A/HRC/11/20 Page 13 systems and procedures for the administration of justice and to make further progress on public governance. Chile recommended to increase the protection mechanisms for women and children as well as measures to disseminate and make their implementation more effective. 65. Japan welcomed the agreement with the ICRC to permit its officials to visit convicted persons in places of detention without interference. Japan noted that, according to the 2007 annual report from the Office of the Ombudsman, 144 cases of human rights violations were registered and that disciplinary action was taken against 199 people. With a view to improving criminal justice, especially in terms of the prevention of torture, Japan recommended that Azerbaijan consider taking substantial measures, such as requesting capacity-building assistance, to advance the understanding of human rights and criminal investigation ability of police personnel. 66. The United Arab Emirates noted efforts made especially in the field of health, education, the protection of women’s rights and the contribution women give to the society. The United Arab Emirates were satisfied about the measures taken to thwart human trafficking, but were willing to learn more about this. 67. Democratic People’s Republic of Korea appreciated the establishment of the Institution of Ombudsman and Presidential Pardons Commission. It was impressed by Azerbaijan’s ratification of the major human rights instruments and efforts to observe reporting obligations. It asked Azerbaijan to elaborate on plans to further improve the situation of women and children. 68. Kazakhstan noted the work undertaken to reform the judiciary and was pleased to note that Azerbaijan, is implementing measures to ensure the effective administration of justice. It expressed satisfaction at the policy on the protection of the rights of the family, women and children. Kazakhstan recommended that Azerbaijan continue its effective work in the area of defending these rights. 69. Malaysia was encouraged to note the serious efforts in combating violence against women including domestic violence. It recommended that Azerbaijan consider widely disseminate information on the provision of CEDAW to the publics through education system, awareness-raising campaigns and gender sensitivity training. Malaysia recommended that Azerbaijan steps up its efforts to ensure that basic needs of the population are fully met, in particular, in the areas of employment, public health, education and public housing. 70. Italy recommended that Azerbaijan take fully into account the recommendations of the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion aimed at promoting and fully ensuring freedom of religion for all religious communities throughout Azerbaijan. Italy recommended Azerbaijan to further align its legislation and practice with the provisions of the Convention against Torture. Italy recommended that Azerbaijan develop a national strategy to guarantee better access to education to all children and to include in the school system, at all levels, appropriate measures in the field of human rights education, in accordance with the Plan of Action 2005-2009 of the World Programme for Human Rights Education. 71. Canada welcomed the adoption of the 2008 Law on freedom of assembly. It recommended that Azerbaijan improve respect for the right to freedom of assembly in line with its domestic legislation and its obligations under article 21 of the ICCPR. Canada recommended that Azerbaijan expand media freedoms, particularly access to broadcast media. It recommended to implement the recommendations of the OSCE in regards to reversing the ban on foreign FM