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Law prohibiting blasphemy
A blasphemy law is a law prohibiting blasphemy, which is the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence to a deity, or sacred objects, or
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Act of insulting of religion
20th century. Blasphemy laws were abolished in England and Wales in 2008, and in Ireland in 2020. Scotland repealed its blasphemy laws in 2021. Many other
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Pakistani penal code on insulting religion
penalty. According to various human rights organizations, Pakistan's blasphemy laws have been used to persecute religious minorities and settle personal
Blasphemy_in_Pakistan
Laws prohibiting blasphemy and blasphemous libel in the United Kingdom date back to the medieval times as common law and in some special cases as enacted
Blasphemy law in the United Kingdom
Blasphemy_law_in_the_United_Kingdom
had laws that made reference to blasphemy. Pennsylvania's blasphemy law was found unconstitutional in 2010. Some U.S. states still have blasphemy laws on
Blasphemy law in the United States
Blasphemy_law_in_the_United_States
religion is the doctrine of the Twelver Jaafari School. Iran's law against blasphemy derives from Sharia. Blasphemers are usually charged with "spreading
Blasphemy_law_in_Iran
The main blasphemy law in Egypt is Article 98(f) of the Egyptian Penal Code. It penalizes: "whoever exploits and uses the religion in advocating and propagating
Blasphemy_law_in_Egypt
received into law all English common law offences, including the common law offences of blasphemy and blasphemous libel, and the English Blasphemy Act 1697
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juvenile for blasphemy. Apostasy in Islam Freedom of religion in Saudi Arabia Islam and blasphemy Sharia#Democracy and human rights Blasphemy law "Welcome
Blasphemy_law_in_Saudi_Arabia
Blasphemy law in Indonesia (Indonesian: Undang-undang Penistaan Agama) is the legislation, presidential decrees, and ministerial directives that prohibit
Blasphemy_law_in_Indonesia
Overview of Islamic views on blasphemy
in Islam Blasphemy law Blasphemy law in Afghanistan Blasphemy law in Algeria Blasphemy law in Bangladesh Blasphemy law in Egypt Blasphemy law in Indonesia
Islam_and_blasphemy
Blasphemy and Blasphemous Libel are not criminal offences under Australian federal law, but the de jure situation varies at the federal, state and territory
Blasphemy_law_in_Australia
Pakistani politician (born 1964)
assassinated former governor of Punjab Salmaan Taseer for speaking against the blasphemy law. He has often voiced his concerns against the Ahmadiyya community in
Muhammad_Safdar_Awan
Religious law
justification for punishing blasphemy. The punishments are among the harshest in the world. Afghanistan uses its law against blasphemy to persecute religious
Blasphemy_law_in_Afghanistan
Egyptian laws, and Napoleonic codes. Islamic legal principles are applied in all courts—not just in Sharia courts. Under Sharia, blasphemy is an instance
Blasphemy_law_in_Yemen
Republic of Nigeria operates two court systems. Both systems can punish blasphemy (an insult that shows contempt, disrespect or lack of reverence concerning
Blasphemy_in_Nigeria
2009 Pakistani criminal case
sentenced to death for blasphemy and would have been the first person in Pakistan to be executed for blasphemy under the current law. Aasiya Noreen was born
Asia_Bibi_blasphemy_case
Former law
out of the common law system of English law, and so Irish jurisprudence on blasphemy largely reflected that of England. The common law offence of blasphemous
Blasphemy law in the Republic of Ireland
Blasphemy_law_in_the_Republic_of_Ireland
Republic of Algeria prohibits blasphemy against Islam by using legislation rather than by using Sharia. The penalty for blasphemy may be years of imprisonment
Blasphemy_law_in_Algeria
occupation. The penal code discourages blasphemy by a section that forbids "hurting religious sentiments." Other laws permit the government to confiscate
Blasphemy_law_in_Bangladesh
Unofficial observance
Blasphemy Day, also known as International Blasphemy Day or International Blasphemy Rights Day, educates individuals and groups about blasphemy laws and
Blasphemy_Day
Islamic law
