A/HRC/11/L.10 page 77 Federal Assembly had approved the introduction of amendments in the federal constitutional law on the country’s judicial system, which provided, particularly, for the establishment of juvenile courts. 312. Further steps were planned to develop qualitatively the penitentiary system and improve conditions of detention. The President had issued an order to amend laws providing for alternative criminal sanctions that did not involve the deprivation of liberty. 313. The Russian Federation accepted all recommendations relating to interaction with non-governmental organizations and the protection of human rights defenders and journalists. It said the Presidential Council for its promotion of the development of civil society institutes and for human rights would continue to dialogue constructively with non-governmental organizations to progressively develop legislation governing their activities, taking into account international standards. Possible legal amendments were being considered to regulate matters of, inter alia, taxation of non-governmental organizations and their interaction with State bodies. 314. Further measures were also envisioned to ensure the independence of mass media outlets and to develop a legal basis for their operation, particularly given the development of new technologies. A draft federal law had already been adopted in the first reading on guarantees of equality for parliamentary parties in reporting by State mass media. 315. The delegation stated that the Russian Federation, as one of the most multi-ethnic of States, would continue to protect the rights and freedoms of minorities and ethnic groups actively. Recommendations would be duly taken into account in the realization of concept papers for State national policy, national educational policy and the plan to implement priority areas in the general education system. It would continue to monitor the issue of mother-tongue education. 316. The Russian Federation would also continue to expand and strengthen international cooperation in human rights promotion and protection, developing non-confrontational dialogue on an equal footing in the interests of all States Members of the Council and in constructive interaction with OHCHR.