A/HRC/43/2 discrimination, and discrimination which has or might have consequences for the discriminated person that would be difficult to remedy in terms of damage caused to the person's legal status, rights, or obligations, particularly if it affects children or other vulnerable persons. 800. The delegation reiterated the Government’s commitment to non-discrimination of LGBTI persons. The Protection against Discrimination Act has provided the protection of all persons against discrimination, irrespective of different personal circumstances. According to the Civil Union Act, a civil union between same-sex couples should have the same legal consequences as a marriage with the exception of adoption by both partners and the right to biomedically assisted procreation. 801. Concerning recommendations on the protection of national minorities, the delegation noted that the Government has considered that the existing legislation has adequately guaranteed persons belonging to national minorities the right to non-discrimination, free expression of their national affiliation and the protection of their culture as well as the right to use their language and script. The Government would, however, endeavour to enhance dialogue with members of all national minorities in order to facilitate full enjoyment of their rights. 802. The National Programme of Measures for Roma for the period 2017–2021 has included comprehensive measures to improve further the situation of Roma, as well as achieve their social inclusion. In cooperation with relevant ministries, the competent Government Office for National Minorities has already begun the activities to draft a new comprehensive national programme of measures for Roma for the period 2021–2030. The Government has taken several measures to improve living conditions of the Roma population, especially regarding their access to drinking water and sanitation. The right to drinking water has already been and would continue to be granted to all citizens and inhabitants under the same conditions. 803. Slovenia has been attaching full attention to the rights of migrants. In 2019, the Government adopted a comprehensive Migration Strategy, addressing the integration of migrants as a vulnerable group. 804. Concerning hate speech, the delegation stated that the Government has been advocating a zero-tolerance policy regarding hate speech. Public institution has been expected to carry out its function to prevent and sanction hate speech and hate crime. The Government has given priority to prevention. The ministries have been implementing numerous programmes, including educational activities aimed at preventing public incitement to hatred and intolerance. The Criminal Code of Slovenia has criminalized hate speech in Article 297 (public incitement to hatred, violence, and intolerance). The Media Act and the Audiovisual Media Services Act have stipulated the prohibition of incitement to inequality and intolerance. 805. The delegation reiterated the continued full support of Slovenia to the universal periodic review process as a unique peer-review mechanism, bringing changes and delivering results at all levels. The Government would devote the utmost attention to the implementation of recommendations received. The Government has already decided to submit its mid-term universal periodic review report. As a candidate for the Human Rights Council for the period of 2026–2028, Slovenia has pledged to work for the advancement of human rights in international human rights forums, including through active engagement in the universal periodic review process. GE. 125