A/HRC/42/4 52. Several measures had been taken against the phenomenon of “blood feud”. The General Directorate of State Police had compiled a database of all families affected by blood feud. In 2018, Albania had adopted an action plan on the prevention, detection, documentation and fight against criminal acts committed for motives of blood feud and vengeance. 53. Albania had amended Law No. 69/2012 on the pre-university education system in order to provide a more effective mechanism to implement the right to education for all without distinction. Several activities had been undertaken to ensure quality, equal and inclusive education, including through the integration of children with disabilities into the mainstream educational system of kindergartens and schools. The number of dropouts had also decreased. Roma and Egyptian children were provided with scholarships to attend higher and vocational education. 54. Concerning the rights of persons with disabilities, Law No. 93/2014 provided for independent living and for support in overcoming barriers. It introduced community-based services based on the principles of the social model of disability. 55. Albania had taken measures to enforce the law in penitentiary institutions, including zero tolerance for any forms of abuse of power and significantly improving the conditions of detention. The issue of prison overcrowding had been tackled and at present the country was witnessing prison depopulation, with 900 places available, or a 14 per cent vacancy rate, due to the opening of a new prison in Shkodra, and the construction of two new prison buildings in Tirana. 56. An ad hoc parliamentary committee on electoral reform, established in 2017, was reviewing a draft law on amendments to the Electoral Code, prepared on the basis of recommendations of international and local experts. 57. Albania had a Human Rights Action Plan and Monitoring Mechanism to facilitate monitoring by relevant State authorities of the implementation of recommendations of United Nations human rights mechanisms. 58. Albania was also implementing the National Action Plan for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Persons and provided support to non-governmental organizations working on the rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex community. It had established a free helpline for victims of violence, including child victims. 59. The Law on the Establishment of the State Cadastral Agency had been adopted in 2018. It aimed at improved registration of immovable property, correcting inaccuracies and updating data on immovable property. 60. Increased resources had been allocated to the Commissioner for Children’s Rights, the People’s Advocate and the Commissioner for Protection from Discrimination, including increases in salaries and staff. 61. In conclusion, the delegation highlighted that Albania was among the top five countries in terms of the level of representation of women in the Government, with women accounting for more than 50 per cent of ministers and 40 per cent of members of the parliament. Out of 61 municipalities, 59 had focal points for gender equality. 62. Iceland welcomed steps taken by Albania in enacting criminal and civil laws that addressed domestic violence and noted the increase in criminal prosecutions of domestic violence in recent years, as well as the increase in prosecutions for repeat offences and for violating civil protection orders. 63. India appreciated the midterm review report of Albania and positively noted the establishment of the Permanent Parliamentary Subcommittee on Gender Equality and Prevention of Violence against Women. India commended the adoption of the National Strategy on Gender Equality and the National Agenda for Children’s Rights. 64. Indonesia welcomed the organic laws adopted to enhance the judicial reform. It commended the adoption of the law on the rights and protection of the child and the 7