Abstract

The article focuses on the issue of freedom of expression interpreted in light of Art. 10 of the European Convention of Human Rights, as well as its relation to Art. 9 of the Convention in the context of manifesting one’s beliefs through religious clothes in state institutions. The matter in question becomes more and more noticeable through the insight into the progressive mixing of cultures in Europe.
The conducted analysis allows for a conclusion that clothing is one of the forms of expression protected by law, while religious dress in the courtroom through which an individual exercises his or her right to manifest religious freedom is not in itself a manifestation of disrespect for a court and may be restricted due to the protection of public order only in exceptional, strictly defined cases.