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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' (...).