E/CN.4/1991/56 page 15 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

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