1- يحل هذا التعليق العام محل التعليق العام رقم 9 (الدورة السادسة عشرة، 1982) وهو يشكل صورة وتفصيلا له.
The right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion (which includes the freedom to hold beliefs) in article 18.1 is far-reaching and profound; it encompasses freedom of thought on all matters, personal conviction and the commitment to religion or belief, whether manifested individually or in community with others.