Article 6. Equality of citizens regardless of their attitude to religion

On liberty of conscience and religious organizations (LRU-699-son) · Date: 05.07.2021 · In force

Citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan are equal before the law regardless of their attitude to religion.

Foreign citizens and stateless persons enjoy the right to liberty of conscience and freedom of religion on an equal basis with citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan and bear legal responsibility for violating the law on liberty of conscience and religious organizations.

An indication in official documents of the attitude of citizens towards religion is not allowed.

Any restriction of the rights and establishment of direct or indirect advantages of citizens depending on their attitude to religion, inciting enmity and hatred or insulting the feelings of citizens in connection with their religious or atheistic convictions, as well as desecration of revered religious objects, entails liability established by law.

On the grounds of his/her religious convictions, oo one may evade the performance of duties established by law. Replacing the performance of one duty with another based on religious beliefs is allowed only in cases provided for by law.

Establishing any advantages or limitations of one religion or creed in relation to others is not allowed.

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