BITTER WINTER

Bitter Winter

A magazine on religious liberty and human rights

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LATEST ARTICLES

Constitutional Issues in the Unification Church Dissolution Case. 4. Dissolving Religious Organizations

Freedom of religion or belief should always be taken into account when dealing with the dissolution of a religious body.

A Turning Point in the Rudnev Case

How a “victim” no one wanted to hear may now change everything. Three motions for the prosecutors’ recusal.

Constitutional Issues in the Unification Church Dissolution Case. 3. The Influence of French Law

The path to full freedom of association in France was long and not easy. What was achieved there has inspired scholars of the Japanese Constitution.

Denied Even the Minimum: A Falun Gong Prisoner Stripped of Basic Rights in Shandong

Shandong Women’s Prison has cut Feng Guichun off from communication and essential purchases since 2025, imposing punitive isolation and leaving her in deteriorating health.

Constitutional Issues in the Unification Church Dissolution Case. 2. The Legal Status of the Associations

The associations’ right to exist and operate as legal persons is a fundamental, universal right. The Japanese Constitution also recognizes it.

When Uyghur Culture Becomes “Extremism”: From Doppa to Hijab

A clear trend appears in Beijing’s policies: any cultural aspect that visibly expresses Uyghur identity is gradually targeted and suppressed.

Constitutional Issues in the Unification Church Dissolution Case. 1. Revisiting the Aum Shinrikyo Decision

A leading Japanese Constitutional Law scholar offers a critical analysis of the High Court decision.

Meshrep in London: Young Uyghurs Refuse to Let Their Identity Die

Far from “home,” Uyghur youth are fanning the flames of their culture abroad.

Terrorism, Constitution, or Judicial Overreach?

Why the dissolution of the Family Federation raises constitutional alarms.

The Netherlands Vows to Protect Uyghurs Against China’s Transnational Harassment 

A slap from the Dutch Parliament to China’s repression policy—and a victory for Amsterdam’s Lonely Uyghur.

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