A/HRC/10/73 Page 6 and the Welfare Department. This allows data to be disaggregated by sex in Government departments so that they can be easily analysed by the Bureau of Gender Affairs and acted upon. 19. On the matter of the recommendation of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women concerning the definition of marital rape, although Barbados has not yet adopted those recommendations, the Government, through the Family Law Council established by the Attorney General, continues to review legislation, advise and make recommendations on aspects of the Family Law Act and other legislation relating to family law deemed to be in need of amendment. 20. Regarding the question of specific measures to protect the rights of children of detainees/prisoners, the Head of Delegation recalled that, in line with article 9.3 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Government respects the right of children to maintain personal relationships and direct contact with parents while in detention on a regular basis, except if this is contrary to the best interests of the child. Children are allowed to visit parents in prison, and prisoners are encouraged to make contributions to the welfare of their children while in prison if so desire. This is done through their attorneys, probation officers and other support systems. 21. The Minister noted there has been some interest shown in the recently established Police Complaints Authority. Since its inception in 2004, it has received 178 complaints, including 82 requests for investigations, and concluded 25 investigations. Since the submission of the universal periodic review report, 17 additional complaints have been filed; the total investigations currently pending now amount to 108. However, owing to certain administrative and employment changes, the body had not been operating to full capacity, hence the number of investigations currently pending. It is expected that the body will again be fully functional on January 1 2009. 22. Responding to the question on what Barbados is doing to improve the image of the Royal Barbados Police Force, the Minister stressed that the Government does not accept the characterization that there is a negative image of the police in Barbados. Any complaints received can be channelled through the independent Police Complaints Authority and the Office of Professional Responsibility within the Police Force. The Police Force is accredited to the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. 23. Barbados enumerated a number of best practices in its report, including on the facilities at the newly constructed prison and the national plan on HIV/AIDS. The Minister stated that one of the most important best practices is the country’s social partnership and commendable record on labour rights. Barbados is currently a member of the Governing Body of ILO and is also party to 36 ILO Conventions concerning the rights and privileges of workers. 24. With regard to national institutional arrangements for the protection of human rights, the Head of Delegation indicated that there are plans to appoint an ombudsman to the Office of the Ombudsman and to work towards its full compliance with the Paris Principles, which would require support from the international community. The Government also recently announced plans to establish a human rights unit within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, which will work closely with the Attorney General’s Office, and have the responsibility of preparing reports for the various treaty bodies, consult with civil society and generally provide policy advice on human rights matters. The Head of Delegation called on States members of the United Nations and OHCHR to assist Barbados with the technical and financial assistance which