Е/СЫ.4/1992/52 page 91 (d) Recognize that men and institutions remain free only when freedom is founded upon respect for moral and spiritual values and upon the rule of law. Sections 4 and 11 (copies attached) seem adequate to cover questions at (a), (b), (c), (d), and (g)." Bolivia No distinction is made in Bolivian legislation or practice between religion, religious sects and religious associations. Churches and religious associations and institutions are considered legal if they have legal personality, which entitles them to conduct their activities anywhere in the national territory. Botswana "There is no distinction made in national legislation or practice between religion, religious sects or associations." Burkina Faso In its reply, the Government of Burkina Faso did not refer specifically to this question, but stated the following: "Burkina Faso has just adopted, on 2 June 1991, a Constitution guaranteeing firstly a republican and secular form of State and secondly the exercise of fundamental freedoms, including freedom of belief and religion. This means that in our country no distinction is made in any legislation or any administrative or judicial practice between religions and religious sects with regard to religious practice. In Burkina Faso all religions are free to carry on their activities and do not need any special authorization for the purpose. However, when members or leaders of a religious denomination decide to set up an association of a religious nature, they have to comply with the legislative provisions in force." Canada "Both the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and human rights legislation refer to religion in general, with no distinction made between religion, religious sects and religious associations. Furthermore, both the Charter and human rights legislation have been interpreted to apply to minority as well as to majority religions. Indeed, it has been emphasized by the Supreme Court of Canada that the primary purpose of section 2 (a) of the Charter, which guarantees freedom of religion, is to safeguard religious minorities from the threat of the 'tyranny of the majority1 (R. v. Big M Drug Mart Ltd., (1985) 1 S.C.R. 295); and of section 15, which guarantees equality rights, to protect disadvantaged groups (Law Society of British Colombia v. Andrews, (1989) 1 S.C.R. 143).

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