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56.
With respect to human trafficking, Croatia was not only a transit country, but also
had become a country of origin and destination. Therefore, a new national plan had been
adopted and had largely been implemented, and other legal measures had been adopted.
57.
Croatia stated that it was amending its Penal Code before proceeding to the
ratification of the Convention on enforced disappearance.
58.
Concerning Roma education, the Croatia Education Policy prohibited any kind of
segregation, and Croatia was committed to the integrative education of Roma minorities.
59.
Hungary expressed appreciation for the adoption of the strategy for judicial system
reform in 2005, while noting challenges such as the number of delays in court proceedings,
the unresolved war crimes cases, and providing access to legal aid. Hungary also welcomed
the progress made in facilitating the return and reintegration of refugees, especially
returnees belonging to the Serb minority. Hungary made recommendations.
60.
Sweden referred to the fact that in 2007, the European Committee for the Prevention
of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment had indicated that, in
certain cases, alleged ill treatment by the police could be considered as amounting to
torture. Sweden requested elaboration on measures to ensure impartial investigations into
allegations of torture and the prosecution and punishment of perpetrators. Sweden asked
about measures to protect the rights of children with disabilities. Sweden made
recommendations.
61.
Italy highlighted its intense and constructive bilateral relations with Croatia. Italy
referred to the positive role played by the Italian minority in Croatia as having been
instrumental in the steady improvements of political, economic and social standards in the
Country. Italy appreciated also the in the establishment of regional cooperation frameworks
such as the Central European initiative, the Adriatic-Ionic initiative and the Quadrilateral
Initiative. Italy encouraged Croatia to pay attention to both the promotion of women in the
labour market and the protection of children from abuse, international drug trafficking and
exploitation. Italy made a recommendation.
62.
The Republic of Moldova inquired about Government action plans specific to
human rights, and asked whether there were indicators/mechanisms to help monitor the
implementation of the National Human Rights Promotion and Protection Programme. It
also asked whether the protection granted to victims of domestic violence under the
national Strategy for Protection from Domestic violence would be extended to potential
victims of such violence. It made recommendations.
63.
The Czech Republic welcomed Croatia’s readiness to tackle problematic issues,
while expressing concern about reports that many cases of war crimes remained unresolved
and that the selection of cases had been disproportionately directed at ethnic Serbs. It hoped
that Croatia would adopt and implement national legislation and regulations aimed at
resolving the issue of former tenancy rights holders, mainly ethnic Serbs, who had been
displaced as a result of the conflict. It made recommendations.
64.
Belarus inquired about Croatia’s systematic efforts to combat trafficking, including a
national plan. Belarus stressed that particular attention should be given to the rights of
Roma and the right of refugees to return. Belarus encouraged the protection of women’s
rights in the workplace, referring to the need to eliminate unemployment among them.
Belarus made recommendations.
65.
Palestine welcomed the efforts made regarding refugees and noted Croatia’s
cooperation on the issue at the regional level, highlighting the fact that Croatia had
elaborated the framework for guaranteeing the right of refugees to return without
conditions. Palestine also noted the adoption of a law on regional development in 2009 in
order to reintegrate refugees into Croatian society, including re-housing programmes. In
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