05 August 2026
Recognition Without a Meal
On 16 July 2026, the European Court of Human Rights held, for the first time, that veganism falls within the ambit of Article 9 of the Convention, which protects freedom of thought, conscience and religion. In G.K. and A.S. v. Switzerland, two applicants – one held in pre-trial detention, the other confined to a psychiatric unit – had requested a vegan diet consistent with their ethical convictions and had received no reasoned response. The Court found Switzerland in breach of Article 9 and of Article 13, which guarantees an effective remedy. Continue reading >>
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