“Public welfare” and “social appropriateness” are not part of “public order” and are not admissible grounds to restrict freedom of religion or belief.
Unification Church
Unification Church: Japan’s Dissolution Order and International Law. 2. “Prescribed by Law”?
The restriction to freedom of religion the court imposed cannot be considered to be “prescribed by law” within the meaning of Article 18.3 of the Covenant.
Unification Church: Japan’s Dissolution Order and International Law. 1. Violating the Believers’ Rights
A detailed analysis by a leading French lawyer in preparation for the review of the case by Japan’s Supreme Court.
China Uses “Buddhist Friendship” in Seoul to Advance Its Religious Policy Agenda
A CCP-controlled delegation promotes Beijing’s line while regional partners intensify pressure on the Unification Church, Shincheonji, and other groups labeled as “cults.”
統一教会に対する東京高裁の決定 6. 誰が信者を守るのか
裁判所は、個々の信者が差別を受けることはないと保証する。だが現実はそれとは異なる。
統一教会に対する東京高裁の決定 5. 国際法違反
「社会的相当性」と「公共の福祉」を理由として宗教または信条の自由を制限することは、自由権規約（ICCPR）によって禁じられている。
統一教会に対する東京高裁の決定 4. 2009年「コンプライアンス宣言」
2009年以降、不相当な献金勧誘とされる事例はほぼゼロにまで減少した。しかし裁判所は、問題は依然として存在すると主張している。
A Judicial Suicide: The Tokyo Decision Against the Unification Church. 3. Subjective Interpretation and “Social Norms.”
The High Court based its decision on a biased view of the church and a vague notion of what is socially acceptable.
A Judicial Suicide: The Tokyo Decision Against the Unification Church. 2. An Irrational Verdict
Rather than on logic, the decision seems to be based on political decisions taken under the pressure of a manipulated public opinion.
A Judicial Suicide: The Tokyo Decision Against the Unification Church. 1. A Death Sentence
A dissolution order is more than just a legal act; it fundamentally denies the dignity of the dissolved religion and its members.