A/HRC/8/33 Page 8 Czech Republic was asked if it intends to continue the practice of using cage beds or net beds. Cuba recommended the abolition of this practice in all health-care and social care facilities. 28. Pakistan commended the Czech Republic on its commitment and contribution to the work of the Human Rights Council in general and the revised system of special procedures in particular. Pakistan stated that the fulfilment of its voluntary pledges within one year, a standing invitation to all thematic special procedures and compliance with obligations arising from core human rights instruments as well as recommendations of treaty bodies point to the commitment to the goal of promoting and protecting human rights. Pakistan asked for a specific approximation of the time frame and details of interim measures to comply with treaty body recommendations on the consideration and approval of the anti-discrimination act, specific medical services act, and the new police legislation. It asked the delegation to provide more details on the kind of claims that victims will be able to file with the Public Defender of Rights regarding discrimination and possible compensatory actions. 29. Malaysia welcomed, among others, the proposed amendment to the Criminal Code in relation to protecting children against sexual exploitation and the structured approach in fighting human trafficking. It noted that the Government stated that it paid particular attention to the recommendations of the Public Defender of Rights. It enquired about how a particular case was taken up by the Public Defender and whether an individual who had exhausted the judicial process could bring his/her case to the Public Defender. 30. China noted that in order to promote and protect human rights, the Czech Government has worked to improve the judicial system and human rights supervisory and advisory bodies. China welcomed the open dialogue of the Czech Republic with treaty bodies and supported the efforts of the Government to continue promoting the rights of minorities and improve their situation. At the same time, China noted with deep regret that the CESCR expressed the view that the Government did not fully implement the Covenant. The Human Rights Committee and several treaty bodies have also noted that Roma living in the Czech Republic have for long time suffered from various forms of discrimination. China recommended (a) that the Czech Republic take concrete measures to implement ICESCR and carry out constructive dialogue with the CESCR, and (b) in accordance with the recommendations of treaty bodies and the pledges made by the Czech Republic, the drafting of the anti-discrimination act be completed as soon as possible to ensure that Roma are not discriminated against in the areas of employment, health care, education, housing and the administration of justice, and in particular, should strive to improve the conditions of Roma women and children. 31. In responding to questions concerning education of Roma children, the Czech Republic stated that it was fully aware that changing the social situation within the Roma community was a complex issue. Extensive attention has been dedicated to making the school performances of the disadvantaged and at risk groups successful, including Roma. In January 2005, a new act on education came into force. This legal document based on democratic principles represents a modern tool for fulfilling educational needs of all within mainstream conditions. The access to rights is ensured by implementing a broad range of support provisions described in the Schools Act and covered by the national budget. For instance Roma, as a vulnerable group, are entitled to enter preparatory classes one year prior to starting regular compulsory education. The number of staff and teachers is increasing and they are provided with necessary training to be aware of how to deal with differences. Another programme aims at financially supporting Roma secondary schools students. Since 2005, all schools are obliged to start teaching with new curricula based on the concept of school for all. The Czech Republic is listening carefully to voices and evaluations criticizing the fact that most of the Roma children are placed in schools for children with learning