A/HRC/26/11 penalty. It expressed concern about reports of irregular arrest procedures, the length of detention and prison conditions. Australia made recommendations. 82. Azerbaijan commended the State’s accession to the core international human rights instruments. It highlighted the reform of the Criminal Code and Code of Criminal Procedure and the process undertaken to incorporate international human rights instruments in national legislation. Azerbaijan noted educational reforms. It made recommendations. 83. Bahrain commended action to promote gender equality, notably the involvement of women in decision-making bodies, the creation of platforms for women in business and politics and the enhancement of the role of women in sustainable development. It commended the holding of meetings on sexual and other forms of violence. Bahrain made a recommendation. 84. Botswana welcomed the holding of democratic elections at the national and local levels and the establishment of the Supreme Court. It encouraged continued strengthening of the legal and institutional framework. It asked what measures would be taken to combat human trafficking and requested information on the status of the new Criminal Code. Botswana made recommendations. 85. Brazil praised the enhanced organizational structures in human rights. It expressed its appreciation for the successful national elections held in 2010, which marked an important step towards the consolidation of democracy and institutional strengthening. It expressed its view that the Comoros could take further steps with respect to sexual orientation and women’s rights. Brazil made recommendations. 86. Cabo Verde noted that insufficient resources and entrenched social traditions posed a challenge to change. However, it welcomed the adoption of a national human rights policy, the new Criminal Code and Code of Criminal Procedure, a strategy and plan to tackle corruption and a national education plan. It made recommendations. 87. Canada asked whether a procedure to receive and handle complaints of employment discrimination had been established. It welcomed the adoption of a national human rights policy and the establishment of the National Commission for Human Rights and Freedoms. It noted the steps to ensure women’s active participation in the economy. Canada made recommendations. 88. Chad noted that constitutional amendments had led to the strengthening of institutions, ensuring the incorporation of the universal values of human dignity, tolerance and freedom into domestic legislation. It welcomed the measures taken to implement previous recommendations and the information that the Comoros was a party to the core international human rights instruments. Chad made recommendations. 89. China congratulated the Comoros for strengthening the rights of women, children and persons with disabilities and for its commitment to enhancing the enjoyment of rights relating to health care and education and other social and cultural rights. China made a recommendation. 90. The Congo noted the institutional reforms, notably the adoption of a national human rights policy and the creation of a national human rights commission and a transparent public finance management system. Further efforts should be focused on the administration of justice, equality and non-discrimination and the right to education. The Congo made a recommendation. 91. Cuba welcomed the measures taken to guarantee the right to education and efforts to stamp out illiteracy nationwide. It commended the initiatives to improve access to healthcare services, especially emergency health care; to reduce surgery costs, including for GE.14-13136 11