de Wilde v. the Netherlands, dec. Corte EDU (Quarta sezione), N. 9476/19, 9 November 2021

Pastafarianism and carrying of religious symbols in pictures on identity documents. Seriousness and cohesion of belief under Article 9 ECHR. Decision of inadmissibility.

Art. 9 ECHR 
Art. 14 ECHR 

1. Pastafarianism lacks seriousness and cohesion, characteristics necessary to attract the protection of Art. 9 ECHR. 

2. Pastafarianism is not a "religion" or "belief" within the meaning of Article 9 ECHR. The wearing of a colander by adherents of Pastafarianism cannot be considered a manifestation of a "religion" or "belief" within the meaning of Article 9, even if the person concerned claims that he or she chooses to do so out of genuine and sincere conviction.