the Committee might compare the relative effectiveness in the field of State measures relying upon criminal prosecutions, civil law remedies and action under the Labour Code, with a view to making a general recommendation to States parties, 60. Several members were concerned about reports of a rising trend of xenophobia, often directed against refugees, and measures to counteract such a tendency. More information was requested about the body representing immigrant minorities and about the way in which the Government consulted with it. It was noted that many new immigrants, such as those from the Far and Middle East, claimed exemption from some obligations, such as the requirement that boys and girls participate equally in physical education classes at school. 61. Noting that the book, "The Satanic Verses", which was insulting to Islam and Muslims and was blasphemous, had been published in Denmark, members wished to know what yardstick Denmark used to establish the borderline between freedom of expression and offensive or discriminatory utterances and acts. 62. In replying to questions raised and observations made by members of the Committee, the representative of the State party said that, with regard to the Danish investments in South Africa, there were at present four Danish companies operating in that country. Two years earlier there had been six and the previous year five. That downward trend caused him to doubt that Danish investments in South Africa represented a considerable sum. He explained that Denmark had never severed diplomatic relations with South Africa. With the transfer of the headquarters of the African National Congress of South Africa to Johannesburg,'his Government had considered that, in order to be able to conduct high-level talks with that organisation, .it was imperative to re-open the Danish mission, which had been closed in 1985. That step had in no way changed his Government's general 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be discussing various aspects of a country's social and political situation, including issues related to immigration, xenophobia, and freedom of expression. It also touches on economic matters, such as Danish investments in South Africa.

**Category**
Employment, Humanitarian aid and relief, Culture