A/HRC/33/14 economic resources would be mediated through their husbands. The delegation provided details on existing institutions and policies adopted in that regard. 65. On women’s participation in politics, the delegation indicated that Swaziland was developing a national strategy on that issue. It was recalled that the Constitution contained provisions to ensure that women constituted 30 per cent of representatives in Parliament. 66. With regard to early marriage, the delegation recalled that Swaziland had enacted the Child and Protection and Welfare Act, which endeavoured to eliminate all harmful practices and enhance protection of the girl child from such practices, and provided that a woman should not be compelled to undergo or uphold any custom to which she was opposed. The delegation also highlighted that the Constitution guaranteed equal treatment of men and women, and the rights of married women, abolishing the practice of inheritance through the system of patriarchy. 67. With regard to questions on how Swaziland had followed up on the implementation of accepted universal periodic review recommendations, the delegation indicated that, immediately after the previous review, an interministerial committee had been set up to address implementation of those recommendations, among other things. Details regarding its functioning were provided. The delegation indicated that Swaziland was seeking the assistance of the international community in the implementation of a fully fledged secretariat under the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs to coordinate the activities of that committee. 68. On sexual minorities, the delegation stated that Swaziland did not deny access to services based on an individual’s sexual orientation. The delegation indicated that, though there would be no efforts at the present stage to decriminalize same-sex relations, Swaziland did not prosecute anyone for engaging in consensual same-sex relations. 69. With regard to the issue of stigmatization of persons living with HIV, the delegation indicated that both the national multisectoral strategic framework for the period 2014-2018 and the Code of Good Practice on Industrial Relations addressed the issue of discrimination, along with other issues. 70. Regarding the juvenile justice system, the delegation indicated that child-friendly courts had been established in three of the country’s regions. It provided details on their procedures and on provisions in the Child and Protection and Welfare Act aimed at protecting children during proceedings. 71. On overcrowding in prisons, the delegation stated that this was a general international problem and that Swaziland had made every effort to ensure that the living standards of prisoners in Swaziland were of high quality. 72. On education, it was highlighted that, despite its small economy, Swaziland paid for tertiary education, which many countries did not. However, once people had completed their education and were employed, they were required to reimburse a part of the amount paid by the State. 73. Malaysia noted the new legislation enabling women to own property and addressing domestic violence against women and children. Malaysia welcomed the adoption of a comprehensive framework on HIV and AIDS and noted the increased enrolment of children in schools. 74. Maldives welcomed the 2012 Child Protection and Welfare Act, which focused on prevention of abuse and on universal primary education. It recognized progress made by Swaziland in ensuring access to safe drinking water for its people. 10