A/HRC/16/2 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); 194 GE.11-17059

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