A/HRC/14/4 53. With regard to questions about the Roma and the Sinti, Italy noted that there was no uniform pattern of presence. Problems persisted, especially in the principal urban centres, but all incidents were promptly investigated, and there were special procedures in place to address problems in the communities concerned, including in the area of housing and with regard to access to education, health and social services. 54. Italy also expressed profound concern at the crime of human trafficking, noting that it had ratified the major instruments adopted by both the United Nations and the Council of Europe in that area, and had also launched national measures and projects to combat the scourge and assist its victims. 55. In relation to questions concerning the Slovenian minority, Italy confirmed that the principle of protection of all minorities is explicitly mentioned in the Italian Constitution. Italy was fully committed to respecting their rights and those of all other minorities and to preserving their culture and identity. 56. Brazil commended Italy on its standing invitation to special procedures. Brazil asked Italy to provide further details regarding its measures to prevent and combat hate speech. It observed that policies on migration had been the subject of criticism and that the High Commissioner had called on Italy to cease its mandatory detention and criminalization of migrants. Brazil invited Italy to reflect upon the human rights implications of legislation that had entered into force in 2009. Brazil made recommendations. 57. Nepal noted that Italy had issued a standing invitation to special procedures. It appreciated efforts to enhance equality and non-discrimination vis-à-vis the Roma and the Sinti, but noted that significant challenges remained. Nepal stated that the 2008 amendment to immigration legislation that had reversed the long-held policy on non-refoulement was a matter of concern. It noted with concern the situation of “unaccompanied foreign children” and encouraged Italy to take measures to safeguard their rights. 58. Spain congratulated Italy on having signed the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and noted with satisfaction the possibility of ratifying Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and the International Convention on the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. Spain made recommendations. 59. Colombia asked if Italy was considering ratifying the International Convention on the Rights of Migrant Workers and Their Families (ICRMW). Regarding efforts to combat violence against women, Colombia asked for more information on experience with the implementation of free telephone support services. Colombia also noted Italy’s leadership and active role on the theme of education and human rights in the Human Rights Council. Colombia made a recommendation. 60. France observed that several treaty bodies had expressed concern regarding equality between men and women, in particular in the labour market, and noted a recommendation by the ILO Committee of Experts in this regard. France enquired how Italy envisaged responding to these concerns, and what measures had been taken to respond to concerns of the Committee against Torture regarding the incorporation into national legislation of the crime of torture. France made recommendations. 61. Morocco asked if Italy’s integration policy took into account the need to preserve the identity and original culture of migrants. It welcomed the establishment of an observatory on religious policies. It congratulated Italy on the implementation of sustainable humanitarian solutions, most notably the resettlement of refugees. Morocco welcomed the integration of a human rights education component in school programmes and the training of magistrates and law enforcement personnel. Morocco made a recommendation. 10