A/HRC/8/32 Page 7 commit not only to removing the defence of reasonable chastisement but also to criminalize corporal punishment concomitant with the pledges towards raising awareness and providing the necessary resource to support parents in adopting positive and alternative forms of discipline. Referring to positive steps in the campaign against torture, Slovenia was nevertheless concerned about the absence of a specific offence of torture or a definition of torture in criminal law. It recommended South Africa to enact such legislation which would, in line with article 1 of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT), prevent and eliminate torture and combat impunity. It asked if the Government has taken into consideration the recommendation of the Committee against Torture to adopt legislation implementing the principle of absolute prohibition of torture, and if so, how far along in the process the country is. It recommended South Africa to systematically and continuously integrate gender perspective in the follow-up process to the UPR review. 16. Canada noted the transformation of South Africa over the past 14 years in the area of human rights and its achievements. It also noted reports that abuse of documented and undocumented migrants has been widespread. It noted that the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) has made recommendations in this area. Canada recommended the follow-up to these recommendations and that the rights of migrants be respected, particularly by law enforcement officials. Canada also noted that the South African Police Services statistics for reported cases of rape continue to be high. It noted however that police handling these cases of sexual and domestic violence is often wanting. Canada therefore recommended that concrete measures be taken to improve handling by police of these cases and to curb rates of violence, particularly against women and girls. It also recommended that the South Africa Law Reform Commission’s proposals on the Criminal Law Amendment Act 2007, aimed at supporting and prosecuting complaints in court and at providing comprehensive State-funded post sexual assault medical care and treatment services, be implemented. While Canada noted improvements in combating HIV/AIDS, it stated that there is still inequitable access to ARV treatment and a lack of support services, particularly for rural women. Canada recommended that measures be taken to address inequities in access to HIV/AIDS treatment and support, particularly in rural areas. 17. Norway stated that in the peaceful transition after apartheid, South Africa has clearly demonstrated its commitment to the realization of all human rights for all, and that the 1996 Constitution with its Bill of Rights could be identified as a best practice in this respect. It referred to a review by an ad hoc parliamentary committee released on 21 August 2007, which recommended that several commissions be merged into a “super-institution” called the South African Commission for Human Rights and Equality, and invited for comments on the status of this recommendation. It noted challenges in some provinces of access to information, and asked what steps South Africa is taking to ensure the effectiveness of the Promotion of Access to Information Act. 18. Malaysia noted South Africa’s achievements in the peaceful and democratic transition from the apartheid regime. It noted the numerous constitutional and legislative measures being taken to promote human rights and that the people enjoy a better standard of living, with an excellent social security system. Malaysia also recognized South Africa’s successes in redressing the legacy of apartheid and racial segregation and in eradicating extreme poverty through judicial reform and socio-economic development. Malaysia commended South Africa on its leading role in fighting against racism and racial discrimination and its hosting of the Durban Conference in 2001, and requested more information on the successes as well as challenges the country faces in relation to the implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action.