A/HRC/19/6 age, and to abolish the death penalty and corporal punishment. It expressed concern about the overcrowding and poor conditions in prisons. Australia made recommendations. 40. Germany asked what steps were being taken to overcome the limited access to clean water and sanitation. It noted the restrictions of freedom of expression, in particular the Proscribed Publications Act. Germany also noted that in 2010, only 30 per cent of births had been registered, even though such registration was the entry point for access to all public services and education. It asked what steps the Government was taking to ensure birth registration for all children. Germany made recommendations. 41. Slovenia commended Swaziland for establishing the Commission on Human Rights and Public Administration. It noted that enabling legislation was needed to fully operationalize the Commission. Slovenia welcomed the Constitution, which had introduced significant changes with respect to non-discrimination and the rights of women. It remained concerned about reports of discriminatory cultural practices against women. It asked about the necessary measures taken to effectively ensure gender equality. Slovenia made recommendations. 42. South Africa stated that Swaziland had alluded to a lack of resources which impacted on its ability to guarantee human rights to its citizens. It sought clarification on whether there was a timeline for implementing laws that were still awaiting ratification by Parliament. South Africa supported the appeal by Swaziland for technical assistance and capacity-building in the completion of treaty body reports. It referred to recommendations made by a tripartite high-level mission following a visit to Swaziland, and enquired as to what those recommendations entailed and whether their implementation had yielded any significant results. South Africa made recommendations. 43. Brazil welcomed that the eradication of extreme poverty, and ensuring food security, were priorities of Swaziland and that, despite serious socio-economic challenges, the State had increased investment in health care. It noted that the prevalence of HIV/AIDS required additional efforts. Brazil welcomed the measures taken to improve access to free education, but was concerned at the persistence of discrimination against women, and restrictions to civil and political rights. It encouraged Swaziland to pursue constitutional reforms. Brazil made recommendations. 44. The United States of America welcomed the establishment of the independent Commission on Human Rights and Public Administration, and the trafficking task force. It expressed deep concern that the legislation to fully operationalize the Commission had not yet been passed. It asked how Swaziland planned to ensure the protection of the freedoms of assembly, association and expression. It called on Swaziland to protect the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people. The United States made recommendations. 45. Spain recognized the efforts made by Swaziland in the promotion and protection of human rights, in particular the incorporation of human rights protection in the Constitution, and the creation of a national commission on human rights. Spain made recommendations. 46. Sweden noted that domestic legislation needed to be harmonized with the Constitution and international human rights law. Sweden was concerned that the independence of the Commission on Human Rights and Public Administration had been questioned and that its powers remained unclear. Sweden expressed hope that the optional protocols to the instruments ratified by Swaziland would also be ratified, and expressed concern at the enactment of the Suppression of Terrorism Act. Sweden made recommendations. 47. Indonesia applauded the policy of Swaziland to guarantee children the right to free education in primary school. It appreciated the effort to alleviate poverty through the adoption of the Poverty Reduction Strategy and Action Programme. It commended the 8