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recommendations enjoyed the support of Croatia, namely, the recommendation relating to
the incorporation of human rights education and training into school curricula and training
for civil servants, and the recommendation on the establishment of a system aimed at
monitoring and systematically repressing hate crimes.
3.
General comments made by other relevant stakeholders
621. The Ombudsman of Croatia noted with regret that the Government had not engaged
in public consultations with national stakeholders during the review process. While
welcoming the acceptance by Croatia of most recommendations, the Ombudsman noted
that Croatia should accept recommendation 98.11 to amend the strict eligibility
requirements of the Free Legal Aid Act so that people in need could benefit from its
provisions. The Ombudsman positively echoed the acceptance by Croatia of all
recommendations aimed at strengthening the status of the Ombudsman and specialized
ombudspersons. The Ombudsman urged the Government to translate and make publically
available the assessments and recommendations made by international human rights bodies,
including that of the universal periodic review.
622. Be Active, Be Emancipated noted with regret that the human rights situation in
Croatia had deteriorated since the beginning of the review process, and citizens were
deprived of basic rights such as the right to work and to just and favourable working
conditions. It also noted with regret that Croatia had rejected the recommendations related
to the Free Legal Aid Act, as the procedures for receiving free legal aid were bureaucratic
and complicated. A number of cases of repossession of property of members of minorities
had been pending for more than 11 years and the independence of media had been reduced.
4.
Concluding remarks of the State under review
623. Croatia expressed its gratitude to the civil society organizations that had raised some
issues that deserved its utmost attention. As it had done during the universal periodic
review process, Croatia would continue its consultations with civil society organizations in
an open and constructive manner to review all remarks raised during the current plenary
session.
624. Croatia also welcomed the side event, organized by Human Rights House
Foundation on 17 March 2011, focusing on the process of participation by Croatian civil
society organizations in the follow-up to the universal periodic review. Croatia remained
open to further its partnership through dialogue and complementarities.
625. The follow-up to the recommendations would be carried out in a constructive spirit
with all stakeholders, and all recommendations would be considered equally important
contributions to its national plans and programmes. Croatia would soon initiate broad
consultations with civil society organizations concerning a possible follow-up mechanism.
626. In conclusion, Croatia extended its gratitude to all the participants in the interactive
dialogue, as well as to Morocco and Algeria, who extended their support for the adoption of
the universal periodic review outcome of Croatia.
Jamaica
627. The review of Jamaica was held on 8 November 2010 in conformity with all the
relevant provisions contained in Human Rights Council resolution 5/1, and was based on
the following documents:
(a)
The national report submitted by Jamaica in accordance with the annex to
Human Rights Council resolution 5/1, paragraph 15 (a) (A/HRC/WG.6/9/JAM/1 and
A/HRC/WG.6/9/JAM/1/Corr.1);
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