11 Consider ratifying the Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and its Protocol Philippines International Instruments Accepted  The Czech Republic ratified the Convention and the Protocol against smuggling of migrants and Protocol against illicit manufacturing of and trafficking in Firearms on 24/9/2013. It ratified the Protocol to suppress trafficking in persons on 17/12/2014 12 Ratify the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and its Optional Protocols and accord appropriate legal status to the provisions of the Convention within domestic legislation International Instruments Accepted  The Czech Republic ratified Protocol on 17/12/2014 13 Consider the ratification of the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children Rwanda International Instruments Accepted  The Czech Republic ratified Protocol on 17/12/2014 14 Sign and ratify the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children /Ratify the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime Egypt, Tunisia International Instruments Accepted  The Czech Republic ratified Protocol on 17/12/2014
30 Establish an independent human rights institution which fully complies with the Paris Principles /Establish an independent national human rights institution in compliance with the Paris Principles / Establish a national human rights institution in line with the Paris Principles /Establish the national human rights institution in accordance with the Paris Principles /Promptly establish a national human rights institution in full compliance with the Paris Principles / Bring the Ombudsman institution in line with the Paris Principles Malaysia, Uruguay, Turkey, Rwanda, Tunisia, Russian Federation Human Rights Institutions Accepted  The role of the Defender is to contribute to the protection of human rights. Its human rights competencies are increased in time. Since 2006 the Defender is the National Preventive Mechanism according to the OP-CAT. Since 2009 the Defender is the Equality Body according to EU law. Amendment to entrust it with the monitoring of the CRPD has been adopted in the Parliament. The mandate and work of the Defender is in principle in accordance with the Paris Principles. 31 Strengthen the mandate of the Ombudsman to review administrative decisions and align it with the Paris Principles Hungary Human Rights Institutions Accepted  The Ombudsman can review administrative decisions since its establishment in 2000 32 Consider the creation of an Ombudsman for children’s rights in order to further enhance the status of children Ireland Rights of the Child Accepted  The Government will consider an analysis of possible ways to establish such institution for children in 2017. 33 Continue with all its endeavours to ensure further success in the implementation of the recently established relevant programmes/policies on human rights, especially the efforts in the continued implementation of the social agenda of minorities Cambodia Roma integration Accepted  Adoption of the Roma Integration Strategy to 2020, which includes measures in the social integration of Roma. Adoption of other social inclusion and integration strategies aimed at other minority and vulnerable groups (women, children, the elderly, persons with disabilities, homeless etc.)
38 Review the recent national strategy for the protection of rights of children and take into account the concerns and recommendations made during the second UPR cycle in this regard Nicaragua Rights of the Accepted  The currently implemented National Strategy for the Protection of Rights of the was adopted in 2012 and its goals are to be achieved by 2018 by concrete action plans. In the process of preparation of the action plans concerns and recommendations from UPR will be taken into account. 39 Take into account the resolutions approved by the Council, which covers a series of important issues and offers significant recommendations to promote and protect the rights of children Nicaragua Rights of the Child Accepted  The resolutions of the Council are taken into account and implemented by the government's advisory bodies in the process of drafting documents related to the rights of the child. 40 Continue the implementation of the Crime Prevention Strategy plan, which fosters the peaceful coexistence of the society members and ethnic minorities Armenia Fight Against Crime, Racism and Racial Violence Accepted  Continuing Implementation of Crime Prevention Strategy for New strategy adopted in 2016. 41 Issue, as a matter of priority, an invitation for the Special Rapporteurs on torture, human trafficking, migrants, and for the Independent Expert on the minority issues Belarus Rights of Arrested Persons Accepted  A standing invitation issued in September 2000 for all special procedures of the HRC. 42 Implement measures to give effect to the existing legislation on the elimination of discrimination, particularly in the area of gender and ethnic minorities and eradicate all of violence due to discrimination Rica Roma integration / Fight Against Crime, Racism and Racial Violence / Accepted  Adoption of the Government's Strategy on Equality of and Men in the Czech Republic for 2014-2020 and the Roma Integration Strategy to 2020. Adoption of the Action Plan for the prevention of domestic and gender-based violence 2015.
