A/HRC/10/74 Page 7 of action for the implementation of the project “Decade for integration of the Roma 2005-2015”. Luxembourg recommended that the authorities develop reliable statistics on the number of children belonging to the Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian minorities in the Montenegrin school system. 25. Albania noted the closer cooperation and climate of trust between Montenegro and Albania. By way of illustration, two joint projects were referred to. Albania noted the huge progress made by Montenegro and encouraged it to continue on this irreversible path, advancing in the protection and promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms. 26. France noted the adoption of a bill prohibiting discrimination with a view addressing the absence of exhaustive legislation in this regard. It requested further information on the timetable set by the Government for the adoption of this bill. Noting that the Roma community is encountering various forms of discrimination, France asked for further information on the national plan of action for Roma, on the means available under the plan, and the progress already made. It observed that there is still de facto gender-based discrimination, particularly in the labour market, and recommended that Montenegro adopt all necessary measures to fully ensure equality between men and women in all circumstances. It observed that the criminal proceedings instituted against police officers accused of ill-treating witnesses are not faring well and enquired about steps taken to combat impunity to ensure that officials who have committed human rights violations will be prosecuted. While recognizing that Montenegro benefits from a climate favourable to freedom of expression, France noted a number of convictions of journalists for slander and an attack on the editor of a daily newspaper. France therefore recommended that Montenegro adopt all necessary measures to ensure that journalists have the freedom to practise their profession in line with existing international standards. 27. Algeria noted that the national report described the efforts made by the Government to ensure full implementation of the rights of women. While recommending that Montenegro continue its efforts within this framework, it requested further information on the difficulties encountered in practice when implementing the plan of activities for achieving equality between men and women in 2008-2009. It welcomed the inclusion in the Constitution of the concern of the Government to protect the environment. It recommended that Montenegro continue its efforts in this regard, including through the implementation of the Environment Act adopted in July 2008 and that it envisage sharing this experience with concerned countries. Algeria noted the contrast between the optimistic presentation of the situation of the Roma in the national report and the description given by the Human Rights Committee, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and non-governmental organizations, who referred to the worrying situation of the Roma as victims of generalized discrimination and poverty. According to the sources, refugees and displaced Roma are particularly vulnerable to mistreatment. Given the absence of reliable statistics, Algeria recommended the elaboration of a census, in conjunction with UNDP, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and civil society on the number of Roma, in particular refugees and displaced Roma. It also recommended an evaluation of access by the various categories of Roma to education, jobs and social protection. Algeria was encouraged by the commitments made by Montenegro, when it was a candidate for the Human Rights Council, including with respect to the establishment of a system of rapid reaction in the event of crisis. Algeria requested further information on the content and framework for such a commitment. 28. Germany welcomed the measures taken to improve the participation of Roma children in primary education and asked for further information on the impact of these measures and on