A/HRC/21/11 and has a draft bill establishing a National Preventive Mechanism, including permission of inspections without prior notice. 50. Sri Lanka noted with satisfaction the adoption of agrarian reform policies, the commitment of Brazil to promote gender equality and the reduction of infant mortality and malnutrition. It made a recommendation. 51. Sweden noted the commitments of Brazil against torture, noting the recent visit by the Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture and its recommendation to create a National Preventive Mechanism. Regarding the detention system, it noted reports of serious ongoing problems. It expressed concern over human trafficking. It made recommendations. 52. Switzerland encouraged Brazil to continue its efforts to improve prison conditions and to pursue the combat against trafficking for sexual exploitation. It was concerned by the difficulties in ensuring respect for the rights of indigenous communities. It made recommendations. 53. Thailand indicated that it stood ready to share its experiences related to improving prison conditions. It also noted the adoption of the Law on Access to Public Information and the establishment of the Truth Commission. Thailand made recommendations. 54. Timor-Leste noted the progressive realization of economic, social and cultural rights in Brazil. It believed that the adoption of measures for the protection of human rights defenders must be coordinated with measures strengthening the independence and transparency of the judiciary. It made a recommendation. 55. Trinidad and Tobago highlighted as noteworthy strides that Brazil had made in giving effect to accepted UPR recommendations. In particular it commended Brazil for the efforts undertaken in relation to combating violence against women; improving the prison system; reducing vulnerability and catering for diversity. 56. Turkey noted with appreciation efforts undertaken to improve the living standards of the Brazilian people; the robust legal and institutional human rights framework and the improvements made in the field of gender equality. It made recommendations. 57. Ukraine commended Brazil for its human rights action taken, particularly to combat violence against women, reduce poverty and eradicate child labour. It asked Brazil to elaborate more on the measures aiming at HIV/AIDS prevention among persons deprived of their liberty. It made recommendations. 58. The United Kingdom asked how Brazil would tackle the issues of allegations of torture, acts of violence from the police and extra-judicial killings. It also urged Brazil to enhance protection of human rights defenders and indigenous population. It made recommendations. 59. The United States of America urged Brazil to pursue its efforts to improve prison conditions and increase efforts to combat torture, human trafficking, summary executions, abuse of power and corruption involving law enforcement and prison personnel. It made recommendations. 60. Uruguay commended Brazil for its economic and social progress and for the creation of the Truth Commission. It encouraged the authorities to pursue their efforts to ensure higher living standards for boys, girls and adolescents. Uruguay made recommendations. 61. Uzbekistan commended Brazil for its participation in the majority of human rights international treaties and for its work on violence against women. It made recommendations. 8