What does Article 9 of the European Convention on Human Rights provide for? What scope of protection does Article 9 of the Convention provide? What are the obligations of the state with regard to freedom of thought, conscience and religion? Is it possible to derogate from the obligations under Article 9 of the Convention in exceptional circumstances (in accordance with Article 15 of the ECHR)? These questions are explained in the guide using examples from the practice of the ECHR.