12. In general, it was noted that there have been some significant and positive developments in recent years; certain countries now had constitutions and laws that recognized indigenous peoples &apos; distinct identities, cultures, languages and customs and also, in a number of cases, their right of self-determination, control over their lands and resources, and a recognition of their own systems of administration of justice.
12. In general, it was noted that there have been some significant and positive developments in recent years; certain countries now had constitutions and laws that recognized indigenous peoples &apos; distinct identities, cultures, languages and customs and also, in a number of cases, their right of self-determination, control over their lands and resources, and a recognition of their own systems of administration of justice.