A/HRC/21/7 108.101. Institute trainings and awareness campaigns for provincial and municipal officials in respect for the rule of law and with regard to protecting the freedom of religion and other rights of members of religious groups (United States of America); 108.102. Guarantee freedom of religion or belief and the full respect of the rights of persons belonging to minorities (France); 108.103. Review laws and decrees currently in force restricting the freedoms of religion, opinion, and of expression, in order to prevent any risk of discrimination (Switzerland); 108.104. Revise any national legislation that may be in conflict with international obligations, and strengthen efforts to ensure that any assaults against persons regardless of their religious affiliation are investigated, and that those responsible for such assaults are brought to justice (Sweden); 108.105. Take legislative action and effectively prosecute the incitement of hatred and acts of violence against all religious minorities (Austria); 108.106. Take further measures to ensure the full protection of the freedom of religion or belief for religious minorities (Japan); 108.107. Intensify its efforts in taking all necessary measures to stop violence and discrimination against religious groups (Netherlands); 108.108. Investigate and prosecute all cases of harassment and discrimination of religious minorities and non-believers (Norway); 108.109. Continue to promote religious tolerance and to hold to account the perpetrators of violence and threats against religious minorities (Italy); 108.110. Take a resolute action against any act of religious violence and implement appropriate, efficient measures to prevent intolerance or discrimination on religious grounds (Slovakia); 108.111. Guarantee the full exercise of freedom of religion (Spain); 108.112. Undertake measures to protect members of religious groups, including Ahmadis, Bahais, Christians and Shias from harassment and acts of violence. This should commence with holding senior law enforcement accountable for their duties that include training for law enforcement officials at the local level to ensure an effective and adequate response to these incidents. This would also include reviewing laws and regulations which discriminate, directly or indirectly against one’s religion or belief, including in particular the Blasphemy Act (Canada);2 108.113. Intensify its efforts to respect and uphold freedom of expression, including political expression, and the freedom to manifest one’s religious 2 20 The recommendation as read during the interactive dialogue: “Undertake measures to protect members of religious minority groups, including Ahmadis, Bahais, Christians and Shias from harassment and acts of violence. This should commence with holding senior law enforcement accountable for their duties that include training for law enforcement officials at the local level to ensure an effective and adequate response to these incidents. This would also include reviewing laws and regulations which discriminate, directly or indirectly against one’s religion or belief, including in particular the Blasphemy Act”.

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