be easily removed by reviewing the incriminating framework of the criminal acts that affect the religious freedom of the person. The conclusions of the broad law and the recommendations de lege ferenda created under the empire of the latest legislative tendencies at European level can be taken into account in the legislative process

  • Issue Year: 8/2019
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 291-301
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: English