A/HRC/23/15 109. Bulgaria noted measures to improve the legislative and institutional framework in human rights and encouraged Serbia to extend its reform agenda. However, it noted that the identity and socioeconomic situation of the Bulgarian national minority were eroding and asked what steps Serbia would take in that regard. Bulgaria made a recommendation. 110. Cambodia noted measures to tackle discrimination through legislation on the protection of national minorities. It welcomed the adoption of new laws under the National Judicial Reform Strategy. Cambodia made a recommendation. 111. Canada welcomed the adoption of the 2009 anti-discrimination law. It asked for information on implementation of the adopted legislation and progress achieved so far. It applauded Serbia for the arrest and transfer of the fugitives Mladić and Hadžić, but was concerned about threats and violence from extremist elements, including based on sexual orientation. Canada made recommendations. 112. China commended Serbia for ratifying CRPD and other international human rights instruments. Serbia had introduced judicial reform to ensure independence and transparency and had taken measures to protect the rights of minority groups and children, enhance the role of women in high-level decision-making, and punish perpetrators of racial discrimination. China made a recommendation. 113. Colombia highlighted the State’s commitment to implementing previous recommendations and its transparent and cooperative approach to human rights mechanisms. Colombia commended Serbia on its adoption of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities and on legislation regarding the prohibition of discrimination. Colombia made recommendations. 114. Costa Rica noted legislative amendments to prohibit discrimination. It expressed concern about ongoing violence towards women and especially towards children, and about cross-border trafficking of women and children for the purpose of sexual exploitation. Further efforts were needed for the eradication of such phenomena. Costa Rica made recommendations. 115. Bosnia and Herzegovina commended Serbia for electing a Commissioner for the Protection of Equality and appointing the Ombudsman dedicated to the National Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture. It asked what measures Serbia had taken to strengthen the role of women in high-level decision-making and to fight human trafficking, including through regional cooperation. 116. Cuba commended Serbia for strengthening its legal and institutional framework to protect human rights, for enhancing women’s role in high-level decision-making processes and for laying the foundations for more effective integration of persons with disabilities into the labour market. Cuba made a recommendation. 117. Cyprus noted efforts to promote the socioeconomic position of persons with disabilities, a dedicated rehabilitation centre and the introduction of an employment quota system for persons with disabilities. However, a gap between policies and practice persisted; Cyprus asked what concrete measures were planned to ensure more systematic enforcement of the relevant legislation. 118. The Czech Republic welcomed Serbian legislation protecting independent journalists and encouraged its implementation. It remained concerned about violence and threats to journalists and the effectiveness in combating domestic violence. It encouraged Serbia to ensure full respect of the rights of the LGBT community. It made recommendations. 119. Denmark commended Serbia for its progress, particularly in civil and political rights, but expressed its belief that there was a lack of adequate response to recent threats 14