A/HRC/29/15 38. China commended Turkey’s legislative and institutional reforms and efforts in fighting trafficking in persons. 39. Comoros appreciated the creation of independent appeal bodies for the benefit of the citizens. 40. The Congo welcomed legal and institutional human rights reforms, the combating of discrimination, the strengthening of the judiciary, and legal amendments on terrorism and regarding the press. 41. Costa Rica noted the strengthening of the judiciary to enhance its independence and capacity to protect human rights. 42. Côte d’Ivoire welcomed the dialogue launched with civil society. It encouraged Turkey to strengthen measures to protect victims of domestic violence and violence at schools. 43. Croatia observed that the legislation on discrimination failed to protect against discrimination on all grounds. It noted that conscientious objection to military service was not recognized. 44. Cuba welcomed the efforts to guarantee the right to education and implement children’s rights. 45. Cyprus regretted that its previous recommendations had been reflected in the subsequent report in the first cycle in a discriminatory manner. 46. The Czech Republic expressed appreciation for the response to some of its advance questions. 47. Denmark welcomed the setting up of a legal framework towards a solution regarding Kurds. It noted interference by the executive in the judiciary, a lack of transparency, and impunity. 48. Djibouti lauded the efforts to implement the six judicial reform packages since the first UPR. 49. Ecuador recognized the efforts to implement UPR recommendations, particularly those related to persons with disabilities. 50. The head of the delegation of Turkey stated that consultations were being conducted with representatives of the Alevi community to address their demands. Problems of Roma citizens regarding education, employment, housing, social policy and health had been discussed, and solution-oriented approaches had been adopted. The absence of specific provisions in respect of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons did not mean that their rights were not legally guaranteed. The necessary investigations were conducted into cases of killings of and acts of violence against LGBTI persons and all types of hate crimes, in order to identify perpetrators and bring them to justice. The legal process was conducted with diligence by the judicial authorities. 51. Minority rights in Turkey were regulated in accordance with the Treaty of Lausanne of 1923; only non-Muslim citizens were recognized as “minorities”. No other definition of minority existed in Turkey. Turkish citizens belonging to non-Muslim minorities were entitled to the same rights and freedoms as other nationals on an individual basis, including having their own schools, places of worship, foundations, hospitals and media organizations. Any isolated anti-Semitic statements were condemned at the highest level, and the necessary judicial or administrative steps were taken. No restrictions whatsoever existed on the enjoyment of religious rights by non-Muslim citizens. Positive steps had been taken in the field of education and culture for non-Muslim citizens. 6