Religious Rights in China: A Comparison of International Human Rights Law and Chinese Domestic Legislation
Author(s)
Kolodner, Eric
Abstract
A comparative study of China’s laws regarding freedom of religion and international human rights law provides an opportunity to show China what steps need to be taken to comply with international laws. Such a study would also provide the international community with more knowledge about how to make international laws more binding. China’s laws dealing with religious freedom are discussed and it is concluded that, because China has not signed any human rights treaties that are binding and that many conventions are not legally enforceable, China is not breaking international law regarding religion.
