A/HRC/34/12 8. The 2014 Law on the People’s Advocate (Ombudsman) had consolidated the capacity of the former Centre for Human Rights. It had reduced the number of people’s advocates, modified the appointment procedure (now by Parliament, on the basis of public competition) to guarantee transparency and the involvement of civil society and had established compliance criteria for candidates. 9. The new Law on the Governmental Agent to the European Court of Human Rights had been adopted and provided for a revised mechanism for observation of the Court in the Republic of Moldova. It regulated representation before the Court and enforcement of the Court’s decisions and judgments. 10. The draft law regulating the legal capacity of persons with disabilities would ensure compliance with the provisions of article 12 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, as it modified the concept of the legal capacity of persons with disabilities by providing the adult person and the emancipated person with the possibility to obtain protection in case of decreased personal, physical or mental abilities, to institute a family council, to have a temporary guardian appointed and to be able to represent himself or herself in civil proceedings. 11. The new National Mechanism on Prevention of Torture had became functional, following the completion of the selection procedure for the members of the council of the National Mechanism on Prevention of Torture. 12. The Republic of Moldova had taken measures to improve detention conditions, especially by providing regular budgetary allocations, constructing a new penitentiary to solve the problem of overcrowding in penitentiary facilities and promoting the new Strategy for the Development of the Penitentiary System for 2016-2020. 13. The delegation presented the measures taken to ensure the right to education for all. National priorities, particularly education for children and young people with disabilities, were enshrined in the 2011-2020 development programme for inclusive education in the Republic of Moldova. 14. Regarding inter-ethnic relations and protection of the rights of persons belonging to national minorities, the legislation of the Republic of Moldova corresponded to the highest recognized international standards. A new strategy on inclusive diversity in the Republic of Moldova, for 2016-2026, was being promoted. The Government was taking measures to promote the official language and ensure training for adults belonging to national minorities. 15. One of the Government’s prerogatives was to provide the rights to freedom of expression and equal assembly to everyone. A new draft law on non-commercial organizations, aimed at facilitating registration of non-governmental organizations and improving their functioning, was expected to be submitted to Parliament by the end of 2016. 16. A new initiative to amend the Criminal Code in order to regulate hate crimes was pending examination in Parliament. 17. The justice sector had undergone comprehensive reforms, which had included new measures improving access to justice for all social categories. The reforms were embodied in the action plan for implementation of the Justice Sector Reform Strategy for 2011-2016. 18. Selection and performance evaluation systems had been established for judges, and an integrated electronic system for the management of court files and the audio recording of hearings was being used by courts. Law No. 79 on reorganization of the judicial system would ensure accessibility through optimization of the court system, which would enhance 4