7. 7.1 Freedom of conscience and religious belief: Articles (2), (18) and (26) Article (22) of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bahrain guarantees the right to freedom of conscience and religious belief, which stipulates that, “Freedom of conscience is absolute. The State guarantees the inviolability of worship, and the freedom to perform religious rites and hold religious parades and meetings in accordance with the customs observed in the country.” 7.2 In compliance with the recommendation of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry No. (1723 / B-2), which states: "To follow-up to the statement of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa on the reconstruction of some religious establishments by the Government's in accordance with administrative regulations at the expense of the State. The Commission welcomes considering this matter by the Government as soon as possible.” The Government has implemented the Royal directives in this regard, starting with the construction of places of worship and correcting the conditions of the violating establishments in accordance with the legal framework that preserves the sanctity and status of these places. Moreover, the Government directed the competent bodies to allocate a special budget for the completion of this portfolio. The formal procedures for all the projects have been completed in accordance with the timetable established in this regard. 7.3 The NIHR appreciates the Royal Order issued by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on the establishment of the King Hamad International Centre for Peaceful Coexistence, which will reflect a Parallel Report by the National Institution for Human Rights of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Human Rights Committee © 2018 42