ADF files motion to intervene after European court oversteps Italy’s decision on crosses in schoolsALLIANCE DEFENSE FUND NEWS RELEASE
ADF files motion to intervene after European court oversteps Italy’s decision on crosses in schools ADF attorneys represent members of European Parliament who oppose ruling by European Court of Human Rights
STRASBOURG, France — Alliance Defense Fund attorneys filed a motion to intervene Wednesday on behalf of 32 members of the European Parliament from 11 nations supporting Italy in a forthcoming appeal of a ruling from the Second Section of the European Court of Human Rights. The ruling overruled Italy’s courts and ordered the removal of crucifixes from the predominantly Catholic nation’s public schools. ADF attorneys argue in a legal memo that the ECHR ruling last year in favor of an “offended” parent exceeded the European court’s authority over such matters in Italy and counters existing law and traditions throughout Europe. Case Name: Lautsi v. Italy Full news release, quotes, and related media resources available at the following link: http://www.adfmedia.org/News/PRDetail/4037 ADF is a legal alliance of Christian attorneys and like-minded organizations defending the right of people to freely live out their faith. Launched in 1994, ADF employs a unique combination of strategy, training, funding, and litigation to protect and preserve religious liberty, the sanctity of life, marriage, and the family.
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