Overview:

• Recognition and registration are amalgamated rather than differentiated.

• Non-Christian groups being denied access to broadcasting demonstrates a degree of inequality within the recognition system; laws on proselytism remain vague.

• State monitoring of mosques and alleged discrimination of members of the Muslim community are concerning.

• The nationwide ban on non-Christian religions being taught in the public-school curriculum is further demonstration of the country's restrictive approach to religion and belief.

• The requirement of state officials to construct religious buildings is alarming in terms of its restrictivity.

• The rule of mandatory registration violates the Bielefeldt provision despite the fact that it is not strictly enforced (according to Freedom House).

• The structure of the registration process as segmented into umbrella bodies is unnecessary and restrictive despite claims that such a structure does not impede the registration procedures.

Positive elements:

• Horizontal recognition is in effect.

Recommendations:

• Differentiate between recognition and registration within the system and provide sufficient procedures for the provision of both.

• Remove some of the existent restrictive structures and policies in place on the registration process.