A/HRC/33/15 registry on domestic violence, welcomed the proclamation of a Children Act and observed ongoing efforts to reduce violent crime through the enactment of legislation. 57. Uganda commended the State’s commitment to protecting women and children, reducing poverty and the incidence of violent crime and improving the welfare of those living with HIV/AIDS. However, it highlighted that continued efforts were necessary. Uganda praised the enactment of the Trafficking in Persons Act, and highlighted that improving the protection afforded to children against all forms of abuse remained a key concern. 58. The United Kingdom welcomed the ongoing review of the death penalty. It recognized the work undertaken to address discrimination against women and asked the State to take concrete steps to implement existing legislation on sexual harassment and violence against women, including by establishing specialized rape and sexual offences units at police stations. 59. The delegation of Trinidad and Tobago acknowledged the recommendation from a number of delegations that the State should consider ratifying pending human rights conventions. With regard to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography, the delegation stressed that although Trinidad and Tobago had not become a party to that Optional Protocol, the Children’s Act nevertheless addressed the issue of the sale of children. 60. The United States of America commended efforts to assist persons with disabilities and provide greater safeguards for persons with HIV/AIDS. It noted efforts to improve aspects of the justice sector, but remained concerned about reports of police ill-treatment and poor prison conditions. The United States was also concerned about violence and discrimination against women and the lack of respect for the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons. 61. Uruguay noted with concern the increasing number of cases that could potentially carry the death penalty. It welcomed the establishment of a national policy to address issues relating to refugees and asylum seekers, as well as measures relating to women’s rights. Uruguay was concerned about the increase in maternal mortality, particularly among adolescents, and encouraged Trinidad and Tobago to redouble its efforts to provide sex education and access to sexual and reproductive health services. 62. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela acknowledged the State’s efforts to implement accepted universal periodic review recommendations, which had led to the creation of an effective mechanism for developing national human rights programmes. It welcomed the steps taken to ensure access to health, housing, food and education. The delegation highlighted the implementation of the National Social Development Programme, the enactment of the Children Act, 2012, and the National Strategic Plan for Child Development 2012-2016 and welcomed public policies aimed at strengthening the gender dimension. 63. Algeria noted the promulgation of several legislative texts on child protection and the proclamation of the Trafficking in Persons Act. However, it was concerned about discrimination against persons with disabilities, the poor treatment of suspects and prisoners at the time of arrest and in custody and the legitimacy of child marriages. 64. Argentina commended the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and encouraged Trinidad and Tobago to accede to the international human rights treaties to which it was not yet a party. Argentina also took note of the State’s efforts to combat gender violence and discrimination suffered by women and girls. 65. Australia commended the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2015. However, persons with disabilities continued to face 10