A/HRC/43/15 19. The delegation emphasized that fighting corruption remained one of the priorities of the State Prosecutor General. The Government had submitted to Parliament amendments to the Integrity and Prevention of Corruption Act aimed at improving further legislation and enabling the Commission for the Prevention of Corruption to perform its tasks more effectively. The Government had adopted the Programme on Anti-Corruption Measures for 2017–2019, which contained measures to strengthen the integrity of public employees, high officials and other employees in the public sector and to increase the transparency of operations in the public sector. 20. Slovenia had comprehensive laws on the restitution of property and ensured the return of properties confiscated during the Second World War. The Ministry of Justice and the World Jewish Restitution Organization had jointly commissioned a study in 2018 to evaluate the extent of heirless Jewish-owned properties from that period. The Ministry of Justice would take appropriate measures after having analysed findings of the study. 21. In 2013, the Constitutional Court had ruled that restrictions on ritual slaughter contained in the Animal Protection Act were in line with the Constitution, arguing that the restrictions protected animals from suffering that could be prevented without disproportionately infringing on religious freedom. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 22. During the interactive dialogue, 81 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 23. Rwanda commended Slovenia for the steps taken to implement the recommendations of its review of 2014. It applauded the firm commitment by Slovenia to women’s empowerment and gender equality at the national and international level. 24. Serbia commended Slovenia for all the measures adopted to strengthen the capacity of the Human Rights Ombudsman in conformity with the Paris Principles. 25. Slovakia welcomed the adoption of an amendment to the Constitution establishing the right to water as a constitutionally guaranteed right. Slovakia appreciated progress made in ensuring to Roma children equal opportunities for education. 26. Spain noted with appreciation the adoption of the Protection against Discrimination Act and the legal amendments to bring the country’s national human rights institution into line with the Paris Principles. 27. The State of Palestine noted with appreciation measures taken regarding the protection of the right to health and in the area of business and human rights, including programmes and action plans adopted in those areas. 28. Thailand commended Slovenia for its achievements in providing universal access to health services, and for its efforts to promote and protect the rights of minorities, including improving the living conditions of the Roma community. 29. Tunisia welcomed the efforts made by Slovenia to improve its legislative and institutional framework, and to establish a national human rights institution complying with the Paris Principles. 30. Turkey noted with appreciation the considerable progress made in ratifying additional international human rights treaties and strengthening the legislative framework and institutional framework, as well as in adopting new administrative and social measures, since the review of 2014. 31. Ukraine commended Slovenia for its strong commitment to human rights. Ukraine noted the adoption of the Protection against Discrimination Act, amendments to the Human Rights Ombudsman Act and an action plan on business and human rights. 32. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland commended Slovenia for signing the Global Pledge on Media Freedom and encouraged Slovenia to ensure that 4