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92.
The delegation also reported on various measures implemented to improve access to
health care in the penitentiary system. In 2011, a large proportion of medical equipment in
the medical establishments of the penitentiary system was modernized. Furthermore, the
legal framework for access to medical services in prisons has been improved. As a result, if
adequate medical assistance cannot be provided in the medical establishments of prisons,
then the necessary medical assistance would be provided by the establishments of the
Ministry of Health, based on the inter-agency agreement between the Ministry of Justice
and Ministry of Health. Additionally, starting from 2012, a prisoner has the right to choose
his/her doctor freely, including from among the medical personnel of the Ministry of
Health.
93.
The delegation also stated that a steady decrease in cases of tuberculosis in prisons
has been documented in the past years. Each detainee or prisoner is entitled to take an HIV
test on a voluntary basis and receive medical and psychological support.
94.
The delegation highlighted that Ukraine had adopted a State programme to prevent
and combat HIV/AIDS and established a State national council to coordinate the work in
this area. Due to effective access to preventive measures, the mother- to -child transmission
rate of HIV infection has significantly decreased. Additionally, the antiretroviral treatment
coverage has increased in 2012.
95.
In respect to the ratification of the Rome Statute of the ICC, the delegation stated
that Ukraine remained committed to the idea of the establishment of the international court.
Ukraine was also demonstrated its full commitment in effective execution of judgments of
the European Court of Human Rights of the Council of Europe.
96.
In conclusion, the delegation stated that the universal periodic review was an
important opportunity for an objective evaluation of human rights situation in the country.
The delegation expressed its appreciation for the participation of all delegates and for their
questions, especially those provided in advance.
II. Conclusions and/or recommendations**
97.
The following recommendations will be examined by Ukraine, which will
provide responses in due time, but no later than the twenty-second session of the
Human Rights Council in March 2013:
97.1.
Ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons
from Enforced Disappearance, the Optional Protocol to the International
Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the Statute of the
International Criminal Court (Spain);
97.2.
Consider the possibility of ratifying the International Convention for
the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance and the
International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant
Workers and Members of Their Families (Argentina);
97.3.
Ratify the International Convention on the Rights of All Migrant
Workers and Members of Their Families (Indonesia);
97.4.
Consider ratifying the International Convention on the Protection of
the Rights of all Migrant Workers and Members of their Families as well as
ILO Convention No. 189 (Philippines);
**
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