A/HRC/22/29 trial and due legal process, equal access of persons with disabilities to public affairs, transparency and accountability of public and private institutions, and accountability for serious human rights violations, such as torture and honour crimes. Additional measures included training for legal professionals and the elaboration of a professional guide to assist public prosecutors in investigating torture crimes and protecting the rights of the victims of torture and of persons deprived of their liberty. 62. Mauritius referred to the principles of constitutionalism and the rule of law, which constitute the democratic anchor of its society. These are further ensured by the role of the National Human Rights Commission, the National Preventive Mechanism Act, and the National Human Rights Action Plan. Access to and administration of justice have been improved through professional training for legal practitioners and police officers. 63. Montenegro reported on constitutional provisions guaranteeing the protection of individual rights and freedoms, the separation of powers and the protection of minority groups, prohibiting their forced assimilation. An independent body, the Protector of Human Rights and Freedoms, ensures protection for the values of democratic society, in cooperation with civil society. A code of ethics was developed to strengthen the independence and effectiveness of the judiciary. 64. Qatar reported on measures to promote democracy and the rule of law, including the elaboration of the new Constitution and the Qatar National Vision 2030. The Constitution and laws enacted since 1994 guarantee the protection of human rights and basic democratic principles (i.e., equality before the law, the right to fair trial, the independence of the judiciary and separation of powers). Several institutions were established to serve the same purpose, including the National Human Rights Committee, the Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue, the Doha Centre for Media Freedom, and the Administrative Control and Transparency Authority. 65. Romania reported on the importance of minority representation in Parliament. The Council of National Minorities was established to serve as a consultative body to ensure the participation of national minorities in political life through institutional and decisionmaking mechanisms. The use of minority languages in local public administration and before the courts ensures the enjoyment of human rights and fair administration of justice. The National Council for Combating Discrimination and the Permanent Election Authority were also established to guarantee and supervise the implementation of the principles of equality and non-discrimination among citizens and the good functioning of electoral consultations. 66. Slovenia stressed that, in times of significant changes under a constitutional democracy, there should be no infringement of human rights or freedoms. Human rights institutions, the judiciary and the Constitutional Court should fulfil their respective missions as guardian institutions. Under the ―Ombudsman Plus‖ system, representatives of NGOs have been involved in the monitoring of the treatment of persons deprived of their liberty. In addition to the adoption of human rights-compliant legislation, a specialized department was established within the Office of the State Prosecutor to prosecute criminal offences committed at work by police officers. 67. Spain reported on initiatives taken by several ministries to promote a national security policy conducive to the enjoyment of human rights. Members of the police forces and the State Secretariat for Security receive training in human rights and crisis management, in cooperation with countries in Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. Special attention is paid to the protection of victims of domestic violence, equality and nondiscrimination, the rights of detainees, children and the elderly, the eradication of ethnic and racial profiling, independent legal representation for unaccompanied foreign minors 13