Jehovah's Witnesses v. The Netherlands

Jehovah's Witnesses v. The Netherlands was a case before the European Court of Human Rights, where Jehovah’s Witnesses argued that their religious freedoms were violated when Dutch authorities detained or restricted members for proselytizing and refusing mandatory military service. The court examined whether these actions infringed on their rights to freedom of religion and conscience under the European Convention on Human Rights. Ultimately, the court found that some measures did violate their rights, but also recognized the state's interest in maintaining public order, leading to a nuanced balance between religious freedom and societal interests.