of blasphemy laws in prosecuting members of religious minorities, political opponents, and settling personal scores. In Pakistan, blasphemy laws have
Sharia
Malaysia curbs blasphemy and any insult to religion or to the religious by rigorous control of what people in that country can say or do. Government-funded
Blasphemy_law_in_Malaysia
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) law against blasphemy is governed by article 312 of the United Arab Emirates Penal Code. According to Article 312 of the
Blasphemy law in the United Arab Emirates
Blasphemy_law_in_the_United_Arab_Emirates
According to human rights groups, blasphemy laws in Pakistan are often exploited, even against Muslims, to settle personal rivalries or to persecute minorities
List of blasphemy cases in Pakistan
List_of_blasphemy_cases_in_Pakistan
non‑religious perspectives in public debate. The repeal of the country's blasphemy law in 2019 and the growth of secular demographics in the 21st century have
Irreligion_in_New_Zealand
Law prohibiting blasphemy in Sri Lanka
(Report). p. 2. Gunatilleke, Gehan (February 7, 2023). "How a human rights law became a tool of repression in Sri Lanka". Himal Southasian. Retrieved November
Blasphemy_law_in_Sri_Lanka
Statistics of people leaving Islam by country
Christianity Apostasy in Judaism Blasphemy law Capital punishment for non-violent offenses § Apostasy and blasphemy Islam and blasphemy List of former Muslims List
Apostasy_in_Islam_by_country
Pakistani student, teacher, and activist
teaching as visiting teacher as well. He was convicted of blasphemy under Pakistan's broad blasphemy laws and sentenced to death. Arrested in 2013, Hafeez was
Junaid_Hafeez
Jordanians are Sunni Muslims. The kingdom prevents blasphemy against any religion by education, by laws, and by policies that discourage non-conformity.
Blasphemy_law_in_Jordan
1857 case involving a well-sinker known for secularism
well-sinker who was not exactly sane, for blasphemy roused the Secularists to action looking to the repeal of the blasphemy laws. As a first step, they utilized
Thomas_Pooley_blasphemy_case
Overview of Pakistan's non-Muslim minorities
followers: 1,418 Kalash religion: 1,522 Jainism: 6 Others: 2,000 Pakistan's Blasphemy law stems from section 295-C of the Pakistan Penal Code (6 October 1860)
Religious minorities in Pakistan
Religious_minorities_in_Pakistan
Atheist association
8th, Children's Rights Alliance, the International Coalition Against Blasphemy Laws and the National Women's Council of Ireland. The group estimates it
Atheist_Ireland
Pakistani Islamic scholar and preacher (1966–2020)
founded in 2015, known to protest against any change to Pakistan's blasphemy law. Fluent in Urdu, Punjabi, Arabic and Persian, he was known for his speeches
Khadim_Hussain_Rizvi
punishment for offenses is allowed by law in some countries. Such offenses include adultery, apostasy, blasphemy, corruption, drug trafficking, espionage
Capital punishment for non-violent offenses
Capital_punishment_for_non-violent_offenses
1976 blasphemy court case in the United Kingdom
Lemon is a 1976 court case involving the blasphemy law in the United Kingdom. It was the last successful blasphemy trial in the UK. "The Love That Dares
Whitehouse_v_Lemon
inappropriate claims. Blasphemy against Christianity was long an important part of British censorship, with the unwritten common law of England containing
Censorship in the United Kingdom
Censorship_in_the_United_Kingdom
Act of the Parliament of England
other former colonies and territories. Blasphemy law in the United Kingdom Blasphemy law in Australia Blasphemy law in New Zealand The citation of this act
Blasphemy_Act_1697
European Court of Human Rights case
public reporting, including the accusation that the judgment "imposed" a blasphemy law in Europe. Nevertheless, it was a source of concern for human rights
E.S._v._Austria_(2018)
Pakistani girl from Islamabad
the Quran) by burning—a crime punishable by death under Pakistan's blasphemy law. She is a member of Pakistan's Christian minority. Two weeks after her
Rimsha_Masih_blasphemy_case
Greenwood Press. "Q & A: Blasphemy law". BBC News. 18 October 2004. Travis, Alan (18 October 2004). "Medieval blasphemy laws set for repeal". The Guardian
Freedom of religion in the United Kingdom
Freedom_of_religion_in_the_United_Kingdom
Discouragement of exercising rights by threats of legal sanctions
