A/HRC/11/L.10 page 48 be treated as an exception, deserving an explanation. It added that the review should be seen in conjunction with other human rights mechanisms. Those recommendations based on treaty body or special procedures findings deserved additional attention. It added that a consultation process was initiated by the Government of Germany regarding adoption of recommendations and this should be a regular part of the review process. Governments should share whether, how and when such consultations had taken place. 190. The Charitable Institute for the Protection of Social Victims drew the attention of the Council to cases of human rights violations in Germany on the pretext of the war on terror. It noted that the adoption of secrecy policies by the Government and the grave violation of the rights of detainees suspected of terrorism were just a few examples of these extraordinary measures. It expressed concern at Germany’s adoption of double-standard policies in the war on terror, and considered that a confession from a suspect of terrorism obtained as a result of torture was a blatant violation of human rights, in particular in view of the fact that the German law would not in normal circumstances accept those confessions as credible evidence. 191. The Organization for Defending Victims of Violence noted that German teachers wearing the hijab were discriminated against on the basis of their gender and religion, while exceptions were made for Christians and western cultural traditions. Another alarming issue was the increase of attacks by neo-Nazi criminal groups against migrants and minorities. It expressed concern about the conditions of the migrant population and called for more sensitivity towards them. It called on the Council to request Germany to increase its commitment to human rights and to pay attention to the neglect of freedom of expression and belief, which amounted to discrimination. 192. The Iranian Elite Research Center expressed concern at the neglect of the freedom of belief and religion. It noted that this issue in some German States had resulted in legal restrictions for Muslims, particularly women who faced religious and gender discrimination. The banning of religious clothes in some State-run schools violated the fundamental rights of Muslim women. The Center called upon Germany to review and re-evaluate laws banning the wearing of religious signs and insignia in some States, so that the freedom of religion and belief of people would not be violated. It also called on the Government to take to Muslims the same non-discriminatory approach it takes to other religions.