E/CN.4/1991/56 page 17 to a state of mind, the judicial practice of the Federal Tribunal shows that it also encompasses freedom to express and to spread one's religious beliefs, provided the limits of public order are respected. Within those limits, criticism of the religious opinions or beliefs of others must therefore be tolerated, for it is the corollary to spreading one's belief (ATF 57 I 116). Protection of believers of all faiths and non-believers is therefore guaranteed under the same basic law, and in the event of an alleged breach of that law, anyone can lodge an appeal with the Federal Tribunal (see the reply to question (h) for more details)." Tunisia "Equal protection is unquestionably afforded: and is of fundamental importance in Tunisia. it is rooted in tradition The Tunisian Constitution of 1 June 1959, which has been amended on a number of occasions and is still in force, stipulates in article 5 that: 'The Republic of Tunisia guarantees the inviolability of the human person and freedom of conscience and protects free practice of religious worship ...'. Article 6 of the Constitution goes on to add: 'All citizens have the same rights and the same duties. They are equal before the law'. More recently, the National Pact, signed on 7 November 1988 by representatives of various political movements, affirmed that 'protection of fundamental human freedoms involves strengthening the values of tolerance, rejecting all forms of extremism and violence, and non-interference in the beliefs and in the behaviour of others, and above all in their opinions, so that religion remains free of any constraint'. It also emphasizes that 'The principle of equality is no less important than the principle of freedom. The equality of individuals means equality between men and women, without any distinction on grounds of religion, colour, opinion or political credo'." Union of Soviet Socialist Republics The Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics did not provide a specific reply to this question. However, in its general reply, the following was indicated: "Citizens of the USSR are equal before the law in all aspects of civil, political, economic, social and cultural life, irrespective of their attitude to religion." Uruguay "In our country there is no difference whatsoever in the treatment afforded to citizens who manifest a different religious faith. Article 8 of the Constitution states that 'all persons are equal before the law, and the sole distinction between them is that of talents or virtues'." Yugoslavia The Government of Yugoslavia provided the same reply to questions (a), (b) and (c).