A/HRC/13/10 follow-up to the recommendations of the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment in this regard. Austria made recommendations. 65. Bosnia and Herzegovina commended on consultations made during the preparatory process, especially with civil society. It noted challenges faced by the Portuguese penitentiary system, asking whether investigations of cases of abuses and ill-treatment of prisoners had been carried out and those responsible for the abuses had been brought to justice. Concerning the racist aspects of some offences and the insufficient attention of the police and prosecutors, it asked whether Portugal considered the possibility to work on the training and capacity-building of judges, prosecutors and police staff on human rights and whether Portugal was taking appropriate steps to raise public awareness of human rights. It made a recommendation. 66. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland welcomed the Government’s commitment to working towards the ratification of OP-CAT and to improving prison conditions, asking about developments in these areas. It welcomed the Plan for Integration of Immigrants and the revision of the Criminal Code in 2007. It requested further information on challenges faced to ensure the full integration of all ethnic groups. It made recommendations. 67. Japan commended on policy-making efforts and special measures for ethnic minorities, foreigners and immigrants, and enquired about planned measures to resolve prejudice and discrimination against immigrants and the Roma. Japan noted that gaps remained for working women and asked about planned policies in this area. Regarding police-related violence, Japan enquired about efforts to address it, including ensuring that police officers and others are familiar with international human right standards. Japan made a recommendation. 68. Sweden referred to the issues regarding the conditions in Portuguese prisons and the excessive use of force by law enforcement officials. Sweden raised the issue of high number of deaths among women due to domestic violence. Sweden further asked about the continuing practice of corporal punishment within the family. Sweden made recommendations. 69. Angola noted with satisfaction the approval of a plan for the integration of immigrants. Angola noted the efforts made to combat marital (domestic) violence, asking about additional measures being implemented in this area. Angola enquired about strategies to motivate and integrate children from minorities into the school system. Angola made recommendations. 70. Australia welcomed the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol and the launching of the programme of action to eliminate female genital mutilation, and the 2007 revision of the Criminal Code, which made domestic violence an “autonomous and typified crime” punishable by 1 to 5 years of imprisonment. Australia noted the recommendations of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and the Human Rights Committee to intensify its efforts to integrate Roma communities and promote opportunities for the full enjoyment of their social, economic and cultural rights. Australia made a recommendation. 71. Ukraine welcomed efforts aimed at combating trafficking in human beings, including the 2007–2010 National Plan against Trafficking in Human Beings and the criminal investigations and punishment of the crime of trafficking. Ukraine commended on its cooperation with the civil society and welcomed the awareness-raising campaign to combat the problem of trafficking. Ukraine noted with satisfaction that Portugal’s immigration policy was coupled with an integration policy. Ukraine made recommendations. 11