E/CN.4/1991/56 page 40 27. (g) Has your country taken any steps against the expression or of extremist or fanatical opinions which may lead to religious intransigence or intolerance? Albania "There have been no expressions of extremist or fanatical opinions." The Bahamas "Such action has never been necessary." Bahrain In its reply the Government of Bahrain indicated that "... the phenomenon of religious intolerance or extremism does not exist in Bahrain since, in accordance with the provisions of the law, every person enjoys the right to freedom of belief and freedom of expression, provided that such is not prejudicial to public order and security in the country". Bangladesh "If the situation so happens, which is very very rare, the relevant laws for maintenance of public order and freedom of religion are invoked." Cuba "Yes. Steps have been taken against the limitation of religious worship. No fanaticism has occurred in Cuba." Dominica "Dominica has not taken any steps against the expression of extremist or fanatical opinions which may lead to religious intransigence or intolerance." Dominican Republic "No measures have been adopted in this connection since all religious manifestations have shown respect for our legal norms." Ecuador "The adoption of extremist or fanatical positions by members of religious sects or groups is inconsistent with the requirements of the law for guaranteeing freedom of religion. Article 19 of the Constitution prohibits any activity injurious to public safety and morals or the fundamental rights of other individuals. Fortunately, there have been no recent expressions of extremist religious behaviour in Ecuador." Germany "Our constitution guarantees freedom of expression. Article 5(1), first sentence, of the Basic Law reads: 'Everyone has the right freely to express and disseminate his opinion by speech, in writing and pictures and freely to inform himself from generally accessible sources' (...).

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