A/HRC/WG.6/1/ARG/4 page 8 this situation in the near future and what steps are envisaged to ensure that suspects are not detained for a longer period than that established by law. Germany recommended that Argentina especially address the problem of overcrowding of prisons and in this regard the overly extensive and seemingly unrestricted use of preventive detention. Germany also requested further information about strategies to effectively combat trafficking in persons in order to prevent, for example, sexual exploitation of children or forced labour. Referring to the problem of high mortality rates among women due to illegal abortions and lack of subsequent medical care, Germany asked what measures Argentina has taken or plans to take to ensure that the national regulations on contraception will be fully implemented and to guarantee respect for sexual and reproductive rights of women. It requested further information about measures taken to guarantee equal treatment of sexual minorities in practice. As regards the effective protection of judges, prosecutors and especially witnesses to human rights violations of the former military junta, Germany refrained from asking a question as this matter had been extensively elaborated in the introductory statement. 26. Colombia noted that the national report reflects Argentina’s commitment to countering all forms of discrimination. Colombia further noted that the Programme against Discrimination contains commitments not only of governmental bodies but also of the society as a whole. In this regard, Colombia asked what has been the involvement of civil society in this Programme and what mechanisms are planned to follow up on this. Colombia suggested that the Council consider setting up a database compiling good practices so that States can share their experiences in order to encourage future cooperation. 27. The Russian Federation noted in particular the efforts being made by Argentina in countering all forms of discrimination. In this regard, the Russian Federation asked for more details about measures taken to encourage inter-religious dialogue. Taking into account that Argentina is a country with a large number of indigenous minorities, the Russian Federation also asked what kind of problems Argentina is faced with in ensuring the rights of these peoples and how to ensure their rights. 28. Guatemala noted that in 1993, the function of the Government Procurator for Prisons was set up as a “sectoral ombudsman” within the executive branch of Government, which in 2004, was transferred within the legislative branch. Guatemala asked whether Argentina would recommend setting up similar sectoral ombudsmen. It requested Argentina’s assessment in respect to this institution. Finally, Guatemala asked what interaction there is between the Procurator of Prisons and the Ombudsman. 29. Mexico congratulated Argentina on its commitment to collaborate with UPR and efforts made on all human rights through various methods and various levels of government, and particularly commended on measures to protect truth, justice, identity and reparations and to combat impunity for human rights violations committed in the past which has earned Argentina international praise. Mexico encouraged Argentina to continue these efforts. It also underlined efforts to bolster its migrant legislation and encouraged it to continue efforts in this regard. As Argentina is essentially a host country, it regularized 800,000 migrants in the context of an economic crisis. With respect to the Optional Protocol to CAT, Mexico asked about the status of the draft law for the establishment of a national machinery provided for in the Optional Protocol to CAT. Mexico also asked about the impact of different measures in the area of indigenous peoples, and recommended to redouble efforts to implement the recommendations of CERD in this area. Further, Mexico wanted to know about the impact of the law on children and adolescents in the juvenile justice system and the situation of young people in conflict with the law. The law envisages the nomination of a defender of boys, girls and adolescents in this regard, and Mexico recommended that such a defender be