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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
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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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