Gender Equality for the years 2015 – 2018 and also annual Concepts for Combating Hate-crime. 43 Adopt concrete measures to fight discrimination against women in all spheres of life, especially by increasing the representation of women in the middle and higher positions of political and economic life Slovenia Gender Equality Accepted  Adoption of the Government's Strategy on Equality of Women and Men in the Czech Republic for 2014-2020. The Action Plan for balanced representation of women and men in decision-making positions was approved in 2016 with the goal of 40% of women in decision-making positions in public and private sector in 2020. 44 Make efforts to overcome gender stereotyping, continues to perpetuate discrimination against women, and increase representation of women, including Roma women in the legislative bodies, the Government and the public administration, particularly in senior positions (Cuba); Cuba Gender Equality Accepted  In 2014 the Government adopted the Strategy for Equality of Women and Men in the Czech Republic for 2014-2020. The Roma Integration Strategy by 2020 adopted by the Government in The Action Plan for balanced representation of women and men in decision-making positions approved in 2016 with the goal of 40% of women in positions in public and private sector in 2020. 45 Address more the deep-rooted gender stereotypes that perpetuated discrimination against women Palestine Gender Equality Accepted  In 2014 the Government adopted Strategy for Equality of Women and Men in the Czech Republic for 2014-2020 dealing with gender stereotypes in employment, education and family life.
46 Implement CEDAW recommendation to address the persistent and gender stereotypes that perpetuate discrimination against women South Africa Gender Equality Accepted  In 2014 the Government adopted Strategy for Equality of Women and Men in the Czech Republic for 2014-2020 dealing with gender stereotypes in employment, education and family life. 47 Further strengthen the temporary special measures in areas in which women are underrepresented Republic of Moldova Gender Equality Accepted  Adoption of the Government Strategy for Equality of Women and Men in the Czech Republic for 2014-2020. Plan of Action for balanced representation of women and men in decision-making positions was approved in 2016 and aims at 40% of women in positions in public and private sector in 2020. 48 Develop a national action plan against racism in line with the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action Egypt Fight Against Crime, Racism and Racial Violence Accepted  The Government with racism in its annual hate-crime strategy which focuses not only on the repression, but also on the prevention of racism (e.g. in education). 49 Develop a national plan against racism in line with the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action and investigate the perpetrators of hate Turkey Fight Against Crime, Racism and Racial Violence Accepted  The Government deals with racism in its annual hate-crime strategy which focuses not only on the repression, but also on the prevention of racism (e.g. in education). Racist activities are crimes and are prosecuted by authorities according to the Criminal Code effective since 2009.
50 a national action plan to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and intolerance Tunisia Fight Against Crime, Racism and Racial Violence Accepted  The Government deals with racism in its annual hate-crime strategies which focuses not only on the repression, but also on the prevention of racism (e.g. in education). 51 Formulate a national plan of action to combat racism and xenophobia China Fight Against Crime, Racism and Racial Violence Accepted  The Government deals with racism in its annual hate-crime strategies which focuses not only on the repression, but also on the prevention of racism (e.g. in education). 52 a comprehensive national action plan on the prevention of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and intolerance as recommended by the Committee on the Rights of the Child Algeria Fight Against Crime, Racism and Racial Violence Accepted  The Government deals with racism in its annual hate-crime strategies which focuses not only on the repression, but also on the prevention of racism (e.g. in education). 53 Develop a comprehensive national action plan to combat and prevent racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and intolerance in accordance with the Durban Agreements Cuba Fight Against Crime, Racism and Racial Violence Accepted  The Government deals with racism in its annual hate-crime strategies which focuses not only on the repression, but also on the prevention of racism (e.g. in education).
