A/HRC/13/12 implement measures to strengthen its human rights obligations. The delegation referred to the fight against discrimination against children with disabilities and Carib-Indian children and noted that Dominica was facing significant challenges in that regard. While there were two schools located in the capital that provided education to children with disabilities, children with disabilities in rural areas still had limited access to education. The delegation pointed out that Carib-Indian children did not face discrimination in Dominica. 31. The delegation referred to several questions raised by Denmark, concerning the improvement of the Rights of the Child, in relation to issues such as sexual abuse and corporal punishment. The delegation pointed out that there is a specific law in Dominica’s Sexual Offences Act, which addresses sexual abuse. Dominica had a number of cases before the court and several perpetrators have been sent to prison. Concerning corporal punishment, the delegation noted that it is hardly used in the school system. Although the delegation noted that it is a problem in families. It pointed out that this is an arena Dominica still needs to work at, and that the Government will have to look towards possible amendments in this regard. 32. The delegation referred a question raised by Latvia concerning standing invitation for the Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council. The delegation noted that this is an issue for the cabinet of Dominica to decide on. It highlighted that Dominica is open for the Special Procedures and that Dominica has no problems with Special Rapporteurs to their country. 33. The delegation referred to two questions raised by Sweden. The delegation pointed out that Dominica has not executed the death penalty since 1986. It furthermore noted that Dominica has a very low murder rate and that all death penalties have been commuted to life sentences. The delegation highlighted however that an abolishment of the death penalty remains problematic, and that it would require a referendum. Sweden asked Dominica about the Sexual Offences Act, which criminalizing consensual sexual activity of person with the same sex. The delegation noted that this is a challenging area and that the delegation recognized that it is discriminatory. However, the delegation noted that this is an issue that the cabinet has to deliberate on. The delegation admitted that there is a certain element of discrimination in the society towards same sex relationships. 34. The delegation referred to questions raised by the United Kingdom about the role of civil society in the preparation of the national report. The delegation noted that the preparation process had been a little hasty and that consultation with civil society had been limited. Dominica had only been able to have consultations with a few non-governmental organizations s and community-based organizations. The delegation noted that it would have preferred to have broader consultations with non-governmental organizations s. Furthermore, it pointed out that Dominica aims towards creation of a national human rights institution in the next five years. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 35. During the interactive dialogue, statements were made by 28 delegations. The text of the recommendations made during the interactive dialogue appear in section II of the present report. 36. Cuba congratulated Dominica on the measures taken to protect vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly, including the guarantee to free access to health care for those groups. Furthermore, Cuba noted that Dominica has reported important progress in the empowerment of women and the promotion of their rights and noted the legislation promulgated in these matters. It stressed the important efforts made by the Government to protect the rights of people affected by HIV/AIDS. Cuba made recommendations 7