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religion or belief in any sphere of life. However, this does not preclude
co-operation with the Centre for Human Rights in regard to the principle of
assistance and an exchange of views and information in this field."
Malta
"Probably our legislation is already in line with the Declaration but
Government will always appreciate technical assistance if it is felt that the
guarantees referred to in (h) are not enough."
Mexico
"The Government of Mexico considers that the fundamental guarantees for
respect for religious practices and beliefs are part of national law and
standard practice, and are fully in accordance with the principles set out in
the Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of
Discrimination based on Religion or Belief; it therefore does not see any need
for the technical assistance of experts from the Centre for Human Rights."
Nicaragua
"The Government of Nicaragua considers that, in the present
circumstances, revision of national legislation on this subject is not
appropriate."
The Government of Norway referred to this question as follows:
"The Norwegian Government considers Norwegian legislation to be in
accordance with the principles set forth in the Declaration on the Elimination
of All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination based on Religion and
Belief. At present there are no concrete plans for any major revisions of the
legislation in this field."
Romania
"In the future Constitution of Romania which is in the process of
preparation, the principles set forth in the Declaration on the Elimination of
All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination based on Religion or Belief
have been appropriately expressed. The Government of Romania has accepted and
will always accept technical assistance from specialists who can help us
through their experience."
Sweden
"Swedish legislation corresponds with the provisions of the Declaration
on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination based on
Religion or Belief. Therefore the Swedish Government feels that advisory
assistance is not needed."
Switzerland
"Future article 26 bis of the CPS (cf. reply to question (g)) will
provide an effective means of preventing and eliminating any discrimination
based on religion or belief, as required by article 4 of the Declaration on