A/51/542 English Page 9 Often, a ban on proselytizing by certain religious communities is the subject of special legislation (Armenia, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Republic of Moldova) and may entail prison sentences (Morocco, Nepal). 36. The fifth category concerns violations of the freedom to dispose of religious property. The communications sent raise the question of the restitution of goods and properties to religious communities (Albania, Belarus). Some allegations concern restrictions on certain religious groups’ access to places of worship (Israel) which may also lead to the closing of those places (Bulgaria, China, Lao People’s Democratic Republic). Bureaucratic obstacles to the acquisition of property by certain religious communities have also been reported in Indonesia and Romania. Lastly, places of worship seem to be the target of very serious violations, especially arson (Indonesia), desecration (Yemen) and destruction (China). 37. The sixth category concerns violations of the right to life, physical integrity and health of persons (clergy and believers). The Special Rapporteur has received reports of many cases of threats (Chad, Yemen), ill-treatment, arrests and detention (Armenia, China, Cyprus, Georgia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Viet Nam) and even murders (Mexico, Somalia, Tajikistan, Yemen). Such violations also appear in the religious extremism category. 38. With regard to States’ replies to communications other than urgent appeals, the deadline has not expired for 21 States: Armenia, Belarus, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Eritrea, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Nepal, Republic of Moldova, Russian Federation, Singapore, Somalia, Ukraine, Viet Nam and Yemen. 39. Of the 13 States for which the deadline has expired (Albania, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Chad, Georgia, Kuwait, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Mexico, Morocco, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan and United Kingdom), 5 have replied: Kuwait, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Mexico, Morocco and Romania. 40. With reference to the content of replies, Kuwait provided a general response basically referring to its positive law and stating that judicial cases are examined in accordance with the laws of the country. 41. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic provided information on its legislation in the area of tolerance and non-discrimination with regard to religion or belief and denied reports of an official campaign against Christians. It did, however, emphasize that some Christians and non-governmental organizations had used religion for political ends, in violation of the laws in force, and were trying to convert people to Christianity in exchange for material assistance and exemption from military service and from State taxes. Those responsible for such disturbances of public order and social stability are subject to prosecution, irrespective of their religion. 42. In its reply concerning the detention and subsequent hospitalization of a Muslim who had converted to Christianity and been found guilty of evangelism, Morocco stated that he had left the hospital at Inezgane on 3 June 1996. /...