A/HRC/19/4 investigating complaints concerning law enforcement officials would be helpful. Noting the existence of gaps in the law on violence against women, it asked whether steps would be taken to address those and to ensure that all forms of violence against women constituted a criminal offence. The United Kingdom made recommendations. 67. The Netherlands commended Tanzania for providing sanctuary to refugees. The Netherlands acknowledged that Tanzania had taken measures to eliminate all forms of violence against women and children; however, it considered that gender-based violence was of growing concern. The Netherlands expressed concerns in relation to freedom of expression and the press. It drew attention to the security of pastoralist groups and their right to land and natural resources. The Netherlands made recommendations. 68. Morocco mentioned the consultative process of the preparation of the national report, and the amendments made to the Constitution in the field of human rights. Morocco welcomed the establishment of the national human rights institution, efforts undertaken for women’s rights and their participation in the society, and measures adopted for youth and persons with disabilities. It inquired on measures taken in the field of health, and encouraged Tanzania to adopt measures for human rights education. Morocco made recommendations. 69. Romania noted as a good practice that Tanzania broadcasted UPR programmes on television stations. It commended Tanzania for decreasing the poverty rate. Romania signalled also that Tanzania had ratified most of the human rights treaties and noted the incorporation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child in the domestic law. However, the situation of children remained problematic, and Romania requested that the State take further steps to combat it. Romania made recommendations. 70. Malaysia noted the commitment of Tanzania to promote and protect human rights as reflected in the enactment of a number of important pieces of legislation. Malaysia noted with encouragement the national priorities identified by Tanzania, such as the finalization of the human rights national action plan, guaranteeing food security and overcoming prison overcrowding. Malaysia made recommendations. 71. Uganda noted the commitment of Tanzania to protect human rights and understood its challenges. Uganda appreciated the endeavours carried out by Tanzania for refugees, as demonstrated by the recent naturalization of 300,000 of them. It also welcomed the establishment of the Economic Empowerment Fund and the enactment of the Law of the Child Act. Uganda made recommendations. 72. Latvia thanked Tanzania for its report and noted that the country had cooperated with special procedures mandate holders. It also noted that several requests by special procedures to visit the country had not been accepted yet. Latvia made a recommendation. 73. Burkina Faso congratulated Tanzania for its achievements in the area of education and inquired whether Tanzania would adopt a national human rights education plan. Burkina Faso noted mitigated results relating to infant and maternal mortality. It encouraged Tanzania to further cooperate with human rights mechanisms and to enhance human rights situation in areas where challenges remained. Burkina Faso made recommendations. 74. Namibia commended Tanzania for being party to most core international human rights instruments, and noted that the State had adopted several initiatives to safeguard the rights of its citizens, including in the health and education sectors and poverty reduction. Namibia also commended Tanzania for establishing an independent national human rights institution and for adopting a moratorium on the death penalty. Namibia made recommendations. 11