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Meetings of experts

A. Seminar of Experts on Democratic Institutions

The Seminar of Experts on Democratic Institutions will be held in Oslo from Monday, 4 November 1991 to Friday, 15 November 1991. Its purpose is to hold discussions of ways and means of consolidating and strengthening viable democratic institutions in participating States, including comparative studies of legislation on human rights and fundamental freedoms, drawing inter alia upon the experience acquired by the Council of Europe and the activities of the Commission

'Democracy through Law".

The agenda, timetable and other organizational modalities are set out in Annex II.

B. Meeting of Experts on National Minorities

The Meeting of Experts on National Minorities will be held in Geneva from Monday, 1 July 1991 to Friday, 19 July 1991. Its purpose is to hold a thorough discussion on the issue of national minorities and of the rights of persons belonging to them, with due attention to the diversity of situations and to the legal, historical, political and economic backgrounds. It will include:

- an exchange of views on practical experience, in particular on national legislation, democratic

institutions, international instruments, and other possible forms of co-operation;

a review of the implementation of the relevant CSCE commitments and consideration of the scope for the improvement of relevant standards;

a consideration of new measures aimed at improving the implementation of the aforementioned commitments.

The agenda, timetable and other organizational modalities are set out in Annex III.

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