to know whether Yugoslav citizens were equal before the law in the matter of land Purchase, particularly in Kosovo and Vojvodina, whether there were in Yugoslavia any political parties established on the basis of ethnic criteria and, if sol whether the legislation provided any safeguards to prevent movements with separatist tendencies, and what were the rules governing the formation of political Parties, Clarification was sought on the operation of article 1 33 of the Federal Criminal Code. Additional information was requested concerning the Present situation with regard to freedom of the press and freedom of assembly and association, and whether it was true that the only Albanian newspaper and broadcasting station had been closed. It was also asked whether unemployed persons could travel about freely in Yugoslavia and settle in a region offering better employment prospects. 198. With regard to article 6 of the Convention, members asked whether any Changes . were contemplated in Yugoslavia in order to guarantee the compl.ete independence of judges. Particulars were also sought of cases of racial discrimination that had come before the courts, In relation to article 7, it was asked what measures had been taken to sensitize the police in view of the events in Montenegro. 199. In his reply, the representative of Yugoslavia provided some additional information on the process of adaptation of the socio-political system Of his WUntry to the needs of a modern economy leading to an open market eCOnOmiC Sys tern. He stated that the choice between federation or confederation had to be resolved before the end of the year by all the Republics or, if they were unable to do so, by referendum. His Government opposed any attempt to restrict or abolish -49- the rights of national minorities and was convinced of the need to protect them and 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a set of questions and answers related to the human rights situation in Yugoslavia, specifically regarding the rights of national minorities, political parties, freedom of press and assembly, and the independence of judges. The questions also touch on the socio-political system and the economy of the country. This suggests that the category should be related to human rights, governance, or social issues.

**Category**
Human rights, Employment, Education