E/CN.4/1991/56 page 19 Colombia In its reply, the Government of Colombia did not refer specifically to this question, but it stated: "... for historical reasons, Catholicism is the religion of most Colombians. For this and other reasons, a Concordat was agreed with the Holy See and it governs relations between the State and the Church ... In this regard, it should be pointed out that the Concordat is not inconsistent with recognition of freedom of conscience, nor does it impair the right of non-Catholics to immunity from coercion in religious matters, nor does it jeopardize the equality of all citizens before the law ... In Colombia, minority groups are not, because of their religious practices, a target of flagrant violations on grounds of religious belief." Cuba "The right of individuals to practise their religion, even when they form a minority, is protected under constitutional rules. Article 54 of the Constitution specifically sets out this right." Dominica "Dominica protects the right of its citizens to practise their faith when they constitute a religious minority, under the Commonwealth of Dominica Constitution Order 1978." Dominican Republic "In our country, it is recognized that the chief aim of the State is to afford effective protection of the rights of the individual and to maintain the means for gradual improvement within a system of freedom for the individual and social justice compatible with public order, the general welfare and the rights of all." Ecuador "Ecuador has not had an official religion since 1897, and hence no church enjoys special protection. Nevertheless, the population of Ecuador is, in the main, of the Roman Catholic faith. Despite this majority, various religions are freely practised in Ecuador and indeed the most varied sects have emerged in recent years. They too enjoy all the necessary guarantees to manifest their beliefs in public". Germany "Article 4(2) of the Basic Law guarantees the undisturbed practice of religion. Thus, in conjunction with Article 3(3) - no one may be prejudiced or favoured because of his sex, his parentage, his race, his language, his homeland and origin, his faith, or his religious or political opinions (emphasis added) - all persons, therefore, including minorities, may practise their religion freely and without hindrance. "These rights are also upheld by the country's laws. For instance, sections 166 to 168 of the Penal Code refer to violations of the freedom of