chilling effect may be caused by legal actions such as the passing of a law, the decision of a court, or the threat of a lawsuit; any legal action that
Chilling_effect
Pakistani businessman and politician (1944–2011)
emerged as an outspoken critic of Pakistan's blasphemy laws and consequently called for the pardon for a blasphemy accused Asia Bibi. Born in Shimla in British
Salman_Taseer
History of the hostility towards Christians in Pakistan
persecution has taken many forms, including violence, discrimination, and blasphemy laws. The persecution of Christians in Pakistan is a result of a number of
Persecution of Christians in Pakistan
Persecution_of_Christians_in_Pakistan
Policies for revising Pakistan's political system along Islamic lines
fornication, and types of blasphemy), and new punishments (of whipping, amputation, and stoning to death), were added to Pakistani law. Interest payments for
Islamisation_in_Pakistan
Ancient Greek criminal charge for impiety
this charge (graphē asebeias) to the Archon basileus. Instead of a single law or text defining the charge and proceedings to take place in case of asebeia
Asebeia
Indian hate speech and blasphemy law
religion or religious beliefs. It is one of the hate speech laws in India. This law prohibits blasphemy against all religions in India. Section 295A is a cognisable
Section 295A of the Indian Penal Code
Section_295A_of_the_Indian_Penal_Code
change law and severely punish accusers who falsely allege blasphemy, IHC told". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2018-02-19. "Pakistani to hang for 'blasphemy' murder"
Human_rights_in_Pakistan
British politician (born 1971)
is a member of the Socialist Campaign Group, and has advocated for blasphemy laws. Tahir Ali was born on 15 October 1971 in Birmingham to Pakistani parents
Tahir_Ali
President of Pakistan from 2001 to 2008
man down." Regarding the blasphemy laws, Musharraf said that Pakistan is sensitive to religious issues and that the blasphemy law should stay. Since the
Pervez_Musharraf
Functional, which in Sindh is led by Sufi leader Pir Pagara. The Pakistan Blasphemy Law derives from section 295-C of the Pakistan Penal Code which states that
Freedom of religion in Pakistan
Freedom_of_religion_in_Pakistan
Secular humanism advocacy organization
Humanists International is particularly active in challenging blasphemy and apostasy laws around the world and at the UN. Its annual Freedom of Thought
Humanists_International
1989 British film
by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) on the grounds of blasphemy. The film features sexualised scenes of Saint Teresa of Ávila with the
Visions_of_Ecstasy
Far-right Islamist political party in Pakistan
protests against any changes to the blasphemy law in Pakistan. It demands that Sharia be established as the Islamic law in Pakistan, through a gradual legal
Tehreek-e-Labbaik_Pakistan
Legal order to restrict publication
statements and second- or third-hand accounts. In a similar manner, a "gag law" may limit freedom of the press, by instituting censorship or restricting
Gag_order
Exclusion of someone from social relations
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Social movement opposed to censorship
Religious Blasphemy law Islamic Police Suppression of dissent Systemic bias Wikipedia Holocaust denial By country Censorship by country Blasphemy law Freedom
Anti-censorship
2022 Filipino criminal lawsuit
the Reproductive Health Bill. Weeping crucifix in Mumbai, a similar blasphemy law incident over a purported weeping crucifix "Why an exorcist priest was
Mediatrix of All Grace offending religious feelings case
Mediatrix_of_All_Grace_offending_religious_feelings_case
Sindhi doctor killed extrajudiciously
brother-in-law. The complaint alleged that these individuals acted in connivance to murder Kunbhar in police custody under the guise of blasphemy allegations
Killing_of_Shahnawaz_Kumbhar
Assassin of Salmaan Taseer (1985–2016)
insulting the Islamic prophet Muhammad, and for speaking against the blasphemy law in Pakistan. From the day he was arrested, he was held in custody on
Mumtaz_Qadri
Former common law criminal offence in England and Wales
included the offence of blasphemous libel but omitted blasphemy. The common law offences of blasphemy and blasphemous libel were abolished in England and
