A/HRC/17/8 behaviour by law enforcement officials. France referred to national provisions in labour law discriminating against foreign nationals. France made recommendations. 32. Spain welcomed the presentation of the national report and made recommendations. 33. Jordan stated that Austria had been instrumental in advancing multilateralism and the agenda of human rights at all levels, including the conferences that resulted in the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action. It indicated that it was encouraging to note Austria’s efforts to further develop and strengthen its longstanding legislative and institutional framework, including through the establishment of the Ombudsman Board. Jordan made recommendations. 34. The Czech Republic expressed its appreciation for Austria’s national report. It commended the entry into force of the Criminal Procedure Reform Act 55 in January 2008, which provided more rights for defendants and additional transparency in proceedings to those who contested the excessive use of power by law enforcement officials. The Czech Republic made recommendations. 35. Slovenia noted the significant decrease in the size of the Slovenian-speaking community, especially in Carinthia. It noted with concern Austria’s failure to implement the rights of the Slovenian minority under the Treaty of Saint-Germain and the Austrian State Treaty, as well as the failure to implement decisions of the Austrian Constitutional Court regarding the Slovenian minority language. Slovenia made recommendations. 36. Indonesia stated that the establishment of the Independent Human Rights Advisory Board with its notable inclusion of many civil society organizations must be noted as an important aspect of Austria’s commendable human rights approach and strategy. It also recognized Austria’s initiatives in the promotion of dialogue aiming at strengthening mutual understanding and respect among people of different religions, ethnicities and languages. Indonesia made recommendations. 37. Malaysia recognized that Austria had in place a strong legal framework with regional and international norms and standards. It also noted that, at the national level, Austria had a number of Ombuds institutions. It recognized, however, that Austria faced several challenges, including incidences of racial stereotyping and prejudice by the media, cases of human trafficking, and issues concerning migrant communities and gender parity. Malaysia made recommendations. 38. The Republic of Moldova noted that Austria’s constitutional reform will incorporate the rights of the child in the Federal Constitution. Referring to the 2007 recommendations of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination to ensure more active participation by women at the decision-making levels, the Republic of Moldova asked which additional measures Austria planned to take in order to promote their full and equal participation in political and economic life. Republic of Moldova made recommendations. 39. Burkina Faso noted Austria’s investment in cooperation and development, of which it was a beneficiary. It noted Austria’s commitment to the international human rights system, the ratification of most human rights instruments, and its standing invitation to special procedures. Burkina Faso appreciated the measures taken for asylum seekers and migrants and asked Austria to continue to ensure respect of their rights. Burkina Faso made a recommendation. 40. The Russian Federation referred to sectors of the population which were vulnerable to racism and xenophobia, such as sub-Saharan Africans, Muslims, and Roma. It also referred to the continuing problem of anti-Semitism. It mentioned that asylum-seekers, refugees and migrants were the target of racist and xenophobic political statements. It also referred that 60 per cent of people in custody awaiting trial were non-citizens. The Russian Federation made recommendations. 7