A/HRC/WG.6/1/CZE/4 page 6 The Russian Federation stated that the effective functioning of the agency dealing with the situation of Roma. It also called upon the Government to carry out investigations regarding some cases noted by treaty bodies, NGOs and the Ombudsman related to alleged sterilization of Roma women in order to eliminate this kind of inhuman practice. 22. Algeria noted that in paragraphs 10 to 13 of the stakeholders’ summary report, the Roma, foreign nationals and members of other marginalized groups have been subject to ill-treatment by private individuals, police authorities and State actors. These groups are subject to racist acts and violence by racist movements, vigilante groups and to hostile police attitudes, which are not adequately investigated. Algeria recommended that the Czech Republic develop appropriate training and awareness-raising measures towards the Roma, ethnic minorities and other marginalized groups and to create a justice system complying with international standards and ensuring that the perpetrators can be brought to justice. It also recommended that the Czech authorities provide adequate protection for human rights defenders and marginalized groups against racially motivated violence. Algeria recommended, with respect to continuing discrimination concerning housing and the enjoyment of decent standards of living elaborated in paragraphs 31 to 34 of the summary, to enact anti-discrimination legislation in the field of access to private and public housing, as noted in paragraphs 30 to 34 of the compilation report. Algeria noted that paragraph 20 of the compilation reported that a high proportion of Roma women have been subjected to coerced sterilization. Paragraph 23 of the compilation noted concern expressed by CEDAW about violence against women. In this respect, Algeria recommended that the Czech Republic acknowledge the harm done to the victims of sterilization, in particular Roma, bring perpetrators to justice and provide reparations to the victims. Furthermore, it urged the Czech Republic to establish clear mandatory criteria for the informed consent of women prior to sterilization. It also recommended that the Czech Republic adhere to the recommendation made by CEDAW to closely monitor the effective implementation of the new legal framework in the Employment Act and Labour Code, provide anti-discrimination provisions for the advancement of women and minorities and ensure that the private sector fully abides by anti-discrimination laws. Finally, Algeria recommended that the Czech Republic adhere to the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families. 23. Australia noted its interest in hearing about the Czech Republic’s views, approach and support for national human rights institutions. In particular, Australia asked if the Czech Republic has a national human rights institution in accordance with the Paris Principles and if it has plans to establish one. 24. Canada commended the Czech Republic’s commitment to rebuilding a democratic legal order and undertaking the process of bringing its legislation into harmony with its international obligations. However, ensuring that international human rights standards are implemented at the national level is a difficult task for all States and in this vein, Canada recommended increased training in international human rights law for the judiciary and measures to strengthen its independence. Canada noted that the Human Rights Committee, CESCR and CRC expressed concern that no specific legislation has been enacted to outlaw discrimination against Roma. They were concerned that despite the adoption of relevant programmes, discrimination against Roma continues to persist in practice, including in the areas of labour, access to employment, health care, education and housing. Canada noted that CERD, CRC, CAT and the Human Rights Committee expressed concern about information according to which Roma are subject to ill-treatment by police officers. CAT expressed concern at the alleged reluctance on the part of the police to investigate such acts of violence against Roma. The Human Rights Committee recommended the enactment of comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation, provision of legal aid for victims and the institution of effective monitoring mechanisms. Also, CEDAW recommended undertaking effective measures