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  • Tomáš Ľalík

Figeľ v. Slovakia: Freedom of religion in defense against the formalistic doctrine of victim status

November 04, 2025

By dr. Ľalík Tomáš On 4 September 2025, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) adopted a decision in the case of Figeľ v. Slovakia. Ján Figeľ alleged a violation of his freedom of religion due to the absolute prohibition of public worship during the Covid-19 pandemic in Slovakia. The case concerns the protection of […]