A/HRC/30/10 social assistance, including free legal consultations, education, training, and interpretation services for foreigners seeking international protection. The living conditions of asylum seekers had improved. 74. The delegation reported on a number of measures that had been taken to combat human trafficking and to provide assistance to victims. The capacity of the National Commission for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings had been strengthened. Shelters for victims of human trafficking and specialized centres for protection and support of victims had been built. Referral mechanisms for victims had been developed. A national council for assistance and compensation for victims had been established. Various public campaigns had been carried out as a preventive measure. Bilateral and multilateral cooperation with relevant agencies and countries of destination had been achieved. 75. Regarding the questions on self-identification of ethnic groups, the delegation stated that the policy of Bulgaria on that issue was consistent with its obligations under the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities of the Council of Europe. The right of minorities to exercise their culture was guaranteed by the Constitution and was ensured in practice for all ethnic groups without any obstacle. Furthermore, there were no restrictions to the freedom of association, and cultural identity had been exercised and developed without any impediment. 76. In answering the question on restitution of confiscated properties of a religious community by the communist regime, the delegation stated that the restitution of confiscated properties was made based on court decisions without any discrimination. 77. The delegation responded to a question on the use of minority languages during the pre-election campaigns. While the Constitution guaranteed the use of the mother tongue in many spheres of life, Bulgarian as a State language should, however, be used in preelection campaigns. The delegation provided statistics on the number of schools where the Turkish language was taught to students belonging to the Turkish minority. 78. The Czech Republic noted with appreciation the response of the delegation to some of the advance questions. It made recommendations. 79. Denmark highlighted the widespread discrimination and intolerance against minorities, especially Roma. While noting the increasing flow of migrants and refugees, it underlined the challenge of ensuring that vulnerable people were treated fully in accordance with international standards. Denmark made recommendations. 80. Egypt welcomed efforts undertaken in human rights education, training for law enforcement officials and combating trafficking. It encouraged the Government to continue efforts to combat racism, including hate speech and incitement to hatred, through the media. It made recommendations. 81. El Salvador congratulated Bulgaria for the participative mechanism adopted for the preparation of its report as well as for the creation of the National Coordination Mechanism on Human Rights and the importance given to the Ombudsman. It made recommendations. 82. Estonia encouraged Bulgaria to intensify its efforts in reforming the judiciary and combating corruption. It urged Bulgaria to criminalize domestic violence and marital rape specifically and to introduce the possibility of ex-officio prosecution for both offences. Estonia made recommendations. 83. Finland indicated that the positive effect of education on children’s future should be communicated more efficiently to Roma parents. Finland welcomed the efforts to combat hate crimes and raise public awareness in order to enhance tolerance in the society. It made recommendations. 11