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The limits to this right are expressed in the constitution itself and in
general laws. As stated above, the constitution guarantees the undisturbed
practice of religion and freedom of creed. Thus these two basic rights are
mutually contrasting and complementary. In individual cases they have to be
weighed against one another.
Sections 131 and 132 of the Penal Code, in addition to sections 166 to
168 already mentioned, afford protection against the dissemination of racist
ideas and incitement to racial discrimination, including discrimination based
on religious belief. These provisions make incitement of the people, the
glorification of violence and incitement to racial hatred punishable offence."
Greece
"In Greece, there have been no signs so far of extremist or fanatical
opinions of a nature to lead to religious intransigence or intolerance."
Grenada
"No steps have been taken in this regard."
Iraq
"The national legislation and all the various types of official and
unofficial cultural and social institutions at all levels constantly advocate
mutual affection and respect among all religions and religious communities,
with the exception of non-humanitarian and terrorist movements such as zionism
and freemasonry."
"As Malta has never known such fanaticism, the need to take the necessary
steps has not arisen."
Mexico
"The Constitution of the United Mexican States stipulates in article 6
that 'The expression of ideas shall not be subject to any judicial or
adminstrative investigations, unless it offends good morals, impairs the
rights of third parties, incites to crime or causes a break of the peace'.
There is no other limitation in Mexico on the exercise of freedom of ideas,
with the exception of those stipulated in the above-mentioned article of the
Constitution."
Nicaragua
"No incidents of this kind have occurred in Nicaragua."
Romania
"No laws concerning these situations have been enacted, since the
previous legislation also prohibited religious intransigence and intolerance."