Blasphemy Laws
The following countries have adopted blasphemy laws into their Penal Code under Sharia law, which violates an individual’s freedom of speech:
Country
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Blasphemy Laws in Penal Code
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Description
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Egypt
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Article 98(f)
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Ridiculing or insulting religion.
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Indonesia
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Article 156(a)
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Contempt against religion.
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Pakistan
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Article 295B & C
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Defiling Quran;
Derogatory remarks against Mohammad.
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Turkey
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Article 301
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Insulting Turkishness.
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Tajikistan
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2009 Tajik Religion Law
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Criminalizes unregistered religious activity.
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Uzbekistan
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Article 159, 216, 244
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Illegal religious organizations;
Proselytizing, distributing materials.
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