E/CN.4/2006/5/Add.1 Page 60 265. While the Special Rapporteur does not discourage the existence of denominational schools, she expresses her concern about pressure within the schools to adhere to certain religious obligations. In this regard she would like to draw the Government’s attention to article 5(1) of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights which provides that, “Nothing in the present Covenant may be interpreted as implying for any State, group or person any right to engage in any activity or perform any act aimed at the destruction of any of the rights and freedoms recognized herein or at their limitation to a greater extent than is provided for in the present Covenant.” New Zealand Communication sent on 14 July 2005 266. The Special Rapporteur was concerned at reports that several mosques and Islamic centers were reportedly vandalized in the northern city of Auckland on the night of 11 July 2005. The buildings’ windows were broken and some graffiti, which read "RIP (Rest In Peace) Londoners," and "RIP L ondon" were sprayed in black paint on walls facing the street. Concern had been expressed that these attacks on the Muslim community were perpetrated in retaliation to subway and bus bombings in central London on 7 July 2005, which killed more than 50 people and injured 700 and for which a Muslim group had reportedly claimed responsibility. The Special Rapporteur had been informed that both Muslim and political leaders had condemned these recent series of attacks. Response from the Government dated 6 September 2005 267. The Government provided the following answers to the questions raised by the Special Rapporteur: 268. The facts alleged in the letter of 14 July are accurate. There were seven incidents concerning five mosques (one being targeted twice) and one Muslim cultural centre in Auckland over the period 8-11 July 2005. The nature of the incidents was as outlined in the Special Rapporteur’s letter. 269. In relation to each of the above seven incidents complaints were lodged with the Police. 270. As a result of the complaints to the Police an investigation was carried out, leading to the arrest of two 18-year-old students who are both members of a right wing group. The two individuals have been charged with seven counts of intentional damage under section 269 of the Crimes Act 1961. The Police are not looking for any other offenders. 271. At the time of the attacks Police patrols were tasked with increasing their observations on mosques. Additionally, meetings were held with mosque leaders to provide advice and support as well as to provide briefing on the Police investigation that was at that time taking place. Liaison with the mosques and with local leaders is continuing.