A/HRC/4/50 page 5 19. The Constitution of Mauritius, in its section 3 (b), prohibits discrimination on various grounds including race, political opinion, creed or sex. In addition to the Constitution, the Protection of Human Rights Act 1998 and the Criminal Code Act protect human rights and freedoms, including freedom of worship, and provide protection against any person committing an outrage against religious morality. 20. In April 2001, the National Human Rights Commission was founded. Furthermore, the President of Mauritius created a think tank of 10 people from different ethnic groups with the objective of promoting dialogue among them. 21. Broadcasting of racist views is forbidden by the Independent Broadcasting Act 2000. The Code of Practice for radio journalists regulates how they should report on ethnic and religious issues. 22. In Mauritius all children up to the age of 16, irrespective of their religion, are obliged to attend school. 23. The Constitution of Slovenia guarantees, in its articles 41 and 61, the right to freely profess religious and other beliefs and the right to freely express national and ethnic affiliation. Furthermore, it ensures, in its article 14, equal human rights to all inhabitants irrespective of their national origin, race, religion, political conviction or other personal circumstances. The Constitution also prohibits, in its article 63, any incitement to discrimination and intolerance. 24. The Office for Religious Communities of the Government of Slovenia, a mediator between the Government and religious communities, was established in 1993 with the aim of promoting respect for freedom of religion and encouraging peaceful coexistence. 25. Equality of treatment is ensured through the Realization of the Principle of Equal Treatment Act and its corresponding Council. Furthermore, in 2006 the Government adopted the Freedom of Religion Bill. 26. Violations of the right to equal treatment on various grounds, including religion, are characterized as criminal offences under article 141 of the Criminal Code. In 2004, article 300 of the Criminal Code was amended to stipulate that everyone who incites hatred and intolerance, violating the principle of equality, is criminally liable. 27. The Constitution of Tunisia guarantees and protects, in its article 5, freedom of conscience and religion. Constitutional Law No. 97-65 of 27 October 1997, amending article 8 of the Constitution, requires political parties to respect human rights and denounce all forms of violence, extremism, racism and discrimination. 28. The Penal Code guarantees, in its articles 161 and 165, the inviolability of freedom of religion. The Government of Tunisia ensures the right of religious minorities to profess their faith in conditions of freedom and security. 29. Individuals who directly incite hatred between races, religions or populations, or disseminate opinions founded on racial segregation or religious extremism are sanctioned by the Code de la presse (Press Code). The Code also sanctions the defamation of people based on race or religion.