E/CN.4/1991/56 page 46 "For redress, anyone who has had his right to freedom of conscience infringed or who has been discriminated against because of his religious belief may file an application in the Civil Court, Fist Hall, pleading that the position be rectified. Since 1987, it is also possible to ask for redress on the basis of Act XIV of 1987 which has made the European Convention on Human Rights part of the law of Malta. Finally, one may file a petition before the European Convention on Human Rights." Mexico "In conformity with the provisions of articles 24 and 130 of the Constitution, freedom of religious belief and practice is firmly protected by Mexican law, which permits no discrimination whatever in this area, either by the State or by private individuals." Nicaragua "1. 2. Exhaustion of administrative remedies before the national police. Filing an application for protection amparo with the Supreme Court of Justice." Norway The Government of Norway provided the following answer to this question: "In 1981 the Norwegian Penal Code was amended, and a new section 135A was added. The section has been incorporated into Part II, Felonies. The wording is as follows: 'Anyone who threatens, insults or exposes any person or groups of persons to hatred, persecution or contempt on account of their religion, race, colour or national or ethnic origin by means of a public utterance or by other means of communication brought before, or in any other way disseminated among the general public, shall be liable to fine or imprisonment up to two years. The same applies to anyone levelling such insults against a person or group on account of their homosexual inclinations, way of life or orientation. Anyone who incites to, or aids and abets in, the commission of an offence referred to in the first paragraph, shall be penalized in the same way'." Romania "Yes. Legal remedies are available. Current legislation defends believers against any abuses caused by any acts of religious intolerance or discrimination." Saint Vincent and the Grenadines "Any person who alleges that his right to freedom of religious practice is being, has been, or is about to be infringed can apply to the High Court for relief. This is a speedy and effective remedy."

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