Overview:

• There exists no state procedures for the recognising or registering of entities as religious entities.

• Recognition and registration are amalgamated with a focus placed on the latter as legal registration; however, this registration procedure is not distinct for religious entities as secular entities may also use it.

• Exemptions for Buddhist monasteries suggest a degree of bias within the system in favour of Buddhist institutions; informational requirements for the monastery development seem appropriate but will require continued monitoring to ensure these are not expanded or are misused.

Positive elements:

• Nil.

Recommendations:

• Establish a recognition system that possesses within its capacities means to existentially recognise and legally register all religious entities simultaneously and a different levels of operation and activity; to become receptive, this system would need to be inclusive of all belief systems and would need to treat all applicants and entities equally regardless of their affiliations.

• Repeal laws restricting proselytism and any policies of reregistration.