A/52/477 English Page 13 42. Romania, in reply to a communication summarized under the second, fourth, fifth and sixth categories of violations, explained its policy on democratization and respect for the law, including in the area of religion. "Resolute measures have been taken by the Government of Romania, both at the administrative and legislative levels, to overcome past injustices and to guarantee the freedom of religion, as enshrined in the 1991 democratic Constitution of Romania and in European and international human rights instruments to which the country is a party". Referring to the situation of the Greek Catholic church, the Romanian authorities stated that the process of restitution of properties confiscated under the former regime had been accelerated. "The Upper Chamber of the parliament of Romania - the Senate - has passed new legislation on 12 June 1997 providing that the Greek Catholic Church is to be given back one church building in each locality in which the Orthodox Church has several church buildings and there are local residents of Greek Catholic denomination". The authorities also stated that they were taking the necessary measures in relation to all displays of intolerance. With regard to the Jehovah's Witnesses, the authorities recalled that they were recognized by law and that their activities were protected against any act violating human rights. The Government's Department of Religious Affairs in fact adopted on 30 April 1997 "an order addressed to all local public authorities, that recognized their full entitlement to have or build their own administrative buildings or places of worship". 43. The Special Rapporteur wishes to thank the Romanian authorities in particular for their very detailed replies, especially the second reply, which included a first part entitled "Implementation of the 1981 Declaration" referring to the "Constitution of Romania" and the "internal regulatory framework governing the question of religion"; a second part entitled "The contribution of education to more effective promotion of religious tolerance", and a third part entitled "Allegations of intolerance by the Orthodox clergy towards religious minorities: Greek Catholics and Jehovah's Witnesses". 44. Switzerland, in reply to a communication summarized under the first category of violations, demonstrated in a careful review, especially of cantonal and federal court decisions, that the members of the Church of Scientology were not treated in a discriminatory manner in comparison with other religious communities, particularly in the area of public and private education. Furthermore, it emphasized that adequate legal means existed at the federal and cantonal levels, through which the representatives of the Church of Scientology had been able to secure enforcement of the rights they were claiming. 45. Viet Nam, of violations, Hai Chanh) and carry on their in reply to a communication summarized under the sixth category said that Le Quang Vinh (Thich Tri Tu), Nguyen Chon Tam (Thich Phu Thinh (Thich Hai Thinh) had been released and could freely religious activities. /...