A/HRC/23/12 more information on activities to address the legal status, employment and social integration of those communities. It requested details of plans to promote and defend the rights of the LGBT community. Germany also sought information on plans to investigate and prosecute cases of violence against journalists. It made recommendations. 50. Bulgaria took positive note of the development of the institutional system to protect and promote human rights, particularly the establishment of the Council for Persons with Disabilities and the Council on Children’s Rights, and the development of an action plan for children’s rights. It asked for further details of the steps taken to include children with developmental disabilities in the education system. Bulgaria made a recommendation. 51. Guatemala welcomed the establishment of national institutions to protect the rights of children and persons with disabilities and combat discrimination, and the strategies and action plans to combat homophobia, prevent torture and provide foster care for children. It shared concerns about discrimination against minority children, refugee children and children with disabilities, particularly regarding access to education, health care and housing. Guatemala made a recommendation. 52. The Holy See emphasized the diverse nature of Montenegrin society and the harmony found among its citizens. It welcomed progress in the field of human rights that led to the establishment of a stable legislative and institutional framework for the exercise, protection and promotion of human rights, and encouraged further efforts in that regard. It made recommendations. 53. Hungary, while noting the legal guarantees for the political representation of minorities and the creation of the six minority councils, expressed concern about deficiencies in funding of those councils. Despite the efforts made, the situation of children with disabilities warranted further improvement. Hungary asked how the authorities intended to address allegations of serious human rights violations committed by police officers. Hungary made recommendations. 54. Indonesia welcomed the comprehensive efforts taken to promote and protect human rights. Indonesia noted the memorandum of understanding on gender equality signed by 14 out of 21 municipalities and the central Government, and hoped that the remainder would follow suit. Indonesia welcomed legislation strengthening the role of the Ombudsman and encouraged the institution’s compliance with the Paris Principles. It also welcomed the strategy for a permanent resolution to the problems of displaced persons. Indonesia made recommendations. 55. Italy noted that, despite progress with regard to the judicial system, further work was required to ensure full judicial independence. Barriers to social inclusion for Roma children persisted and further action was urged in that regard. It asked what measures were envisaged to accelerate the examination of legal cases on the restitution of assets that were nationalized by the former Yugoslavian government. Italy made recommendations. 56. Kyrgyzstan welcomed the development of a stable legislative and institutional human rights system and noted that improvements to the rule of law and respect for fundamental rights led to negotiations on EU membership. It drew attention to judicial reforms tackling independence and autonomy, efficiency, access to justice, combating crime – particularly corruption, terrorism and organized crime –, prison reform and the judicial information system. Kyrgyzstan made recommendations. 57. Liechtenstein welcomed the Law on Protection from Domestic Violence, but noted concerns about high rates of domestic and sexual violence against women and girls, and poor prosecution rates for those crimes. Welcoming the national campaign on domestic violence against children, it noted with concern that corporal punishment of children remained both legal and common. Liechtenstein made recommendations. 8

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