Romany civic assocation files complaint against senator

The Czech romany civic association Romea has filed a criminal complaint against independent senator Liana Janackova for apparently racist remarks she made about Romanies. The senator, who is also mayor of a district of the city of Ostrava, was recorded on tape saying she was against Roma integration in the area. Ms Janackova has since apologised for her remarks but has rejected calls for her to resign from her post as deputy chairwoman of the Senate committee for human rights