E/CN.4/2001/21 page 44 according to the information of the National Roma Self-Government - did not take part even in the basic unskilled building work, despite their contractual obligation that they agreed to. Every citizen of the Republic of Hungary can freely choose his/her place of residence whether at home or abroad. The Roma of Zámoly are free to return home and move back into their new homes any time they like. From the funds of the Public Foundation for the Roma of Hungary, they still have the possibility to take part in an agricultural and husbandry programme, with a grant of up to HUF 1.5 million per family and professional advice, which could provide them with work and social security, doing away with the need for benefits. The Central Police Station of Fejér County will make every effort to ensure their personal safety and prevent any abuse, by appointing a local police officer and by increasing the police presence on the ground, and also by liaising directly with the relevant senior officers of the Central Police Station. As for a longer-term approach to relieve the local ethnic conflict, there is a dialogue programme funded from public money, which could help bring the majority and minority residents of the settlement closer to each other. It is in the interest of Hungary to make sure that domestic criminal proceedings for criminal offences which have exacerbated the conflict as well as international legal proceedings are brought to an early conclusion, thereby allowing public opinion both in Hungary and abroad to gain a clearer understanding of the matter by concentrating on the facts.” 149. In addition to the positive measures that have already been taken, the Government should ensure that the judicial system deals more effectively with any complaints of racial discrimination that are referred to it. This is one of the deficiencies of the Hungarian judicial system, as noted in the European Union’s report of 8 November 2000 on Hungary’s accession to that organization and a communication from the European Roma Rights Centre. The adoption of a general law to curb racial discrimination in all areas should promote enhanced administration of justice. At the same time, reforms should be speeded up to eliminate the segregation between Gypsy and non-Gypsy children in schools. E. Czech Republic 150. Pursuant to the recommendations made by the Special Rapporteur following his visit to the Czech Republic (E/CN.4/2000/16/Add.1, paras. 141-144), one NGO, “The Counselling Centre for Citizenship/Civil and Human Rights” (CCC/CHR), notes that the Czech Government has not yet adopted a law to curb racial discrimination in all areas of life. The piecemeal legislation currently in force fails to offer adequate protection against racial discrimination and the victims of racist acts are unable to secure proper redress. Victims have access to inefficient

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