A/HRC/19/17 cooperation with the United Nations system and other stakeholders since independence. It noted that although measures had been taken to combat gender violence, in particular the implementation of the Law against Domestic Violence (LADV), high levels of violence against women, in particular domestic violence, continued to be a serious problem. Spain noted Timor-Leste’s willingness to improve in the human rights field. Spain made recommendations. 74. With regards to the rights of the child, Timor-Leste explained that the draft Children’s Code envisaged setting up an independent statutory body which will be empowered, among others, to oversee the Children’s Code, alert the Government on urgent situations that require attention and advise the Government on policies and legislation. Additional information on the provisions of Draft Code was also provided. 75. Finally, Timor-Leste recalled that the new Civil Code promulgated in 2011 guaranteed equal rights for men and women in all areas. Detailed information was provided in this regard. On the issue of traditional practices, Timor-Leste clarified that the Constitution conditions the recognition of customary law on their compliance with the law. Actions of the Government to improve the judiciary through training were then described. 76. In closing, Timor-Leste thanked all who spoke and contributed to the dialogue indicating that contributions will be seriously considered. Timor-Leste stated that it would do what it can to give a positive response to recommendations made in order to build a fairer and better society. II. Conclusions and/or recommendations** 77. The recommendations listed below enjoy the support of Timor-Leste. 77.1. Ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Austria); 77.2. Ratify the CRPD (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland); 77.3. Proceed to ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Australia); 77.4. Ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Slovenia); 77.5. Become party without delay to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (New Zealand); 77.6. Finalize as soon as possible a national policy to implement the rights for persons with disabilities and the ratification process of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (South Africa); 77.7. Sign and ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Spain); 77.8. Study the possibility of ratifying the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Argentina); 77.9. Conclude and adopt the Children’s Code as a matter of priority (Portugal); ** Conclusions and recommendations have not been edited. 13