269. The tenth periodic report of the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic (CERD/C/172/Add.15) was considered by the Committee at its 879th meeting, held on 16 August 1990 (CERD1WSR.879). 270. The report was introduced by the representative of the reporting State, who said that during the period under review many of the documents on which it had been based had been superseded by new legislation adopted by the Byelorussian Parliament. As part of the ongoing process of legislative reform, a Constitutional Commission had been established to draft a new Constitution. Furthermore, significant changes to the existing legislation had been introduced during the most recent session of the Supreme Soviet, and other legislative measures would be adopted to ensure full implementation of the basic provisions of the Convention. Legislation currently being prepared would significantly alter the relations between the individual and the State, and details of the new laws would be supplied in the next periodic report. He stressed both the Republic's support of international efforts to eliminate apartheid and its strict maintenance of the economic, diplomatic and other sanctions imposed on the South African regime. 271. Members of the Committee welcomed the report of the Byelorussian SSR, presented with commendable punctuality, indicating the Government's willingness to maintain a regular dialogue with the Committee, and looked forward to receiving detailed information on the new legislation in the next periodic report. 272. While congratulating the Government on its bold initiatives to ensure the rights of individuals, taken,in its decision under Act No. 21 of 1988, members wished to know whether any cases had been brought before the courts pursuant to that decision, and, if so, they asked for details to be provided in the next report. They also,asked whether cases of racial discrimination came within the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic's report to the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD). The report focuses on the country's efforts to eliminate racial discrimination, introduce new legislation, and maintain international sanctions against the South African regime. The Committee's questions and concerns seem to revolve around the implementation of these efforts and the protection of individual rights.

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Humanitarian aid and relief, Education