54 Develop a national action plan to prevent and combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, which will also ensure that manifestations of hatred, racist and xenophobic discourse as well as racially motivated acts of violence are investigated and perpetrators are punished. Such a national action plan should also integrate the implementation of the Durban Declaration and Program of Action South Africa Fight Against Crime, Racism and Racial Violence Accepted  The Government deals with racism in its annual hate-crime strategies which focuses not only on the repression, but also on the prevention of racism (e.g. in education). 55 Take steps to prevent acts of racially motivated violence and discrimination, including through education and awareness campaigns, ensuring effective interventions by law enforcement and ensuring the successful prosecution of those that commit such crimes Canada Fight Against Crime, Racism and Racial Violence Accepted  Racist activities are crimes and are prosecuted by authorities according to the Criminal Code effective since 2009. The Government deals with racism in its annual hate-crime strategies which focuses not only on the repression, but also on the prevention of racism (e.g. in education). 56 Ban organizations that incite hatred, racism, racial discrimination and xenophobia Cuba Fight Against Crime, Racism and Racial Violence Accepted  According to the Criminal Code racist propaganda and racial attacks are crimes in law. The establishing, supporting and promoting a movement that seeks to suppress the rights and freedoms of human beings, and expressing sympathies for such a movement are also crimes. No legal person can be
65 Increase its legal efforts to combat all forms of intolerance, racism, and xenophobia, particularly the implementation of legal provisions of hate crime that remains inadequate for Roma Iran (Islamic Republic of) Fight Against Crime, Racism and Racial Violence Accepted  According to the Criminal Code racist propaganda and racial attacks are crimes in law. The Government deals with racism in its annual hate-crime strategies which focuses not only on the repression, but also on the prevention of racism (e.g. in education). The Czech Republic focuses on the implementation of existing legislation and the realisation of its practical policies. 66 Ensure that hate crime and violence, racist and xenophobic discourse are investigated, and that the perpetrators are prosecuted Bangladesh Fight Against Crime, Racism and Racial Violence Accepted  According to the Criminal Code racist propaganda and racial attacks are crimes in Czech law and are prosecuted by the law enforcement authorities. 67 Set up national mechanisms to monitor, investigate, prosecute and punish incitement to and acts of hatred, intolerance, racism and xenophobia, including hate speech and racist and xenophobic acts committed on the internet and through political platform Egypt Fight Against Crime, Racism and Racial Violence Accepted  According to the Criminal Code racist propaganda and racial attacks are crimes in law and are prosecuted by the law enforcement authorities. 68 Take appropriate measures to ensure that hate crime and violence, and racist and xenophobic acts are investigated, and that perpetrators are prosecuted Sri Lanka Fight Against Crime, Racism and Racial Violence Accepted  According to the Criminal Code racist propaganda and racial attacks are crimes in Czech law and are prosecuted by the law enforcement authorities.
perpetrators legally responsible and provide compensation to victims preventive mechanism in security forces and detention places. The Public Defender of Rights serving as the preventive national mechanism according to OP-CAT 78 Adopt effective measures to address the problem of overcrowding of the penitentiary centres and ensure adequate conditions for detainees Uzbekistan Rights of Arrested Persons Accepted  New Penitentiary Conception approved by the Government in 2016 includes measures to prevent and solve the problem of overcrowding. 79 Adopt measures to reduce overcrowding in penitentiary centres Cuba Rights of Arrested Persons Accepted  New Penitentiary Conception approved by the Government in 2016 includes measures to prevent and solve the problem of overcrowding. 80 Consider to review the three-year time limit in the statute of limitations for bringing compensation claims in cases of coercive or non-consensual sterilizations in order to extend it Greece Illegal Sterilization Accepted  The statute of limitation has been reviewed but remains unchanged due to the principle of legal certainty. 81 Establish a roadmap with clear timelines to finalise the cases of sterilization of Roma women without consent and ensure adequate compensation and reparation for such women South Africa Illegal Sterilization Accepted  A special law on compensation of illegally sterilised persons has been prepared, but not approved by the government. The victims can claim compensation in court proceedings 82 Adopt measures to ensure the payment of compensations to victims of forced sterilization Spain Illegal Sterilization Accepted  A special law on compensation of illegally sterilised persons has been prepared, but not approved by the government. The victims can claim compensation in court proceedings
94 Continue its efforts at all Government levels to give women of all ages access to all information and all services necessary to take informed decisions based on their needs regarding reproductive health Paraguay Gender Equality / Illegal sterilisation Accepted  The Medical Services Act and the Specific Medical Services Act. The Ministry of Health promotes public awareness activities and training of medical professionals in the area of reproductive rights. 95 Confirm the commitment by the Ministry of Education to implement the National Action Plan for Inclusive Education Palestine Inclusive Education Accepted  New Action Plan approved in 2014 and revised in 2015 with continuous implementation 96 Take measures to ensure the effective implementation of the National Action Plan for Inclusive Education by ensuring that adequate funding is made available and that concrete targets are set to ensure that all children, including Roma, are provided with equal access and equal opportunity to education Canada Inclusive Education Accepted  Ongoing implementation of the 2015 Revised Action Plan for execution of the judgement of the European Court of Human Rights in the case of D.H. and others v. the Czech Rep., "Equal Opportunities". Introduction of new diagnostic instruments for more accurate assessment of the abilities of pupils from different cultural backgrounds. Support for Roma pupils at primary schools provided by counselling centres and assistant teachers. According to the official surveys the number of Roma children taught at former special schools is steadily declining while their number in mainstream classes is rising.
