E/CN.4/1995/91/Add.1 page 93 43. Chapter I of Constitutional Decree No. regulations and constitutional developments" the State’s policies, which are divided into 2. National unity; 3. Form of government; 4. economy; 6. Society; and 7. Foreign policy. religion, reads as follows: "1. 7 entitled "Principles, contains the principles guiding seven sections: 1. Religion; The judicial system; 5. The Part 1, which directly concerns Religion Islam is the guiding religion of the largest majority of the Sudanese people. It is the basis of the laws, regulations and policies of the State. But other revealed religions like Christianity, or religious traditional beliefs may freely be adopted by anyone, and the freedom of religion is to be guaranteed by the State and its laws." Chapter II, part 1, of Decree No. 7 stipulates: "1. Rights and duties It is the duty of a religious citizen to be honest and truthful, and he has the right to choose his religion without any compulsion, and not to be discriminated against because of his faith, beliefs, social or financial standing. It is the duty of the citizen to contribute his thoughts and advice, and it is his right to have freedom of expression and to participate in public life in accordance with the law. It is the citizen’s right to earn his living through fair competition, and not to have his possessions confiscated except in accordance with the law. The citizen has the right to freedom of movement and residence." Chapter III of the Decree deals with the President of the Republic, the Vice-President, the States’ Sectoral Congresses and the General Congresses of the Political System, elections and the organization of the National Assembly and the elected States’ assemblies. 44. Constitutional Decree No. 8 is entitled "Appointment of the President of the Republic" and Constitutional Decree No. 9, "Transfer of powers". 45. The Act entitled "Religious affairs and Wakfs Act, 1980" consists of three parts: I. Preliminary; II. The general structure of the religious affairs and Wakfs; and III. General provisions". Part I stipulates as follows: "2. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires: ’The Council’ means the High Council of Religious Affairs and Wakfs; ’General Secretariat’ means the technical and administrative organ entrusted with implementing the policies of the Council;