A/HRC/8/20 Page 9 35. Honduras noted that the elderly represent an important segment of the population and asked what kind of measures Ecuador was taking to ensure their enjoyment of basic rights. It also asked information concerning Ecuadorian emigrants and governmental policies to guarantee their right to return and their social and economic reintegration. 36. Indonesia noted that Ecuador has been working diligently towards the protection and promotion of human rights, especially in advancing the rights of women in the political sphere and commitment to fighting corruption and poverty. Indonesia asked what the Government considers to be the greatest challenge with regard to the promotion of the rights of vulnerable groups such as women, children and migrants. 37. Australia requested information concerning the compliance of national human rights institutions to the Paris Principles. 38. Sri Lanka stated that Ecuador was embarked on a process of profound transformation, with many elements in common to other countries. 39. The United States of America welcomed more information regarding the promotion of an independent judiciary, further respect for the rule of law and a time frame for the implementation of the measures taken in this regard. It also noted reports of impunity within security forces and asked for additional information on Ecuador’s efforts to prevent excessive use of force and unlawful killings by security forces and to prosecute those responsible. 40. Bolivia referred to issues regarding equal opportunity for migrants and wished to receive additional information concerning the protection of the rights of indigenous peoples. 41. The Holy See expressed support to the definition Ecuador gave to the right to life as well as to the right not to be unduly pressured on this matter. It asked for further information on the implementation of the right to life. 42. Azerbaijan noted the adoption of the plan of action for human rights. It also requested more information on the reform of the judiciary and its current status. 43. Italy recommended adopting appropriate measures to combat child labour and exploitation, the adoption of appropriate measures to eradicate gender violence, in particular domestic violence. It also recommended taking appropriate measures to improve the conditions of detention as recommended by the Committee against Torture in 2006 and 2007. Italy also noted the importance of human rights education at all levels. 44. Nicaragua expressed appreciation for the comprehensive report introduced by Ecuador, and for the information provided on progress made in the promotion and protection of human rights. Noting that Ecuador is currently involved in the drafting of a new Constitution and welcoming the adoption of a national development plan with a rights-based approach, it asked the delegation of Ecuador to provide information on how the current process of constitutional reform will be incorporated in the national development plan. 45. Germany stated that prison conditions are one of its main concerns. It requested further information on child labour and child sexual exploitation, in particular measures and criteria that Ecuador has used to obtain progress in this area. 46. Ghana asked whether the new constitutional reforms were going to reinforce the protection of the rights of migrants, indigenous and Afro-Ecuadorian.