A/HRC/8/47 Page 13 human rights training for law enforcement officials in response to reports of excessive use of force, notably in detention centres and holding areas for migrants. 46. Chad welcomed the legislation to combat racism, anti-Semitism and discrimination as well as the financial support provided to organizations in this area. It noted with satisfaction the establishment of a state secretariat for human rights, a high commissioner’s office for active solidarity and the post of human rights ambassador. Chad noted that France is toughening its immigration laws, in particular vis-à-vis people from developing countries, especially Africa, and that the return manu militari is increasing, which represents a major regression in the field of human rights, and asked how France intends to act appropriately in respect for human dignity. Despite measures taken in the area of the protection of the rights of the child, Chad stated that certain associations have been escaping the oversight of public authorities and breaching the elementary rules of law, and in particular the rights of the child; the case of the “Arche de Zoé” brought to light these failures by the public authorities, and asked what steps are being taken by France to prevent such acts from occurring. 47. The Islamic Republic of Iran shared concerns expressed by various United Nations human rights mechanisms regarding: persistence and worsening of discriminatory practices; the unfavourable situation of migrants, especially migrant women, with respect to housing, employment and education; existing grave concerns about Law 2004-228 which has mainly affected certain religious minorities, notably Muslims, with discriminatory effects and has led to violations of freedom of religion and of expression and the right to education; poor detention conditions in prisons and in administrative detention centres; incidents of police violence, including ill-treatment, particularly against people of non-Western origin, non-citizens and asylum-seekers; existence of all forms of violence against women, especially homicides resulting from domestic violence; increase in trafficking, particularly of women and girls, and also alarming incidents of child pornography and trafficking of children, prostitution and related issues; and allegations of cases of torture of individuals with the excuse of anti-terrorist activities. It called on the French Government to take the necessary measures to put an end to these incidents of human rights violations. 48. Japan noted that despite many legislative measures to strengthen the fight against racial discrimination, the ILO Committee of Experts and CERD have expressed r concern at incidents related to racial discrimination, which, in their view, still occur and which are tending to get worse. Japan asked what remedies the Government foresees to address this situation. Regarding immigration, Japan asked what political measures the Government is taking to ensure the right to work and education of immigrants and their families, and regarding deportation of illegal immigrants, what considerations are made for families with school-age children . In reference to concerns raised by CEDAW and the Committee on the Rights of the Child, Japan enquired about measures the Government is taking to combat trafficking in women and children and encouraged the Government to consider withdrawing its reservations to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. 49. Noting that racism and xenophobia affect all, Guatemala commended France on legislative measures taken to strengthen the fight against discrimination, particularly against racial discrimination. It asked for more information on the High Authority to Combat Discrimination and in favour of equality, regarding its work in practice and whether it is represented throughout the French territory. Guatemala also asked how France intends to apply the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People, particularly in overseas territories. Finally, Guatemala recommended that France implement the recommendation of CERD to take all preventive measures to put an end to racist incidents involving members of security forces or other public officials.