Minority rights-based approaches to the protection and promotion of the rights of religious minorities 2013, para. 83
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In some States, religious minorities may be at significantly greater risk of arbitrary arrest and detention on the basis of their religion, their religious or social functions or their activities to claim their rights or peacefully protest. Several communications by Special Procedures to States have been based on allegations regarding arrest and sentencing (including death sentences) of members of religious minorities on the grounds of their religion or legitimate religious or human rights activities. Information provided alleged that in such cases trials often do not comply with international standards of fair trial and due process. Another context of insecurity is the situation of religious minorities during incarceration. Standards upholding the freedom of religion or belief rights of prisoners must be upheld, as noted by the Human Rights Committee (see CCPR/C/21/Rev.1/Add.4, para. 8).