A/HRC/10/73 Page 8 the judiciary. He stressed that it is all of these elements that have allowed Barbados to provide a culture and practice of human rights protection for its populace. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 31. During the ensuing interactive dialogue, a number of delegations welcomed the achievements of Barbados, in particular regarding social rights and education. Barbados was also praised for the high quality of its presentation and its national report, as well as for the participatory and open approach adopted in its preparation. The recognition of its remaining challenges and issues was also commended. During the interactive dialogue, 30 delegations made statements. 32. Germany noted both the call for assistance made by Barbados and its reluctance to invite special procedures. It advised, if assistance is available, to extend the invitation to special procedures. With regard to corporal punishment, Germany pointed out the difficult line between disciplinary action and abuse, especially when the impact on children can be disastrous. Germany recommended abolishing corporal punishment for children. 33. The Netherlands pointed out the generally good record of human rights in Barbados. However, it stated that violence against children remains a serious problem that deserves full attention. It further noted that, despite the legislative and institutional framework to address the allegations of police misconduct, the image of the police still seems negative. The Netherlands recommended that the Government of Barbados further improve professionalism of the police force. The judicial framework in Barbados does not deal with sexual harassment, which is a problem, for example, in the workplace. It recommended that the Government consider legislative measures in this respect. 34. The United Kingdom stated that civil and political rights are guaranteed by the Constitution, that national legislation provides for the protection of human rights and that there has been good progress in the implementation of most United Nations human rights treaties. It also welcomed the commitment to make the necessary reforms in the shortest time possible. It recommended that the Government continue to seek technical assistance where capacity issues may impede progress. In this regard, it also recommended that the Government incorporate a legal definition of racial discrimination into domestic legislation, revise domestic legislation so as to provide for the granting of refugee status and incorporate the principle of non-refoulement. The United Kingdom would also welcome continued, constructive dialogue on the issue of the death penalty and recommended the close involvement of civil society in the follow-up to this review. 35. Turkey appreciated the Government’s efforts to eradicate violence against women, especially awareness-raising activities organized by the Bureau of Gender Affairs. It requested more information about the project on domestic violence data, which was launched in August 2008. Turkey also requested further information on the content of the proposal for a comprehensive “special needs policy” for children with disabilities. It called on the State to address concerns raised regarding the issue of corporal punishment by the Committee on the Rights of the Child. It encouraged Barbados to consider the possibility of abolition of capital punishment. 36. France congratulated the Government on the general satisfactory human rights situation conveyed by indicators such as the independence of the judiciary, freedom of media and the