PRESS RELEASES
Scientology and Religious Freedom
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA •
A monograph published by the Church of Scientology International clarifies religious freedom and its ramifications in today’s troubled world.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA •
The Church of Scientology has launched a comprehensive repository of information on religious freedom for students of religion, public officials and anyone seeking to further their understanding of this cherished right.
MADRID, SPAIN •
The Spanish Tax Agency has recognized the Church of Scientology of Spain as a social non-profit organization, granting a certificate of recognition in Madrid on November 30, 2009.
STRASBOURG, FRANCE •
The European Court of Human Rights ruled unanimously in favor of two Scientology religious groups in Russia, finding that they have the right to be registered as religious organizations under Russian law. This decision determines that members of the Church of Scientology of Surgut and the Church of Scientology of Nizhnekamsk have the right to religious freedom and freedom of association pursuant to Articles 9 and 11 of the European Human Rights Convention Kimlya and Others v. Russia (application nos.