E/CN.4/1992/52 page 116 '2. All are equal before the law; there will be no discriminating on the basis of ... country of origin.' 2. Each year thousands of pilgrims from all over the world enter Israel to carry out the commandments of their faiths and worship at the holy places. Many of these visitors come from countries which declare themselves to be in a state of war with Israel. Nevertheless, the State of Israel ensures these pilgrims the full benefits guaranteed to all her citizens in terms of free access to holy places, freedom of religion and belief." Luxembourg "Yes." "The principle of reciprocity as regards the practice of religion by foreigners is based on articles 19 and 20 of our Magna Carta, which read as follows: 'Art. 19: There shall be no personal rights or privileges by reason of race, birth, social class, sex, religion or political ideas. Art. 20: Panamanians and foreigners are equal before the law, but the law may, for reasons to do with work, health, morality, public safety and the national economy, forbid the exercise of certain activities by foreigners in general or make it subject to special conditions. The law or the authorities, depending on the circumstances, may also take measures that affect solely nationals of particular countries in the event of war or in conformity with the provisions of international treaties.'" Portugal See under (b). "As seen above, freedom of faith and the public practice of one's faith is guaranteed for all individuals without any discrimination. This applies both to foreigners and to nationals." Sudan "Our country does not apply the principle of reciprocity with regard to foreigners practising their religion, since they are treated like Sudanese citizens." Trinidad and Tobago "This question is unclear."

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