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was concerned about the high level of violence and use of corporal punishment in the
home and in schools.
75.
The United States of America remained concerned about the involvement of
government security forces in unlawful killings, laws prohibiting consensual same-sexual
conduct, and violence and discrimination against the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual
community. It noted that despite the Government’s efforts, trafficking for sex and forced
labour involving children and adults persisted.
76.
Germany remained concerned over the continued violence against women and
lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual persons and the lack of investigations in cases of
alleged extrajudicial killings. It encouraged ratification of the Convention against Torture,
as well as the 1954 Convention relating to the Status of Statelessness Persons and the
Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
77.
Guatemala praised the establishment of a national human rights institution. It echoed
the recommendation of the Committee on the Rights of the Child to ratify the Convention
against Torture and its Optional Protocol. Referring to the Office of the United Nations
High Commissioner for Refugees, it encouraged the establishment of an impartial and swift
refugee-status determination procedure in accordance with international norms.
78.
Honduras applauded the efforts of Jamaica to implement previously accepted
recommendations and make progress on human rights, particularly on gender equality. It
commended the national development plan, Vision 2030, and the Law on Disability (2014).
79.
India appreciated the cooperation between Jamaica and human rights mechanisms,
as well as the national development plan, Vision 2030, the national restorative justice
programme, and the independent commission of investigations. It asked about the socialprotection strategy and about efforts to resolve community-level conflicts. It appreciated
the efforts made to combat crime, violence and human trafficking. It encouraged
strengthening the judiciary.
80.
Indonesia commended Jamaica on the national policy for
independent commission of investigations and the national action
trafficking. It acknowledged progress in addressing recommendations
Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment
welcomed the decision to establish a national human rights institution.
gender equality,
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81.
Ireland congratulated Jamaica on the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the
Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child
pornography. It encouraged extending a standing invitation to special procedures mandate
holders. It was concerned that the Sexual Offences Act 2009 protected against marital rape
only in certain circumstances. Ireland noted that Jamaica was considering establishing a
national human rights institution.
82.
Italy welcomed steps to implement the recommendations of the universal periodic
review and the treaty bodies. It encouraged Jamaica to make further efforts to combat any
form of discrimination.
83.
Japan commended Jamaica on its gender equality policy, but was concerned about
domestic and sexual violence against women. It encouraged further strengthening women’s
rights. Despite measures to protect children, Japan was concerned at child abuse. It was also
concerned about detention conditions.
84.
Malaysia appreciated efforts to train police and law enforcement personnel and to
combat gender-based violence, as had been previously recommended by Malaysia. It
lauded the national development plan, Vision 2030, and the ratification of the Optional
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