A/HRC/41/13 Anti-Semitism and Other Forms of Intolerance for the period 2016–2018, and had established in 2011 the committee on preventing racism, xenophobia and anti-Semitism. The Committee included representatives from the central and regional governments, civil society and experts with an academic background. The authorities had adopted an amendment to the Criminal Code in 2017 to make investigations of extremist and racially motivated crimes more effective. 102. The Government did not interfere with the enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms by everyone, regardless of religious affiliation. In a decision handed down in 2010, the Constitutional Court had emphasized that members of non-registered religious organizations were entitled to rights equal to those of registered organizations. The authorities had provided an enabling environment for non-registered religious organizations, with the requirement that their activities complied with national legislation. 103. Spain commended the adoption of the National Strategy for Gender Equality and National Action Plan for the Prevention and Elimination of Violence against Women 2014– 2019 and recognized the existence of the Plenipotentiary of Roma communities. It encouraged Slovakia to continue combating gender discrimination. 104. The State of Palestine welcomed the steps taken to combat discrimination, including the adoption of the action plan on preventing all forms of discrimination. 105. Sweden praised the legislative amendments to reduce segregation in schools. It was concerned about developments regarding freedom of expression and that Roma women and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons continued to face obstacles in the enjoyment of their rights. 106. Switzerland was concerned about discrimination against Roma and the deterioration of the situation with regard to freedom of expression and freedom of the media. 107. Thailand applauded efforts to implement the national strategy for the protection and promotion of human rights, to establish the Office of the Commissioner for Children, to introduce an amendment to the law on education and to integrate minorities. 108. Togo commended the adoption of the national strategy for the protection and promotion of human rights and expressed conviction that further progress could be made to ensure better enjoyment of human rights. 109. Tunisia praised the adoption of legislation and strategies to combat discrimination and violence against women and children. 110. Turkey welcomed the adoption of the national strategy for the protection and promotion of human rights and efforts to eliminate discrimination against Roma, noting that Roma children and Roma women continued to face discrimination in the areas of education and health care. 111. Turkmenistan praised the approval of the national strategy for the protection and promotion of human rights and other strategies promoting the rights of women, children and persons with disabilities. 112. The United Kingdom noted that improvements were required with regard to the rights of Roma, tackling corruption, reforming police governance and improving the effectiveness of the judiciary, and that Slovakia was committed to addressing those issues. It urged Slovakia to address issues of media freedom and to protect journalists. 113. The United States welcomed reforms to the selection process for judges and the adoption of a code of conduct for judges. It noted with concern violence against minorities, including Roma, and shortfalls in integrating Roma and combating discrimination. 114. Ukraine commended Slovakia for positive changes in the area of human rights, in particular in the protection of the rights of women and children through the adoption of national strategies on human rights, on gender equality and on the protection of children from violence. 115. The Government had adopted a national programme for the development of education and training, covering the quality and availability of education, which would be 10