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The South African Charter of Religious Rights and Freedoms (SACRRF) is a charter of rights drawn up by South African religious and civil organisations which is intended to define the religious freedoms, rights and responsibilities of South African citizens. The aim of the drafters of the Charter is for it to be approved by Parliament in terms of section 234 of the Constitution of South Africa.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.info.gov.za/documents/constitution/1996/96cons14.htm#234 )〕 The SACRRF details what the legal and civil manifestations of the right to freedom of religion would be for individuals, groups and official organisations in South Africa. It expresses what freedom of religion means to those of religious belief and religious organisations and the daily freedoms, rights and responsibilities associated with this right. These include the right to gather to observe religious belief, freedom of expression regarding religion, the right of citizens to make choices according to their convictions, the right to change their faith, the right to be educated in their religion, the right to educate their children in accordance with their philosophical and religious convictions and the right to refuse to perform certain duties or assist in activities that violate their religious beliefs.〔〔 ==Legislation== The right to freedom of religion is enshrined in the Constitution of South Africa. Chapter 2 of the Constitution of South Africa, containing the Bill of Rights, states that everyone has the right to freedom of religion, belief and opinion. Section 9, the equality clause, prohibits unfair discrimination on various grounds including religion.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.info.gov.za/documents/constitution/1996/96cons2.htm#9 )〕 Section 15 allows religious observances in state and state-aided institutions, provided they follow public authority rules, they are conducted on an equitable basis and attendance is free and voluntary, and also provides for the recognition of religious legal systems and marriages that are not inconsistent with the Constitution.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.info.gov.za/documents/constitution/1996/96cons2.htm#15 )〕 Section 31 protects the right of persons belonging to a religious community to practise their religion together with other members of that community and form voluntary religious associations.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.info.gov.za/documents/constitution/1996/96cons2.htm#31 )〕 Various other provisions of the Constitution relate to religion and religious freedom. Sections 185 and 186 provide for a commission for the promotion and protection of the rights of cultural, religious and linguistic communities.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.info.gov.za/documents/constitution/1996/96cons9.htm )〕 In addition, human rights such as the right to human dignity, the right to freedom of expression and the right to freedom of association relate indirectly to the protection of religious freedom. The right to freedom of expression does not extend to hate speech based on various grounds including religion.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.info.gov.za/documents/constitution/1996/96cons2.htm#16 )〕 Section 234 of the Constitution makes allowance for charters of rights consistent with the Constitution to be adopted by Parliament. Section 234 states "In order to deepen the culture of democracy established by the Constitution, Parliament may adopt Charters of Rights consistent with the provisions of the Constitution".〔 The Service Charter for Victims of Crime in South Africa was approved by Parliament in accordance with this constitutional provision on 1 December 2004.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.justice.gov.za/VC/VCdocs.htm )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「South African Charter of Religious Rights and Freedoms」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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