A/HRC/16/14 92. Haiti noted with appreciation the fact that Jamaica had ratified most of the main human rights instruments. It also noted the national policies established to benefit vulnerable groups. Haiti made recommendations. 93. Barbados noted that Jamaica made great progress in achieving most of the targets set in the MDGs and commended the various legislative measures that have been taken. Barbados stated that greater collaboration at both the national and international level was required in addressing issues of crime in Jamaica, because of difficulties in policing of borders of islands. Barbados called on the treaty bodies and OHCHR to work with Jamaica in preparing reports and providing technical assistance for implementation of recommendations. 94. Mauritius welcomed the achievement of some MDGs. Mauritius commended Jamaica for inter alia ratifying international human rights instruments and requested to know whether Jamaica will consider other instruments, in particular, CAT. For the purposes of learning from best practices, Mauritius requested to receive more information on the human rights in police training programmes, in particular whether the lectures were from the academia of from the police force and whether such courses were meant for new recruits or covered the whole police hierarchy. Mauritius made recommendations. 95. Ecuador welcomed the self-scrutiny of Jamaica recognizing its limitations in terms of public security and noted the situation in prison services emphasized by the Special Rapporteur on Torture. It commended the numerous initiatives in favour of gender equality and women empowerment. Ecuador welcomed the achievements relating to health. It made recommendations. 96. Bangladesh stated that it was assured of Jamaica’s political will to promote and protect human rights and acknowledged the financial constraints faced by Jamaica, as reiterated by the delegation. Bangladesh stated that Jamaica has already achieved MDG-2 and was on track to fulfil MDG-6. Bangladesh stated that some treaty bodies expressed concern at the existence of gender inequality in the labour market despite measures adopted. It stated that Jamaica was frequently hit by hurricane and storms, which downsized its achievements. Bangladesh made recommendations 97. The Jamaican delegation expressed its gratitude to other delegations. It noted that sensitive issues have been raised with high levels of respect and pointed out that as a democratic State; Jamaican Legislators did not have the luxury of disregarding the wishes of its people. On issues raised, Jamaica stated that the concerns of the deteriorating situation for human rights defenders were ill-founded and that the Government had nominated a champion of human rights for United Nations recognition. It added that it has implemented legislation in relation to equal pay for men and women and invited states to look at the relevant legislation. The delegation also stated that the events at West Kingston have been a painful experience and that appropriate investigations were ongoing. The delegation stated that despite the many challenges faced by Jamaica, its commitment to the fundamental principles of democracy, the rule of law and human rights remained unshaken. II. Conclusions and/or recommendations 98. The recommendations formulated during the interactive dialogue and listed below have been examined by Jamaica and enjoy its support: 98.1. Consider ratifying the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography (Morocco) ( Mexico); ratify CRC-OP-SC (Spain) (Republic of 13