A/HRC/10/74 Page 12 displaced persons, and noted activities with international institutions to find funds to settle these issues. Montenegro has to date received six applications by asylum-seekers, and the delegation referred to Montenegro as an attractive destination for asylum-seekers and that it is also seen as a transit country. 46. With regard to questions on gender equality and the protection from domestic violence, the delegation stated that the Constitution guarantees equal rights for men and women, gender equality and equal opportunities. The law on equality and the plan on achieving gender equality have been developed according to international documents, including the Millennium Declaration and resolution 1325 (2000) of the Security Council. The delegation noted laws which deal with labour relations, all of which prohibit discrimination on the grounds of gender. Montenegro reported on activities to reach a level of employment of women equal to that of men, complete with equal pay. Domestic violence is dealt with by the criminal courts. By the end of 2008, a draft law on preventing domestic violence will be adopted. 47. Poland, while recognizing that corruption remained a serious problem in Montenegro, noted with appreciation the measures taken to combat corruption and sought clarifications about the concrete results achieved. Poland recommended that Montenegro continue and further strengthen its anti-corruption policy. Poland commended the Government for measures taken to address the issue of trafficking in women and children and enquired about specific actions and programmes to provide assistance exclusively for the child victims of trafficking, including those for the purposes of sexual exploitation. 48. The Czech Republic thanked Montenegro for the information provided on the training centre for judges and prosecutors and enquired about the training on human rights for the police. The delegation recommended the introduction of specific education programmes and awarenessraising training for all relevant judicial and police personnel aimed specifically at the protection of the human rights of non-governmental organization activists and members of minorities, including national minorities and persons of minority sexual orientation and gender identity. While underlining the importance of measures for the prevention of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, the Czech Republic recommended the prompt ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, and the establishment of its effective national preventive mechanisms accordingly. The Czech Republic requested further information about protecting the right to freedom of expression and the safety of journalists and other human rights defenders. It recommended that Montenegro adopt further measures to ensure prompt, thorough and impartial investigation of all politically motivated attacks against journalists and human rights defenders and to ensure punishment of the persons responsible for these attacks. 49. Ireland welcomed the planned ratification of a law on protection against domestic violence. However, it noted reports suggesting that domestic violence is a cause of serious concern and recommended that Montenegro comply with the recommendations of the Human Rights Committee on adopting the necessary policy and legal framework to effectively combat domestic violence. It commended the Government for measures taken so far to address the issue of threats and intimidation of the media and human rights defenders. However, it noted that reports suggest that some journalists and human rights defenders continue to be threatened. Ireland therefore requested information on the specific actions taken to ensure an end to such threats and recommended that the Government put in place adequate measures to ensure respect for freedom of expression, and ensure that cases of alleged violence against journalists and human rights defenders are fully investigated.