Preparation and, on 2 May 1990, the Federal Assembly had adopted an amended Penal Code. Section 3 of Act No, 74/1958, relating to the permanent settlement of nomadic persons, had been rescinded and provisions had been made for the prosecution of crimes against humanity, especially those related to genocide, Furthermore, protection against racial discrimination in all its forms had been enhanced in the amended regulations concerning freedom of assembly and association and the right to submit petitions. 126. The representative further stressed that, as in the case of all newly democratic countries of Central and Eastern Europe, relations among members of various national and ethnic minorities were among the most pressing problems. At present, 46,100 foreign workers were employed under intergovernmental bilateral agreements, the largest group being workers from Viet Nam (34,700 persons). As a result of fundamental structural changes in the national economy and the transition to a market economy, the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic had decided to terminate such agreements. Consequently, all foreign workers were'expected to return to their respective countries, in stages, by 1995. With regard to certain isolated manifestations of racially motivated intolerance involving Gypsies or foreign workers, the representative emphasized that penal proceedings against the offenders w@re under way, that his country's highest authorities had condemned such acts, and that measures had been taken to strengthen police patrols in the affected areas. He alSO stated that greater attention was being paid to the inCreaSing legal awareness of his country's inhabitants, noting that some parts of the report related to concepts and terminoloqr prevailing under the previous regime that were no longer valid. The new Government was striving to.implement a Policy of openness in regard to questions of racism and racial discrimination with a view to their complete elimination and to securing consistent compliance with all Commitments 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the social and political developments in the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, specifically in relation to human rights, minority issues, and employment. The language used is formal and official, suggesting that it may be a report or statement from a government representative or official.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Employment