A/HRC/14/15 obtained a permanent residence permit. Moreover, a law that will remedy other inconsistencies of the Act Regulating the Legal Status of Citizens of the Former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia Living in the Republic of Slovenia with the Constitution is currently being discussed in the National Assembly. 8. The first reading of the draft Family Code is expected to be held by the National Assembly in March or April. The new proposals include, inter alia, the prohibition of the corporal punishment of children and the recognition of equal status for same-sex partnerships and heterosexual partnerships. 9. The public debate on a new Act on Equal Opportunities for People with Disabilities, expected to be adopted later this year, has just concluded. In addition, a new Placement of Children with Special Needs Act has just been launched. 10. Moreover, efforts to combat domestic violence have been stepped up on the basis of the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, a new Penal Code and the Resolution on the National Programme of Domestic Violence Prevention for the Period 2009-2014. 11. Slovenia pointed out that, later this month, the Government planned to adopt a new National Programme of Measures for Roma for the Period 2010-2015, setting out measures in key areas such as education, schooling, health care, employment, living conditions, culture and combating discrimination. 12. Slovenia further reported on new developments in the areas of the integration of immigrants and international protection. 13. In order to step up efforts to combat all forms of discrimination, an awarenessraising campaign entitled “Equal in Diversity” was launched in December 2009. 14. Special attention is accorded to human rights education and training, including training of members of the armed forces, the police and the judiciary. 15. Additionally, Slovenia is in the process of drafting a national action plan for the implementation of the Security Council resolutions aimed at the protection of women and children in armed conflict. 16. Regarding advance questions on women's rights, Slovenia indicated that the situation and the role of women were constantly being monitored by the Government with a view to eliminating discrimination against women and closing the gap between de jure and de facto gender equality, in particular with regard to participation by women and men in the labour market, as well as in public and political decision-making. Reference was also made to the National Programme for Equal Opportunities for Women and Men and to the adoption of the Family Violence Prevention Act and measures undertaken in that regard. 17. In connection with the questions on the Lukenda project to eliminate court backlogs, Slovenia explained that this issue remains a challenge that has been addressed by various measures. In 2006 a special act had been adopted to assist parties in legal proceedings. In 2005 a programme for eliminating court backlogs was adopted. The effectiveness of the implementation of the mentioned act and programme is being monitored by the European Court of Human Rights and to date, the reviews have been positive. In 2009 the Act on the Protection of the Right to a Trial without Undue Delay was amended with a view to strenghten its effectiveness. The Lukenda Project is on track to eliminate most of the court backlogs by the end 2010. However, efforts will continue in the future. 18. Regarding advance questions about protection against discrimination, Slovenia pointed out that, under the Constitution, all persons on the territory of the Republic of Slovenia are guaranteed the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, irrespective of their national origin and without any discrimination whatsoever. 4