A/HRC/18/17 people. Sweden welcomed support to victims of domestic violence as the problem was reportedly serious. Sweden expressed concern about sections in the newly adopted Constitution and encouraged the Government to consider any recommendations in this regard expected from the Council of Europe and the Venice Commission. It made recommendations. 70. Chile noted Hungary’s human rights commitment as reflected in the ratification of many international instruments; the adoption of laws against discrimination and for gender equality; integration measures for the Roma community, and promotion of socio- economic and cultural rights for disadvantaged groups. It highlighted the National Strategy to Promote Gender Equality and urged its continued implementation. Chile made recommendations. 71. The Holy See noted references to the Christian roots of the nation in the newly adopted Constitution and its provisions with regard to the embryo protection and recognition of marriage as a union between a man and a woman. The Holy See made a recommendation. 72. Argentina sought information on measures adopted to uphold fundamental rights and international standards as part of asylum and refugee procedures and on legislative provisions to prevent marital rape, domestic violence and sexual harassment. Argentina asked about the most recent actions taken under the strategy to promote gender equality 2010-2021 and results achieved. Argentina inquired about measures for ensuring the full enjoyment of rights for the Roma population. Argentina made recommendations 73. Afghanistan referred to steps taken to promote and protect human rights through recent legislative measures and the work of the Parliamentary Commission for Civil Rights and the Equal Treatment Authority. Afghanistan shared Hungary’s view on the need to continue efforts to alleviate the disadvantages faced by the Roma community. It supported Hungary’s prioritization of the possible adoption of an EU Roma Strategy. Afghanistan made recommendations. 74. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland welcomed Hungary’s establishment of, inter alia, the Foundation for the International Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities. It asked what prior consideration was given to ensuring that elements of the Constitution, such as voting rights for persons under guardianship, did not run contrary to Hungary’s international human rights obligations. It asked about racist motivation constituting an aggravating circumstance for all ordinary criminal offences. Referring to the new Media Law, it asked how independence of the Media Authority and the Media Council was guaranteed. It made recommendations. 75. Guatemala referred to Hungary’s human rights institutional framework and recognized the importance of providing them with sufficient resources and independence to carry out their work. Guatemala sought information on the status of implementation of different treaty bodies’ recommendations especially on gender equality, violence against women and the rehabilitation of women and girl victims of trafficking. Guatemala expressed interest in the social and inclusion programmes for the Roma community and encouraged Hungary to continue to ensure the full enjoyment of human rights for minorities. It made a recommendation. 76. Bangladesh appreciated the adoption of the Decade for Roma Inclusion and the Constitutional provision on the prohibition of discrimination against women. Bangladesh did not believe that removing a child from his or her own family for financial reasons contributed positively to a child’s well-being. Bangladesh shared treaty bodies’ concerns at the persistent discrimination and exclusion faced by Roma and women’s underrepresentation in political and public life. It made recommendations. 11