A/HRC/23/5 83. Australia was encouraged by the various judicial reforms undertaken by Romania. It was concerned at reports of continuing incidents of human trafficking, discriminatory practices and racially motivated violence against Roma, and noted the overrepresentation of Roma children in State care. Australia made recommendations. 84. Austria welcomed the ratification by Romania of CRPD and asked how it would be implemented. It commended Romania on improvements to the legal framework for human rights protection, but was concerned about widespread discrimination against Roma, the LGBT community and other vulnerable groups. Austria made recommendations. 85. Bangladesh noted improvements in preventing human trafficking, strengthening the judiciary and ensuring opportunities for minorities to use their mother tongue. However, as noted by the United Nations treaty bodies, greater efforts were needed to address persistent discrimination against Roma, and the situation of migrants and their children. Bangladesh made recommendations. 86. Belarus highlighted concerns about discrimination against Roma, use of torture and excessive force by police, child cruelty, human trafficking, labour and sexual exploitation of children, and high infant and maternal mortality rates. The pending law on lustration contravened article 25 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Belarus made recommendations. 87. Belgium enquired about progress made in addressing the marginalization and social exclusion of Roma and whether any new initiatives were envisaged to improve their situation. It asked what steps had been taken to prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation. Belgium made recommendations. 88. Brazil welcomed the participation of minorities in Parliament and efforts to eradicate school segregation based on ethnicity. It called for complementary policies to address the low enrolment rates for Roma in schools and universities. It highlighted inequalities in access to health services. Brazil made recommendations. 89. Bulgaria commended Romania for enacting new legislation and ratifying several international human rights instruments. It asked that Romania share its experience in bringing its legislation into conformity with international legal instruments. It requested more information on the application in domestic law of the core human rights instruments. 90. Burundi welcomed efforts to integrate Roma into the society, particularly measures adopted to integrate Roma children into schools. It also supported endeavours to eradicate discrimination against persons living with HIV. Burundi made a recommendation. 91. Cambodia welcomed progress in the promotion and protection of human rights and efforts to implement judicial reform. It noted in particular the ratification of OP-CAT and CRPD and the adoption of a new Roma inclusion strategy for 2012-2020. Cambodia made a recommendation. 92. Canada asked for an update on the implementation of the 2008 UPR recommendations, specifically the adoption of further measures to combat human trafficking, including training for police officers in dealing with victims of trafficking and sexual violence, and the introduction of a witness protection system for trafficking cases. Canada made recommendations. 93. Chad noted that Romania was a party to the core human rights instruments, which demonstrated its commitment to human rights. It welcomed the major judicial reform under way and measures taken to eliminate discrimination against Roma. Chad made a recommendation. 94. Chile welcomed progress made in gender equality, human trafficking and protection of the rights of the Roma, particularly the development of new strategies on equal 12