Blasphemous_libel
Pakistan's vigorous blasphemy laws. After he became the defence lawyer for Junaid Hafeez in a controversial and widely publicized blasphemy case, he received
Rashid_Rehman
Pakistani politician (1968–2011)
by members of the Pakistani Taliban for his opposition to Pakistan's blasphemy laws. In March 2016, his cause for beatification was formally opened by the
Shahbaz_Bhatti
Indian rationalist (born 1955)
alleged miracle at a local church in Mumbai, he was charged under India's blasphemy law, causing him to voluntarily exile to Finland. Edamaruku was born in
Sanal_Edamaruku
Blurring technique in images or videos
Monetary penalties and revocation of licenses are issued for law breakers. Japanese pornography laws require that genitals in films (including animated works)
Pixelization
Islamic laws transformed Pakistan. Conversion to faiths other than Islam is not prohibited by law. Extremely controversial were the blasphemy laws, which
Christianity_in_Pakistan
2020 fatal shooting of a Pakistani American
Pakistan from his home in Illinois by individuals who then used Pakistan's blasphemy laws to entrap him. The U.S. Government had been providing consular assistance
Killing_of_Tahir_Naseem
Pakistani politician and Islamic scholar
ISBN 9789386062505. "A brief history of the anti-blasphemy laws". Herald. 31 October 2018. "Hand out blinkers for blasphemy law". The Express Tribune. February 4, 2011
Nisar_Fatima
statutory law that criminalizes apostasy in Pakistan." On the other hand, the Pakistani government can impose the death penalty for blasphemy. The country's
Irreligion_in_Pakistan
Form of censorship involving religious authority
those of an organized religion. It is usually performed on the grounds of blasphemy, heresy, sacrilege or impiety – the censored work being viewed as obscene
Religious_censorship
Pakistani jurist
acquitting two men accused of blasphemy. In 1995, he, along with Justice Khurshid Ahmed, acquitted two Christian men of blasphemy charges. In 1997, he was
Arif_Iqbal_Bhatti
Pakistani Islamic cleric (born 1977)
anti-sectarianism, which have attracted numerous controversies, including blasphemy charges, the first in 2023 and then in 2025. Muhammad Ali Mirza was born
Muhammad_Ali_Mirza
Philippine blasphemy law
In the Philippines, offending religious feelings is a blasphemy law-related offense under Article 133 of the Revised Penal Code, where it is called "offending
Offending religious feelings (Philippines)
Offending_religious_feelings_(Philippines)
British-American journalist (born 1979)
rights situation in Pakistan, expressing disapproval of the country's blasphemy law, as well as enforced disappearances in Balochistan. He has also criticised
Mehdi_Hasan
Political party in Pakistan
Pakistan's controversial blasphemy laws, and for its hardline support of the death penalty for those accused of committing blasphemy. Sunni Tehreek is vocal
Sunni_Tehreek
People who have left Islam
criticising Quran and Hadith by United Arab Emirates on the grounds of blasphemy law. The term 'ex-Muslim movement' is used to describe the social movement
Ex-Muslims
the "civil law system" modeled after the French legal system. Kuwait's legal system is largely secular. Sharia law governs only family law for Muslim
Legal_system_of_Kuwait
Subject of UN resolutions from 1999 to 2013
condemned the resolutions arguing they amounted to an international blasphemy law. Critics of the resolutions, including human rights groups, argued that
Defamation of religion and the United Nations
Defamation_of_religion_and_the_United_Nations
Filipino drag performer (born 1990)
intended as an act of blasphemy. The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines saw the performance as "bordering" profanity, blasphemy and sacrilege, iterating
Pura_Luka_Vega
2017 murder in Pakistan
condemned the murder and suggested amending the blasphemy law to punish those who make false blasphemy accusations against others. Members of the Provincial
Lynching_of_Mashal_Khan
Scottish law on Christianity
include any punishment for blasphemy. This came after Baptist preacher Angus Cameron was arrested on the street because of this law. "Confession of Faith Ratification
Confession of Faith Ratification Act (1690)
Confession_of_Faith_Ratification_Act_(1690)
