CERD/C/65/CO/8 Page 4 in this regard in relation to the use of Uzbek, which is the language spoken by the largest minority. 19. The Committee notes with interest that the 1997 Culture Act guarantees the right of national and ethnic minorities to preserve and develop their cultural identity. The Committee wishes to receive more information on the content and effective implementation of this law, the specific programmes adopted to that end, and the mechanisms ensuring the participation of the groups concerned in the elaboration and implementation of these programmes. 20. The Committee notes that there have been no court cases concerning racial discrimination. The Committee recommends that the State party verify that the lack of any such complaints is not the result of victims’ lack of awareness of their rights, individuals’ lack of confidence in the police and the judicial authorities, or the authorities’ insufficient attention or sensitivity to cases of racial discrimination. The next periodic report should contain an analysis of the situation in this respect. 21. The Committee notes with interest that the establishment of a national human rights institution is currently being studied. The Committee encourages the State party to establish promptly such an institution, in accordance with the Principles relating to the status of national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights (the Paris Principles) (General Assembly resolution 48/134). 22. The Committee regrets the lack of information on action taken by the State party to enhance better understanding, respect and tolerance between ethnic groups in Tajikistan, in particular on programmes, if any, that have been adopted to ensure intercultural education. The State party should adopt measures to promote intercultural understanding and education between ethnic groups, in particular in the areas of teaching, education, culture and information. It should provide more detailed information on this issue in its next periodic report. 23. The Committee welcomes the efforts to train judges and other law enforcement personnel in the field of human rights. The State party should provide information on the effectiveness of such training and its impact regarding the implementation of the Convention. 24. The Committee notes that the State party has not made the optional declaration provided for in article 14 of the Convention and recommends that it consider the possibility of so doing.