Anti-conversion law
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Anti-conversion laws, or anti-conversion legislations, are a set of judicial rules that restrict or prohibit conversion of faith (proselytism) from one religion to another. It is a federal law in countries such as Algeria,[1] Bhutan, Myanmar, and Nepal.[2][3] They are meant to prevent forced conversion of individuals to different religions, and offences are punishable by imprisonment and fine.[4] Sri Lanka has prepared its legislation, but has not yet enacted it.[5] Pakistan had introduced the Prohibition of Forced Conversion Bill 2021 that was rejected by its Ministry of Religious Affairs in 2021.[6]