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by allowing the regular and frequent visits of chaplains, and respect for the privacy of conversation and the secrecy inherent in sacra- mental confession.

15. The right of hospitalised persons and of all other persons in situa- tions of confinement for whatever reason and of whatever kind, to continue to enjoy religious freedom, and the corresponding duty of the respective authorities to enable them to practise their religion, including by allowing visits of chaplains, or by facilitating free access to a minister of the respective religious community.

16. The right of parents and guardians to provide for the religious and moral education of their children and wards that is in accordance with their own religion or their own conviction or indeed their own preference for the quality of education of their children and wards.

§ 4. Both parties re-affirm their determination to implement and safe- guard the rights provided for in §§ 1-3 above in accordance with pro- visions specified in the present Agreement or in any future agree- ment between the Parties.

Chapter III ECCLESIASTICAL RIGHTS

RIGHTS TO SELF ORGANIZATION, JURISDICTION AND PERSONNEL

Article 5

§ 1. The State of Palestine acknowledges the Church›s freedom to carry out its religious, moral, educational, social and charitable mission. The implementation of this mission shall be in accordance with Pal- estinian Law when required by the nature of the matter.

§ 2. The Church has the freedom to organize its internal affairs, including the appointment, transfer or dismissal of all office holders, minis- ters of religion, and all other personnel in the service of the Church.

§ 3. The civil jurisdiction of the Catholic ecclesiastical courts, as recog- nized in Palestinian law, shall remain valid as it stands at the time of signing of this Agreement. Any future modification to this status should be mutually agreed.