A/HRC/10/69 Page 14 73. Japan noted that the Special Rapporteur on the right to education, the Committee on the Rights of the Child and the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination expressed concern over the lack of legislation ensuring education for all children and over cultural and linguistic barriers to educational access. Japan said it hoped Botswana is taking steps to reach its target for universal and free education up to secondary level by 2016, and asked about concrete measures. On the elimination of gender discrimination and efforts to empower women, Japan appreciated the accomplishments, but said the Human Rights Committee had found discriminatory practices in women’s roles in marriage and in the home remained and asked for more information on efforts to resolve this. On the displacement of the Basarwa tribe raised by the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, it asked about the Government’s outlook on the situation and how it intends to move forward. 74. Ghana noted that the authorities are facing prison congestion and that new facilities are being constructed. It asked about measures taken to ease congestion pending construction. Ghana requested information on the judicial case management system, which would achieve more expeditious dispensation of justice. It encouraged Botswana to increase efforts to improve access to education by children in remote areas, especially girls and minorities, and urged the international community to continue contributing to the Government’s efforts to promote and respect the rights of its people. 75. The United Republic of Tanzania recommended that concrete actions be taken to reverse the trend of secondary school drop outs that may be as a result of the introduction of costsharing. It said it was pleased with the progress made regarding the rights of minority groups. It recommended that more action be taken to consolidate these endeavours. Noting the wide provision of anti-retroviral treatment, it recommended that the Government take action to address non-coverage of treatment among the refugee populations as indicated in the report. It recommended that Botswana make a definite pronouncement of accession to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. The United Republic of Tanzania recommended that Botswana take action to establish an independent national human rights institution in accordance with the Paris Principles. 76. Ireland noted that domestic violence remains a problem, and asked how the Government is addressing the need to balance the importance of respecting traditions and ensuring equal rights and protection for women. It recommended that the State ensure full participation of women in the review of customary laws and practices and discourage the persistence of customary practices that are detrimental to women’s rights. Ireland understood that the number of undocumented migrants and asylum-seekers coming to Botswana, particularly from Zimbabwe, has increased dramatically, and some had been detained in prisons owing to lack of space. This was a matter of concern since these persons had not been convicted of any crime. It recommended that the Government work to end this practice. Ireland asked about action being taken to ensure the fair representation of minority groups, particularly the San ethnic group in the House of Chiefs. It recommended that the Government engage with ethnic groups on an ongoing and systematic basis, to ensure that their rights to equality and non-discrimination are guaranteed. In the light of Botswana’s overall positive human rights record, it recommended that the Government adopt a leadership role and take concrete steps to move towards the abolition of the death penalty. 77. The Philippines asked the Government about measures aimed at HIV prevention, including education, awareness-raising and information campaigns. It appreciated the establishment of a national human rights institution and enquired if Botswana is considering