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welcomed the measures adopted to prevent their recurrence, provide for compensation and
ensure that consent forms are in the Roma language. Thailand made recommendations.
64.
Tunisia, noting the progress made in human rights since 2008, including the
adoption of the Anti-Discrimination Act, encouraged the Czech Republic to continue its
efforts to combat hate crimes and to incite high-level State officials to take a clear stance
against hate crimes. It stated that there was no national human rights institution in full
compliance with the principles relating to the status of national institutions for the
promotion and protection of human rights (Paris Principles). Tunisia made
recommendations.
65.
Turkey acknowledged the steps taken to promote and protect children’s rights,
notably its signing of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Turkey made
recommendations.
66.
The United Kingdom welcomed measures to tackle discrimination against minorities
and ensure greater Roma representation in Government bodies. It encouraged the Czech
Republic to enhance progress by, inter alia, addressing the segregation of Roma children
into “special” schools and improving the monitoring of measures to eliminate
discrimination on grounds of race, sex or age. The United Kingdom made
recommendations.
67.
The United States of America remained concerned about the treatment of Roma and
other minorities, particularly the unlawful segregation of Roma children into special
schools; that socially disadvantaged minorities faced discrimination in housing and
employment; and that racism or intolerance sometimes resulted in violence. Furthermore,
official corruption hampered economic growth and undermined human rights
implementation and faith in public institutions. The United States made recommendations.
68.
Uruguay said that the Czech Republic still had some institutional problems and
issues with regard to the process of bringing its domestic legislation into line with
international standards, as well as the limitations and restrictions imposed on the Roma
population, that must be addressed. It pointed out that the current Ombudsman had limited
competences, and highlighted the importance of an independent mechanism. Uruguay made
recommendations.
69.
Uzbekistan noted the persistent violations of human rights and fundamental
freedoms in the Czech Republic. It regretted that the recommendation of the Committee on
the Rights of the Child that compulsory education should be ensured for children with
disabilities had not been implemented due to a lack of resources. It was concerned about
racial discrimination and intolerance, and statements of a racist and xenophobic nature.
Uzbekistan made recommendations.
70.
Algeria noted steps taken to combat racism and racial discrimination and the
criminalization of racially or ethnically motivated violence. Algeria echoed concerns about
the decision by the Czech Republic not to develop a national action plan against racism and
regretted the rejection of the recommendation to ratify the International Convention on the
Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families, and
encouraged a review of that position. Algeria made recommendations.
71.
Argentina congratulated the Czech Republic on the creation of the National Plan of
Action for Inclusive Education and on the ratification of CRPD. Argentina made
recommendations.
72.
Armenia supported all measures adopted to enforce individual rights and freedoms,
particularly relating to integrating foreigners and protecting human rights defenders at
home and abroad. It welcomed the new Criminal Code, the Strategy for Combating
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