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Grenada
"The 1973 Constitution of Grenada affords equal protection to both
believers of all faiths and non-believers (see sections 1,9 and 13 of the
Grenada Constitution Order 1973)."
Iraq
"Iraqi national legislation affords equal protection to believers of all
faiths, particularly in the case of divinely-revealed religions, and does not
interfere with religious or sectarian beliefs except in cases in which these
encourage terrorist acts against society. Criminal and terrorist acts are
punishable, regardless of the religious or sectarian beliefs of their
perpetrators.
Article 25 of the Constitution promulgated in 1970 guarantees freedom of
religion, belief and religious observance, provided that it is exercised in a
manner consistent with the provisions of the Constitution, the law and the
requirements of public order and morality. The official State religions in
Iraq is Islam, as stipulated in article 4 of the Constitution. However,
although Iraq is therefore in favour of belief in God, the law does not
condone any hostile attitudes or measures in regard to non-believers."
Malta
"Equal protection is afforded to believers of all faiths and to
non-believers."
Mexico
"Mexican law does not make any kind of distinction between believers and
non-believers. Again, it respects the freedom of religious belief and this
right affords equal protection to all those individuals who do not hold such
beliefs."
Morocco
The Government of Morocco did not provide a specific answer to this
question. However, in its general reply, it mentioned that "... the 1972
Constitution clearly states in article 6 that 'Islam is the religion of the
State, which shall guarantee the free exercise of religion for all'."
New Zealand
The Government of New Zealand did not provide a specific answer to this
question but indicated, in its general reply, that "since the majority of
New Zealand residents are of the Christian faith, Christianity has inevitably
had an indirect influence on New Zealand law. There is no established church
in New Zealand and a variety of religions are practised".
Nicaragua
"In Nicaragua equal protection is afforded both to believers and to
non-believers. Article 27 of the Constitution says: 'Everyone is equal
before the law and entitled to equal protection. There shall be no