97 Undertake appropriate measures in the education sphere to further on the effective integration and development of disadvantaged children Sri Lanka Inclusive Education Accepted  The Education Act and its amendments further enhance the right of children with special needs to benefit from mainstream education. The system of education of pupils with special educational needs, including children with disabilities as well as disadvantaged etc., was changed to provide every child with maximum access to education. Each counselling centre in cooperation with schools are obliged to find the exact form of support the particular pupil needs to attend mainstream classes.
104 Ensure prompt and effective implementation of the NAPIE and other strategies and action plans relevant to the full realization of the rights of Roma children by, inter alia, making available the necessary human and other resources and setting clear, measurable and ambitious targets for transfers of children to ordinary education and for overall of the school system Finland Inclusive Education Accepted  Ongoing implementation of the 2015 Revised Action Plan for execution of the judgement of the European Court of Human Rights in the case of D.H. and others v. the Czech Rep., "Equal Opportunities". The Education Act and its amendments ensure and further enhance the right of children with special needs to benefit from mainstream education. Introduction of new diagnostic instruments for more accurate assessment of the abilities of pupils from different cultural backgrounds. Support for Roma pupils at primary schools provided by counselling centres and assistant teachers. According to the official surveys the number of Roma children taught at former special schools is steadily declining while the number of such children in mainstream classes is rising. 105 Seek to ensure full participation of the Roma themselves in these efforts Finland Minorities Accepted  Cooperation with experts, representatives of the civil sector and representatives of the Roma minority within the Government Council for Roma Minority Affairs. 106 Promote the integration of Roma children in the educational system the same conditions as the other children Spain Inclusive Education Accepted  Ongoing implementation of the 2015 Revised Action Plan for execution of the judgement of the European Court of Human Rights in
of new diagnostic instruments for more accurate assessment of the abilities of pupils from different cultural backgrounds. Support for Roma pupils at primary schools provided by counselling centres and assistant teachers. According to the official surveys the number of Roma children taught at former special schools is steadily declining while the number of such children in mainstream classes is rising. 109 Reinforce its programmes to include Roma girls in the mainstream education Bangladesh Inclusive Education Accepted  Roma girls are included in the programmes. 110 Continue with measures to remove discrimination and segregation of Romani pupils, including by ensuring effective implementation of its National Action Plan for Inclusive Education Australia Inclusive Education Accepted  Ongoing implementation of the 2015 Revised Action Plan for execution of the judgement of the European Court of Human Rights in the case of D.H. and others v. the Czech Rep., "Equal Opportunities". The Education Act and its amendments ensure and further enhance the right of children with special needs to benefit from mainstream education. Introduction of new diagnostic instruments for more accurate assessment of the abilities of pupils from different cultural backgrounds. Support for Roma pupils at primary schools provided by counselling centres and
special needs to benefit from mainstream education. Introduction of new diagnostic instruments for more accurate assessment of the abilities of pupils from different cultural backgrounds. Support for Roma pupils at primary schools provided by counselling centres and assistant teachers. According to the official surveys the number of Roma children taught at former special schools is steadily declining while the number of such children in mainstream classes is rising. 114 Ensure effective access of children with disabilities to compulsory education, including through the legal amendments to prohibit the denial of access to education for those children because of limited material and other resources Uzbekistan Inclusive Education Accepted  The Education Act and its amendments ensure and further enhance the of children with disabilities to benefit from mainstream education through measures, besides others, involving assistant teachers in helping pupils with severe disabilities. The new paradigm introduced by the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will be reflected in the Government's efforts for equal and non-discriminatory access to education. 115 Continue its efforts to provide minority and migrant boys and girls the best possible access to the general Paraguay Inclusive Education / Rights of Accepted  Members of minorities have equal access to education with supporting measures if necessary. Foreigners have the same access to pre-school
given appropriate treatment in the project Detecting human trafficking for the purpose of labour exploitation and forced labour launched in 2010. The Crime Victims Act has improved the status of victims of human trafficking. 119 Establish guidelines on the procedure to be followed to ensure that foreigners with no legal residency can request judicial review of the administrative expulsion orders Mexico Rights of foreigners and migrants Accepted  The Foreigners Residence Act and the Asylum Act grant access to judicial review of the administrative expulsion orders 120 Consider the recommendation of UNHCR to review legal provisions of the proposed amendments on detention to ensure that asylum seekers, including adolescents and children, and families with children are not detained Uzbekistan Rights of foreigners and migrants Accepted  The amendments to the Foreigners Residence Act and Asylum Act made the detention of children subject to the compliance with the CRC. In cases of necessity children are placed in detention facilities with their parents under living conditions maximally adapted to their needs. 121 Prioritize respect of the cultural diversity of Roma and integrate it into social policies of the Czech Republic Roma integration Accepted  Adoption of the Roma Integration Strategy for the period ending 2020. Establishment of the Government Council for Roma Minority Affairs in 1997, which also focuses on Roma culture. Roma culture is also supported by other public institutions like the Ministry of culture.
