, person into a psychiatric institution a criminal offence. They wished to know whether the Act considered cases retrospectively i whether any persons had been ' punished under the Act; whether any patient, if found to be normal, had been removed from the register of the mentally ill; and whether a commission had been appointed to review the possible release of patients from mental institutions, It ' was also asked what action had been taken to rescind the Penal Code with regard to political prisoners in solitary confinement or in labour camps, and whether those released had been.allowed to return to their families or former places of residence. Members sought information on the numbers of Jewish families who had been permitted to leave the country: whether there had been an Increase in ethnic Polish emigration; and whether any laws were being passed to fulfil all the obligations relating to the political and civil rights set out in article 5 (d) of the Convention. In view of the acute housing shortage throughout the Soviet Union, it was asked if priority was being given to the provision of housing in the Republic, Noting the importance of the amended Code of Labour Laws, members asked for additional information on its implications ; whether any cases of action had been taken under the Code; and,whether rapid and effective remedies had been available to the citizens concerned. 276. In connection with article 6 of the Convention , members requested specific details on cases of discrimination, and subsequent action, as had been requested during the consideration of earlier reports. They asked whether recourse had been available to individuals punished by the police for minor offences, and whether the authorities were conducting campaigns to heighten legal awareness among the Population. Members wished to know whether effective remedies were available for 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be related to a country's human rights situation, specifically inquiring about the treatment of political prisoners, mental health patients, and minority groups. The questions also touch on issues of housing, employment, and social rights, which suggests that the category should be related to social and human rights.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Health, Education