A/HRC/10/72 Page 9 28. Luxembourg stated that, to fight against human trafficking, there is the legislation on immigration, and two new draft laws, reforming notably the criminal code. Cooperation is ongoing with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to combat human trafficking. With regard to family reunification, European Union legislation was transposed, which gives each citizen residing in Luxembourg, under certain conditions, the right to family reunification. Overall, Luxembourg said it was not aware of any acts of discrimination that are offensive to persons of Arab or Muslim origin in the country. 29. Argentina recognized that Luxembourg had ratified the majority of international instruments pertaining to human rights. It noted that Luxembourg has not ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and the Convention on Enforced Disappearance. Argentina asked Luxembourg to consider ratifying these conventions and to accept the competence of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances. Argentina noted that the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women had called attention to persistent stereotypical attitudes with regard to the traditional role of women. It also noted continued cases of discriminations against ethnic and religious minorities and in particular Muslims and people of Arab origin. Argentina asked what measures Luxembourg had taken to eliminate discrimination against women and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities. 30. The Czech Republic expressed appreciation for the national report of Luxembourg as well as for the very informative introductory statement. Specifically it thanked for the information on measures to protect the rights of children of detainees/prisoners and of children/juveniles alleged to have infringed the criminal law. Luxembourg was asked whether there have been any recent changes in rules on maximum time detainees may be held in solitary confinement.. While welcoming the fact that Luxembourg had signed the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture, the Czech Republic recommended its early ratification and the establishment of its national preventive mechanism accordingly. 31. Mauritius noted that, as French-speaking countries, Luxembourg and Mauritius have both signed the Bamako Declaration, which reaffirms the attachment of French-speaking countries to democratic values and respect for them. Mauritius expressed its support for the State’s commitment to the respect for human rights not only in the country but also around the world. It particularly noted the measures to promote equality between men and women, the fight against human trafficking, the launching of a modern immigration policy and the training of State personnel in the area of human rights. Mauritius noted that Luxembourg has a problem related to delays in access to justice and asked for more information on the progress achieved in this area. 32. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland welcomed the emphasis given by the Government of Luxembourg to human rights issues and was pleased to note the consultation of numerous stakeholders in the preparation of the national report. It recommended that Luxembourg continue this process of consultation in its follow-up to its reports. The United Kingdom asked if Luxembourg plans to reconsider its policy regarding the persistence of stereotypical attitudes towards women and the difficulties experienced by immigrant women, in particular their integration and participation in the labour market. It recommended that Luxembourg ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture in the near future. 33. Egypt expressed its appreciation to Luxembourg for the presentation and the national report. Luxembourg was commended for its well developed institutional and human rights