A/HRC/14/15 103. Regarding additional questions about hate speech, in particular on the part of media and politicians, Slovenia recalled what had been stated in response to previous questions about existing criminal and other measures. It added that, in cases involving actions committed by members of parliament, this was a matter of parliamentary autonomy and parliamentary immunity/privilege by virtue of the Constitution, but that it could be regulated internally by the National Assembly. 104. Concerning questions raised regarding minority groups other than Italians, Hungarians and the Roma, Slovenia recalled that the Constitution guaranteed the equality of all ethnic groups, and added that collective rights were recognized for Italians, Hungarians and the Roma. It added, however, that financial programmes were available to all groups, and it provided details about those programmes. 105. With regard to the issue of freedom of religion, Slovenia clarified that, under the Constitution, everyone was guaranteed full freedom of conscience. In matters falling within its competence, the Government ensured the correct interpretation of legal norms relating to religious communities and the equal treatment of all religious communities. 106. Slovenia stated, regarding the issue of persons with disabilities, that it had approved the Action Programme for Persons with Disabilities for 2007-13, which set out measures to be taken to prevent discrimination against and provide equal opportunities for disabled persons. It added that the Programme had proved successful thus far, in particular in improving employment rates. 107. With regard to the issue of the existence of an investigating body in the area of discrimination, Slovenia clarified that it had appointed an Advocate of the Principle of Equality. The Advocate heard cases of alleged discrimination on the basis of personal circumstance (gender, nationality, race, inter alia). She or he provided general information and explanations concerning discrimination, drew attention to any established irregularities and recommended ways in which problems should be resolved. 108. With respect to the issue of answers provided to special procedures questionnaires, Slovenia clarified that, according to its data, it had replied to more questionnaires than had been recorded, but perhaps not always within the specified time frames. 109. Concerning maternity deaths, Slovenia considered that the data cited might not be accurate. It added that it had adopted a number of measures to prevent such deaths and had provided details about health care provided to expectant mothers. 110. In conclusion, Slovenia emphasized that, although relatively new, the universal periodic review had already proved to be an extremely important mechanism of the Human Rights Council. Slovenia expressed appreciation for all the interventions made. It reiterated that it regarded the review as a long-term process that could contribute to an even better human rights situation in the country. Finally, Slovenia stated that it was in that spirit that it would approach the consideration of all the recommendations that had been put forward, and that it would provide responses to them at the June session. II. Conclusions and/or recommendations 111. The recommendations formulated during the interactive dialogue and listed below will be examined by Slovenia, which will provide responses in due course, but no later than the fourteenth session of the Human Rights Council, to be held in June 2010. 1. To examine the possibility of joining (Algeria)/sign and ratify (Egypt)/ratify (Bosnia and Herzegovina)/consider the ratification (Argentina) of 14