A/HRC/22/15 93. The Netherlands commended Peru for the establishment of the reparation programme for victims of human rights violations during the 1980–2000 period, outlining that more efforts were needed. It expressed hope that Peru would take measures to combat discriminations against LGBT persons. The Netherlands made recommendations. 94. Nicaragua highlighted the creation of the Ministry of Development and Social Inclusion. It noted that the formulation of the National Human Rights Plan 2012–2016, an essential tool to meeting the Peruvians’ needs. It recognized the Government’s efforts to adopt measures moving to an eradication of child labour. It made recommendations. 95. Norway noted progress achieved regarding the protection of social and economic rights for marginalized groups and the poverty reduction. It commended the steps taken to ensure prior consultations with the indigenous communities. Norway expressed concern about reports of torture cases in pretrial detention and prisons and overcrowding and lack of medical personnel in prison system. It made recommendations. 96. Palestine commended Peru for ratifying CPED and adopting the Equal Opportunities for Men and Women Act. It also noted the adoption of measures aimed at eradicating child labour. It made a recommendation. 97. The Philippines noted the ratification by Peru of CPED and the convention on combating racism. It observed that Peru had redefined the competencies of the Ministry of Justice, transformed into the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights. It praised Peru for adopting the National Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons. It made recommendations. 98. Poland expressed appreciation for the positive institutional and legislative changes in Peru, including considerable achievements in fighting poverty. It noted the lack of consultative mechanisms prior to the adoption of a new legislation in Peru, especially regarding mining projects. It stressed the need to refrain from applying unnecessary police force during public demonstrations. It made recommendations. 99. Portugal commended the recent ratification of human rights instruments and the creation of the Vice-Ministry of Human Rights. It welcomed the fact that corporal punishment was unlawful in schools but observed it was still not prohibited at home, in penal institutions and care settings. It therefore enquired about the status of the bill on corporal punishment currently under consideration. It made recommendations. 100. The Republic of Moldova congratulated the Government’s efforts to combat discrimination against women and their clear commitment to mainstreaming gender in their public policies. It praised the Government for including a gender perspective in the implementation of its public policies. It recognized Peruvian efforts to combat violence against children and all other forms of humiliating treatments against adolescents. It made recommendations. 101. Romania commended Peru for actions taken to address a number of human rights issues, including crimes committed during the period from 1980 to 2000, rights of indigenous people, women, children and persons with disabilities. It noted with satisfaction the Government’s decision to extend a standing invitation to the special procedures and the adoption of CPED. Romania encouraged Peru to further advance in the ratification of human rights treaties. Romania made a recommendation. 102. Singapore noted the Government’s emphasis in protecting women and the adoption of the Second National Plan to Combat Violence against Women and incorporated the femicide concept into the Criminal Code. It commended the steady decrease in child labour in Peru and the establishment of the National Steering Committee on the Prevention and the Eradication of Child Labour. It made recommendations. 13