A/HRC/30/10 23. Concerning lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons, the authorities have continued to pursue consistent policies aimed at preventing and eliminating any form of discrimination, including against such persons. 24. With regard to the question on domestic violence, the delegation stated that the Government, in cooperation with non-governmental organizations (NGOs), had implemented measures to combat domestic violence. The Alliance for Protection against Domestic Violence provided for monitoring of compliance with international regulations and for ensuring maximum protection for the victims. Regular public campaigns and initiatives were carried out to raise public awareness on domestic violence and to increase knowledge about the existing protection procedures. The delegation also pointed to the social services in place which provided support to victims of domestic violence. 25. Regarding the question on the scope of sexual assault offences, the delegation stated that those offences were included in the legislation and that lack of consent was a necessary precondition for fulfilling the corpus delicti and the consent must be given based on the victim’s free will. 26. In response to the questions on human trafficking, the delegation reiterated that the National Commission for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings continued working with vulnerable groups, especially the Roma community, women and children. The Government had implemented several measures to prevent human trafficking for the purpose of labour and sexual exploitation, provide assistance to victims of human trafficking, strengthen the prosecution of perpetrators of trafficking in women and children, and improve cooperation with the respective authorities of other countries in investigating transnational forms of trafficking. 27. The delegation emphasized that the 2015 Anti-Corruption Strategy established an independent anti-corruption body with guarantees of transparency in the appointment its management and staff. 28. Regarding the question on media ownership, the delegation stated that the Government presented its programme in 2015, foreseeing new regulations for the acquisition and merger of the media, aimed at eliminating the possibility of influence on the media environment by a single owner. 29. In response to questions, the delegation reported that the issue of the ratification of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance had been discussed within the National Coordination Mechanism on Human Rights. It was concluded that a review of the national legislation was needed to introduce the definition of forced disappearance and the creation of an effective mechanism for compensation of the victims and their families. In this respect, a working group had been established to work on draft amendments to the legislation. The delegation stated that Bulgaria would consider acceding to the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families when an agreement had been reached within the European Union on that issue. 30. Concerning the questions on the implementation of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and on a possible ratification of the amendments to the crime of aggression, the delegation stated that the legislation was fully in compliance with the Statute in respect of the criminalization of the offences under its scope. Concrete steps for the ratification of the amendments had not yet been taken. 31. Regarding the question about the representation of civil society organizations in the work of the National Coordination Mechanism on Human Rights, the delegation explained that there were no requirements for prior registration for the participation in the work of the 6