A/HRC/23/7 41. Togo noted the opening of special courts, which had improved access to justice and case processing and had eased delays. The measures taken by Botswana to improve living conditions for women, children and young people were welcomed. Togo made recommendations. 42. Tunisia took note of the improved access to justice and protection for the rights of women, children and young people. It stated that measures promoting gender equality were welcomed, alongside youth programmes and the National Children’s Council. It further noted the consultations to establish a national human rights institution compliant with the Paris Principles. Tunisia made recommendations. 43. Turkey welcomed the commitment of Botswana to democracy, good governance, the rule of law and respect for human rights. Achievements in the fight against corruption and the preparation of the Anti-Human Trafficking Bill were commended. Turkey made recommendations. 44. Uganda noted impressive achievements in the provision of antiretroviral therapies to refugees and the development of HIV awareness campaigns targeting the refugee community. It also noted that introducing human rights issues to the education curriculum would provide young people with a broad education. Uganda made a recommendation. 45. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland took note of the positive progress with regard to children’s rights, prison conditions and HIV/AIDS awareness. It expressed disappointment with the criminalization of homosexuality. Also, the application of the death penalty and a lack of transparency over final decisions for executions were regrettable. Progress in negotiations between the Government and the San residents of the CKGR was a matter of urgency. Closer attention should be given to women’s rights. The United Kingdom made recommendations. 46. The United States of America applauded the High Court’s decision to overturn customary law that prevented women from inheriting the family home, while expressing concern that traditional practices continued to limit women’s property rights in rural areas. It also expressed concern about low reporting rates of domestic violence and persisting impunity. It expressed concern at a narrow interpretation by the High Court, which prevented hundreds of San people from living and hunting on their ancestral lands. The United States made recommendations. 47. Uruguay noted the progress in the fields of youth development, children’s rights and human rights education. A public debate on the death penalty, with a view to abolishment, would be useful. Women’s rights in marriage and customary law raised concerns, as did the arrangements for children’s courts. Uruguay made recommendations. 48. Viet Nam acknowledged the achievements made in recent years, particularly the improvement in health care and establishment of the Coordinating Office for People with Disabilities. It made a recommendation. 49. Zimbabwe commended measures to improve access to justice and speed up case processing, the enactment of the Children’s Act incorporating key provisions of CRC, increased financial support for the Ombudsman, the introduction of human rights education in schools, and the establishment of the Coordinating Office for People with Disabilities. Zimbabwe made recommendations. 50. Algeria noted progress in the promotion of women’s rights, particularly the election of a female speaker to Parliament, and improved access to justice. It also noted the ratification of international and regional instruments, the launch of youth development programmes and the revision of national health policy. Algeria made recommendations. 7