Textes constitutionnels
Federal Constitution of the Swiss Confederation
Article 15 : Freedom of Faith and Conscience
1. The freedom of faith and conscience is guaranteed.
2. Every person has the right to freely choose his or her religion or non-denominational belief and to profess them alone or in community with others.
3. Every person has the right to join or belong to a religious community and to receive religious education.
4. No person may be forced to join a religious community, to conduct a religious act or participate in religious education.
Article 72 : Church and State
1. The regulation of the relationship between Church and State is a cantonal matter.
2. The Federation and the Cantons may, within the framework of their powers, take measures to maintain public peace between the members of the various religious communities.
8 octobre 2012