A/HRC/21/4 86. With regard to the issue raised by Hungary relating to the treatment of persons deprived of their liberty, the delegation clarified that convicted persons were always held separate from those awaiting trial. 87. As regards the comments made by Mexico on police abuse, Ecuador noted that all cases of alleged violations of human rights had been brought before the Truth Commission. The police and armed forces nationwide underwent human rights training, which was a core element of police training programmes. Ecuador was also one of the first Latin American countries to regulate detention, the use of force and weapons and support for police officers. 88. Regarding the views expressed by Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Luxembourg and Morocco on the role of specialized judges in cases of violence against women and domestic violence, the Judiciary Act of 2009 had provided for judges specializing in the family, women and youth, and child-friendly facilities were currently being installed in family courts. 89. Measures to transform the judiciary included a gender-based approach, and parity was a consideration in the selection of judges. Moreover, the Public Defender’s Office ensured that women, children and victims of violence would be equally and fairly represented and defended. The draft bill presented in 2011 to reform the Criminal Code criminalized domestic violence. 90. Turning to the comments made by Djibouti, the delegation highlighted that increased rights among Afro-Ecuadorians was reflected in higher school attendance rates and greater enrolment in higher education. 91. Norway recognized the commitment of Ecuador to strengthen its national system for the protection of human rights. It commended progress with regard to ensuring social and economic rights for marginalized groups and for reducing poverty. Norway made recommendations. 92. Pakistan noted the renewed commitment made by Ecuador for the promotion and protection of human rights as reflected in its constitutional provisions. It appreciated the State’s emphasis on social and economic development for the realization of the fundamental rights of its people. Pakistan made a recommendation. 93. Palestine referred to new social and economic policies to reduce poverty. It praised Ecuador for its efforts to introduce a national plan to progressively eradicate child labour. It asked about procedures taken by Ecuador in fighting poverty. Palestine made recommendations. 94. Paraguay saluted the results of public policies to address poverty, as well as to eradicate child labour. It commended Ecuador for the implementation of recommendations from its first review, highlighting in particular efforts to reform the penitentiary system. Paraguay made a recommendation. 95. Peru welcomed the different measures that Ecuador had taken to comply fully and appropriately with the 10 recommendations made during the first cycle of the universal periodic review. Peru made recommendations. 96. Philippines congratulated Ecuador for its new Constitution focused on its people and the environment. It welcomed the ratification of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families. The Philippines wished Ecuador success in its efforts to create a more just and rights-based society. The Philippines made a recommendation. 97. Qatar welcomed the seriousness with which Ecuador had dealt with the recommendations from the universal periodic review. It welcomed the adoption of the new 11