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61.
Liechtenstein has a short history of immigration of Muslim people, as indicated by the
delegation. Today, 1,600 Muslims live in Liechtenstein, many of them citizens. In response to
the question raised by Turkey, the delegation explained that the Working Group for the
Integration of Muslims was an initiative of the Government, and also comprises Muslims,
ensuring equal representation as from the Government side. All issues are tackled and an open
dialogue is maintained. This helps the Government to know the needs of people with different
religious or cultural backgrounds.
62.
The Violence Protection Act provides protection against domestic violence, including
preventive expulsion of the potential perpetrator and prohibition of re-entry into the common
home imposed by the police. Victims of violence may find shelter at the women’s home. The
entry into force of the new Victims Assistance Act on 1 April 2008 concluded a three-phase
project, which began with an amendment to the Sexual Criminal Law and continued with
revisions of the code of criminal procedure with respect to the protection of victims and
combating violence against women and girls. The goal of the revisions in the code of criminal
procedure was to improve the legal standing of victims in criminal proceedings. The goal of the
Victims Assistance Act, namely the best possible support for victims, will be achieved on the
basis of counselling and financial assistance. For this purpose, a victim assistance office was
established.
63.
In response to the question asked by Romania on the establishment of a national human
rights institution, Liechtenstein reiterated its statement that the establishment of various
independent human rights bodies in the country usefully complement the Office of Equal
Opportunity.
II. CONCLUSIONS AND/OR RECOMMENDATIONS
64.
The recommendations formulated during the interactive dialogue have been examined by
Liechtenstein and the recommendations listed below enjoy the support of Liechtenstein:
1.
Continue to consult stakeholders in its work to follow up the outcome of the
universal periodic review (United Kingdom);
2.
Ratify the Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced
Disappearance (Argentina, Mexico) and accept the jurisdiction of the Committee
on Forced Disappearances (Argentina);
3.
Ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights on the Child on the
Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography (Bangladesh, Italy,
Mexico);
4.
Consider establishing an independent mechanism mandated to consider
complaints of child rights violations as soon as possible (France);
5.
Continue efforts to elaborate and implement policies aimed at eliminating all
forms of discrimination and ensuring equality and full enjoyment of all human
rights for all citizens (Cuba);
6.
Follow up on the recommendations made by the Committee on the Elimination of
Discrimination against Women to put in place a comprehensive policy with the
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