126 Adopt effective measure to combat violence against Roma Fight Against Crime, Racism and Racial Violence Accepted  Prosecution of racist crimes according to the Criminal Code. Law enforcement authorities active in prosecution of racist crimes according to the Code of Criminal Procedure and Governmental annual Policy for Combating Hate-crime. The Government's campaign against racism and hate violence coordinated by the Agency for Social Inclusion. 127 Continue promoting and protecting the rights of minorities by integrating minorities in all aspects in addition to education, medical service and employment Thailand Roma integration Accepted  Continuation of the work of the Agency for Social Inclusion established in 2008. Adoption of the Roma Integration Strategy in 2015 with focus on these areas. The implementation of the strategy is monitored by the Government Council for Roma Minority Affairs 128 Acknowledge the harm done to the victims of discrimination against Roma, bring the perpetrators to justice and provide reparations to the victims Democratic People´s Republic of Korea Fight Against Crime, Racism and Racial Violence Accepted  Adoption of Anti-Discrimination Law in 2009 which includes means of protection and redress for discrimination victims. Racial discrimination and hate crime are prosecuted by authorities. 129 Continue to improve the situation of the Roma people Namibia Roma integration Accepted  Adoption of the Roma Integration Strategy in 2015. Existing Act effective since 2009. Establishment of the Government Council for Roma Minority Affairs in 1997 and Agency for Social Inclusion in 2008.
130 In relation to the Roma community legislative and practical measures to combat discrimination against the members of this community guaranteeing the effective exercise of their rights Spain Roma integration Accepted  Adoption of the Roma Integration Strategy in 2015 dealing also with the discrimination of Roma. Existing Anti-Discrimination Act effective since 2009. 131 Provide effective guarantee for the rights of Roma in the fields of education, employment and housing China Roma integration Accepted  Adoption of the Roma Integration Strategy in 2015 dealing with these issues Existing Anti-Discrimination Act effective since 2009 prohibiting racial discrimination in this area. 132 effective measures such as the establishment of an institution to monitor regularly the situation of Roma Democratic People´s Republic of Korea Roma integration Accepted  Establishment of the Government Council for Roma Minority Affairs in 1997 and Agency for Social Inclusion in 2008. 133 Step up efforts to raise awareness through campaigns or other concrete initiatives in order to promote understanding and tolerance toward the Roma minority in the Czech society Denmark Roma integration Accepted  Establishment of the Agency for the Social Inclusion and adoption of new complex Roma Integration Strategy to 2020. The ongoing government's campaign against racism and hate violence coordinated by the Agency for Social Inclusion. 134 Continue its efforts to give minority populations the greatest level of participation in decision-making and public policy options, particularly in local governments where they live as part of the community Paraguay Roma integration Accepted  Adoption of the Roma Integration Strategy in 2015. Establishment of the Government Council for Roma Minority Affairs in 1997 and Agency for Social Inclusion in 2008.
135 Establish affirmative actions for members of Roma communities, including by considering reserving vacancies at universities and at the public service Brazil Roma integration Accepted  Adoption of the Roma Integration Strategy in 2015 for the period ending 2020. The strategy includes support measures for Roma in secondary education. 136 Conduct, jointly with the Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council, comprehensive and transparent investigations in respect to reported involvement of Czech authorities in secret programmes of CIA on arbitrary detention and secret displacement/transfer of suspects Belarus Rights of Arrested Persons Noted  The Republic investigated its involvement in the CIA rendition programmes in 2005 following the request of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe and found no breach of its national and international legal obligations. The Czech Republic does not plan any new investigation. Explanatory notes: Fulfilled  Recommendation was accepted by the Czech Republic and so the Czech Republic committed itself to undertake steps necessary for its implementation Accepted In Progress  Recommendation was not accepted by the Czech Republic and so the Czech Republic is not committed to undertake steps necessary for its implementation Noted Unfulfilled / Was not being fulfilled 