Constitution of the Republic of Armenia as of December 2015 (excerpt)

CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA

(WITH AMENDMENTS)

(Adopted by referendum on July 5, 1995.

Amendments to the Constitution were made by referendums on November 27, 2005 and December 6, 2015)

 

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Article 29. The Prohibition of Discrimination  

Any discrimination based on sex, race, skin color, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, language, religion, worldview, political or any other views, belonging to a national minority, property status, birth, disability, age, or other personal or social circumstances shall be prohibited.

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Article 41. The Freedom of Thought, Conscience, and Religion

  1. Everyone shall have the right to the freedom of thought, conscience, and religion. This right shall include the freedom to change one’s religion or beliefs and the freedom, either alone or in community with others in public or in private, to manifest religion or beliefs in preaching, church ceremonies, other rituals of worship or in other forms.
  2. The expression of the freedom of thought, conscience, and religion may be restricted only by law with the aim of protecting state security, the public order, health and morals, or the fundamental rights and freedoms of others.
  3. Every citizen for whom military service contradicts his religion or beliefs shall have the right to replace it with alternative service in the manner stipulated by law. 
  4. Religious organizations shall have equal rights and shall enjoy autonomy. The procedure of creation and operation of religious organizations shall be stipulated by law.

 

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