A/HRC/19/4 50. Sweden noted that the Tanzania constitution guaranteed the freedoms of expression, assembly and information. However, several restrictive laws limited them. Sweden welcomed the de facto moratorium on executions; however, it noted that courts continued to impose the death penalty. Sweden noted that the criminalization of sexual minorities contributed to the stigmatization and vulnerability of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons. It commended the efforts made by Tanzania in the area of violence against children. Sweden made recommendations. 51. Australia commended the ratification by Tanzania of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Optional Protocol thereto. While noting the progress made by Tanzania in promoting women’s rights, Australia was concerned that genderbased violence remained a problem. It was concerned by reports of declining prison conditions. Australia noted that the death penalty remained in the law and that death sentences continued to be imposed. Australia made recommendations. 52. Germany commended Tanzania for its action taken to address the killings of people with albinism, and inquired on measures taken to prevent the killing of older women accused of witchcraft. Germany welcomed the de facto moratorium on the death penalty and commended Tanzania for its efforts to reform the justice system, and inquired on action taken to decisively fight corruption. While welcoming measures to guarantee gender equality and to combat domestic violence, Germany underlined the high incidence of gender-based violence. Germany made recommendations. 53. Slovenia commended Tanzania for the establishment of the Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance and noted the Human Right Committee’s recommendation on strengthening its capacity. Slovenia asked what kind of measures had been taken to combat violence against women. It was concerned that consensual homosexual relations were criminalized. Slovenia asked what measures Tanzania had taken to improve access to water, and what the main difficulties were in implementing the strategies. Slovenia made recommendations. 54. Japan commended the active commitment to human rights promotion and protection demonstrated by Tanzania, including through the acceptance of special rapporteurs and the facilitation of the resettlement of refugees. While praising advancements made in increasing women’s participation in decision-making process, Japan was concerned at continuing violence against women and girls, and expressed hope that Tanzania would ensure protection and redress for victims of such violence. Japan recalled achievements made in the area of education and stated that it remained committed to assisting Tanzania. Japan made recommendations. 55. South Africa, while commending the progress achieved, requested further information on measures to amend the Citizenship Act, including on land property and inheritance. It asked about the impact of special protection measures for minorities and indigenous peoples; and of measures ensuring the non-recruitment of children in the armed forces. South Africa urged that the technical assistance requested by Tanzania be made available for eliminating gender-based violence. South Africa made recommendations. 56. Brazil welcomed the measures taken by Tanzania to reduce poverty, guarantee food security and increase the participation of women in the judiciary, and its achievement of the Millennium Development Goal on universal primary education. Brazil expressed concerns at gender-based violence and the persistence of harmful traditional practices, such as FGM. Brazil made recommendations. 57. Bangladesh expressed appreciation for the policies and interventions implemented by Tanzania to address food security. Bangladesh hoped that effective implementation of the Sexual Offences Act and the Penal Code would address gender-based violence. It asked about the impact of the Economic Empowerment Fund and the Property and Business 9