A/51/542
English
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Recommendations
Comments and measures
Concerning freedom of movement,
including departure from Iranian
territory, the question of religion
should be deleted from passport
application forms and this freedom
should not be obstructed in any way.
No discrimination should impede access
by the Baha’is to education in higher
educational establishments or to
employment in the Administration and
in the private sector.
With regard to the judiciary, the
Special Rapporteur reiterates the
recommendations formulated concerning
recognized minorities.
The authorities should review or set
aside the death sentences passed on
Baha’is and should promulgate
amnesties or any other appropriate
measures to prevent the enforcement of
the penalties imposed.
(c)
Protestants
Recommendations
Comments and measures
The legal status of some religious
associations, including the Universal
Church, should be clarified through
rehabilitation.
The Protestant communities should be
able to engage in their religious
activities in full freedom, except
where restrictions may apply as
provided for in internationally
recognized standards. To that end,
the ban on the Bible Society of Iran
and on the Garden of Evangelism should
be lifted and freedom to write, print
and disseminate religious
publications, including the Bible,
should be fully respected.
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