A/HRC/22/7 B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 15. During the interactive dialogue, 57 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 16. Malaysia welcomed Ukraine’s cooperation with international human rights mechanisms including the United Nations treaty bodies and special procedures. It encouraged the Government to continue implementing its 2009-2016 National Plan of Action for the promotion of children’s rights. It lauded the introduction of human rights as a mandatory subject in the curriculum, as early as primary education. Malaysia made recommendations. 17. Mexico recognized Ukraine’s efforts to eradicate trafficking in persons and the fight against corruption in the judicial system. It acknowledged efforts to improve the law on refugees and those in need of protection. Nevertheless, it remained concerned about cases involving refugee return without an evaluation of their need for international protection. Mexico made recommendations. 18. Morocco commended the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and its Optional Protocol, as well as the adoption in 2011 of a National Plan of Action. Morocco inquired about the draft law to combat discrimination. With regard to the high rate of mortality due to HIV, Morocco inquired about measures taken to improve health conditions in detention. Morocco made a recommendation. 19. The Netherlands observed that Ukraine has signed, but has not yet ratified the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence. It welcomed the letter by the Ombudsman recalling draft law No. 8711, as the law might lead to excessive restrictions on freedom of expression. The Netherlands made recommendations. 20. Nicaragua commended the draft framework law on discrimination, which was being examined by Parliament considering it would be a step forward for Ukraine, particularly if it criminalizes acts such as discrimination. It expressed appreciation for the approval of the National Plan for the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) by 2017. Nicaragua made recommendations. 21. Norway expressed deep concern about instances of selective justice in Ukraine and welcomed the approval of a new code of criminal procedure. It appreciated Ukraine’s active stance to integrate minorities. It expressed its concern at legislation under consideration that would explicitly discriminate against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGTB) persons and limit their right to freedom of expression. Norway made recommendations. 22. The Philippines noted Ukraine’s ratification of the CRPD and its Optional Protocol as well as other international instruments. It noted the establishment of human rights oversight bodies and praised the new Law on Combating Trafficking in Persons. Philippines made recommendations. 23. Poland noted the creation of the Commission on the Prevention of Torture at the Office of the President. It questioned the 2010 judicial reform which entrusted the Council of Justice with broad competences as it could result in weakened judicial independence. Poland enquired about measures taken to promote pluralism of the media. Poland made recommendations. 24. Portugal welcomed the measures taken by Ukraine to implement the recommendations put forward during the 2008 review. However, it remained concerned about torture and ill-treatment in police custody. Portugal welcomed the adoption of the Law on Combating Human Trafficking. Portugal made recommendations. 5