The annual USA report on religious freedom has been published.  In this report, any effort to confront cults is considered negative, in violation of a basic human right.  For instance, Germany is criticized for their efforts against Scientology and France is criticized for their legislation in regard to cults, etc.  There is absolutely no mention of the harm done by many cults.

Here is part of the report, from the Religion News Blog, and for the full text, see link:

The U.S. Department of State released the sixth Annual Report on International Religious Freedom September 15, examining the "status of religious freedom around the world."

The annual report to Congress, mandated by the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, aims to "examine barriers to religious freedom, note countries where religious freedom conditions have improved, and describe U.S. actions to promote international religious freedom."

The report identifies many countries that restrict religious freedom through: totalitarian or authoritarian actions to control religious belief or practice, state hostility toward minority or non-approved religions, state neglect of societal discrimination against or persecution of minority religions, discriminatory legislation or policies prejudicial to certain religious, and denouncing certain religions by affiliating them with dangerous "cults" or "sects."

Note: The full text of the 2004 International Religious Freedom Report can be found on-line.  See link.