A/HRC/11/19* encouragement to Russia to expedite the reform of the juvenile justice system, to try those under 18 by specific juvenile court and to develop an effective system of alternative sentencing. Austria recommended establishing a juvenile justice system that strived not only to punish, but rather to help juveniles to re-integrate into society, taking into account existing international standards in that regard. It noted reports of violent racism attacks against foreigners and members of minority groups and asked about measures undertaken to address the issue. It recommended systematically collecting data on racially motivated hate crimes and increasing efforts to bring perpetrators to justice. 24. Switzerland recommended extending a standing invitation to all thematic special procedures. It noted reports from different stakeholders on acts of racism. In this regard it recommended stepping up efforts made to investigate acts of racial aggression and punish their perpetrators, and to attack in a longstanding way the deep causes of the problem in the framework of reforms of justice. Switzerland also noted concerns expressed by CAT on acts of torture carried out by law enforcement officers in combating terrorism and asked about the measures in place to sanction those responsible. While welcoming the agreement in principle with the Special Rapporteur on torture, it recommended reaching agreement as soon as possible on the visit of the Special Rapporteur on torture. Switzerland also noted reports of aggression against journalist and lawyers and recommended intensifying the efforts to investigate practices of harassment and aggression against journalists and lawyers and punish the perpetrators. It recommended Russia do its utmost to ensure that the murders of the lawyer Stanislav Markelov and the journalist Anastasia Baburova did not remain unpunished. 25. Pakistan appreciated Russia’s commitment to the cause of human rights as manifested by its accession to most of the human rights instruments. Pakistan noted the progressive improvement of human rights in various parts of the Federation, the introduction in school curricula of human rights education and the establishment of the Office of the Ombudsman. Regarding the administration of justice it requested further details on the ongoing full-fledged reform of judiciary to make access to justice more effective and to ensure the independence of judges and lawyers. It also wished to know more about specific measures taken to address concerns expressed by the Human Rights Committee regarding the large number of persons being trafficked for sexual and labour exploitation. 26. China praised the responsible attitude of Russia to the review process to consult with members of the civil society and the media. While acknowledging the daunting tasks Russia faced in the establishment of the Office of Ombudsman as it has facilitated management of human rights affairs and development of human rights cause. Russia being a multi-ethnic country, its laws prohibits all forms of discrimination. Based on media reports China enquired about measures taken by Russia to protect and promote the human rights and social rights of its military personnel. 27. Liechtenstein noted the concerns expressed by CRC regarding street children and the lack of a strategy to address the situation. It recommended acceding to the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OP-CAT) and establishing the required national preventive mechanism. It further recommended, as had CRC, enhancing efforts to provide equal educational opportunities for children with disabilities, including by abolishing the practice of “corrective” and “auxiliary schools”, providing the necessary support and ensuring that teachers were trained to educate children with disabilities in regular schools. 28. Nicaragua noted legislative advances, including the adoption of laws aiming at improving the situation of minorities, particularly indigenous people and internally displaced persons. Noting Russia’s expressed will continue working towards judicial GE.09-16259 7