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35). Freedom of worship was guaranteed to all in line with the law and within the limits of
the general public order and morality, under article 50, and under article 52, every person
legally resident was protected in their person and assets.
61.
The national legislation of Qatar also contained articles and provisions rejecting all
intolerance, negative stereotyping and stigmatization of, and discrimination, incitement to
violence and violence against persons based on religion or belief. Article 256 of the
Criminal Code (2004) punished all acts and actions relating to incitement to: “denigrating
or insulting the deity by any means; making insulting, disparaging or blasphemous remarks
about the Koran; making insulting remarks about Islam or an Islamic ritual; defaming any
of the revealed religions; insulting the prophet of a religion; or desecrating a place of
worship of a revealed religion or any object found in that place”.
62.
Qatar National Vision 2030 included a pillar on social development inclusive of
citizens and foreigners, and sought to establish a secure and stable society operating on the
principles of justice, equality and the rule of law. Qatar acknowledged the efforts of the
National Committee for Human Rights, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Civil Society,
the Doha International Centre for Interfaith Dialogue and the Coalition of Cultures
Committee in this regard, and outlined a number of conferences, activities and interfaith
dialogues.
Romania
63.
Romania reported that according to the provisions of Government Ordinance No.
137/2000, republished with new amendments, discrimination based on religion or belief
should be considered a contravention of the Ordinance. Any injury to personal dignity
based on religion or belief should also be considered a contravention and liable to sanction.
64.
In 2012, the annual activity report of the National Council for Combating
Discrimination indicated that five petitions had been made on the basis of religion, of which
one concerned a declaration made about Muslim persons. In that case, the decision issued
by the National Council established that the affirmations made in the media, were “aimed at
reaching the Romanian public, brought about prejudice to a person’s dignity and created a
hostile, degrading atmosphere against the Arab community and Muslims.”
65.
With reference to paragraph 7(a) of resolution 22/31 regarding public functionaries,
Romania reported that since 2011, the National Council for Combating Discrimination had
enhanced training for magistrates, lawyers and mediators on the principles of equality and
non-discrimination. Similar training had been extended to teachers and representatives of
the Romanian Adoption Office.
66.
Romania reported that the Audiovisual Law, regarding non-discrimination based on
religion or belief, included, inter alia, provisions that: “audiovisual commercial
communications shall not include any discrimination based on race, ethnic origin,
nationality, religion, belief, disability, age or sexual orientation” (art. 29 (d)).
Russian Federation
67.
The Russian Federation reported that the nation’s leadership, foremost the President,
the Government and the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, had undertaken
specific legislative and preventative measures in order to resist the destructive activity of
extremist organizations, their leaders and ideologists. Under Federal Law No. 3-FZ of 7
February 2011, police services had been entrusted to prevent, detect and eradicate extremist
activity.
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