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With reference to its previous comments, the Committee notes with interest that the new Constitution of 11 June 1991, in article 1(3) bans all forms of discrimination, in particular on the grounds of race, ethnic origin, region, colour, sex, language, religion, caste, political opinion, wealth and birth in accordance with Article 1, paragraph 1(a), of the Convention. It notes, however, that article 19 of the Constitution prohibits discrimination in employment and remuneration on grounds of, specifically, sex, colour, social or ethnic origin or political opinions, without mentioning religion. Nevertheless, in view of the fact that this ground is included, along with the others listed in the Convention, in section 1(3) of the preliminary draft Labour Code, which bans all discrimination in respect of employment and occupation, the Committee hopes that this preliminary draft will be adopted in the near future. It also hopes that the next report will indicate the progress achieved in this respect.