been levied against his attackers. He has been prosecuted under the blasphemy law, part of the country's Criminal Code. The Code’s Article 156(a) targets
Irreligion_in_Indonesia
Pakistani medical doctor, human rights activist
Shaikh is a qualified medical doctor who was arrested under, Pakistani Blasphemy Law 295/C merely on the accusation of being an Ahmadi and yet talking about
Younus_Shaikh
British politician (1932–2021)
to go to war. On 6 March 2007, Morgan supported the abolition of the blasphemy law in the UK, quoting Richard Dawkins's description of God as "a petty
Elystan_Morgan
Formal disaffiliation from the Islamic religion
D. F. (1994), Apostasy and Blasphemy in Pakistan, Conn. Journal of Int'l Law, Vol. 10, pp. 27–41 Zwemer, Samuel M. "The Law of Apostasy". The Muslim World
Apostasy_in_Islam
Pakistani Islamic scholar and religious leader
Masih of blasphemy, but did not call for Pakistan's blasphemy law to be repealed; he said that the issue was the implementation of the law. In 2007,
Tahir_Mehmood_Ashrafi
2023 attacks on Christians in Pakistan
Pakistan for alleged Quran desecration, a violation of the country's blasphemy law. Rizwan Khan, the regional police chief, said that 129 people in connection
Jaranwala_church_arsons
Charitable organisation promoting secular humanism
2013. "UK | Q & A: Blasphemy law". BBC News. 18 October 2004. Retrieved 14 October 2013. Peter Tatchell (11 July 1977). "Blasphemy Law is dead | Rationalist
Humanists_UK
Islamist political party in Bangladesh
called it "disgrace to women". The party has campaigned in favour of a blasphemy law and organised rallies in support for a restoration of the caretaker
Islami_Andolan_Bangladesh
Arabic Sign Language Liberalism Literature Prostitution Religion Baháʼí Blasphemy law Christianity Catholic dioceses Coptic Churches Hinduism Identification
National_symbols_of_Egypt
Scottish legislation
2008 extended it to sexual orientation. The act abolishes the offence of blasphemy, which had not been prosecuted in Scotland for more than 175 years. The
Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021
Hate_Crime_and_Public_Order_(Scotland)_Act_2021
2013 mass protest in Bangladesh
advocacy group, Hefazat-e Islam, who were demanding the enactment of a blasphemy law. The government, headed by then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina responded
2013_Shapla_Square_protests
French law against sacrilege
(1825–1830) was a French law against blasphemy and sacrilege passed in April 1825 under King Charles X. The death penalty provision of the law was never applied
Anti-Sacrilege_Act
Constitutional clause defining Muslim and non-Muslim in Pakistan
later claimant, was not a Muslim for the purposes of the Constitution or law. On March 19, 1985, during the rule of President Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, the
Article 260(3) of the Constitution of Pakistan
Article_260(3)_of_the_Constitution_of_Pakistan
powers act, blasphemy law, sedition law, internet regulation law, NGO law, media regulation law, military justice and aspects of its property law. Many colonial
Law_of_Bangladesh
Right to communicate one's opinions and ideas
free speech. In contrast, in France, blasphemy and disparagement of Muhammad are protected under free speech law. In some countries, speech deemed insulting
Freedom_of_speech
Statue in Mumbai, India
comments. He migrated to Finland to avoid being arrested under the blasphemy law. On 5 March 2012, the feet of a statue of a crucified Jesus in Irla
Weeping_crucifix_in_Mumbai
Controversy related to the usage of the word Allah on socks in March 2024
party leaders calling for his immediate release, while others supported law enforcement efforts to curb any activities linked to the attacks. Authorities
2024 Malaysian Allah socks controversy
2024_Malaysian_Allah_socks_controversy
Historical US lawsuit involving blasphemy
New York and the first reported blasphemy prosecution in the state. John Ruggles was arrested and charged with blasphemy after making a blasphemous statement
People_v._Ruggles
Period of sociopolitical and cultural change in Ireland
to the offence of blasphemy from the Constitution. In October 2018, citizens voted overwhelmingly to repeal Ireland's blasphemy law, effecting the Thirty-seventh
Secularism in the Republic of Ireland
Secularism_in_the_Republic_of_Ireland
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