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that no laws in Luxembourg explicitly ban any form of corporal punishment within the family. It
asked if any steps have been taken to penalize such practices. France recommended that
necessary measures be taken to ban this practice. It asked for further information on the building
of a security centre for minors. It encouraged Luxembourg to consider how the detention
conditions of minors can be improved, including counselling services. France asked for further
details on the treatment of asylum-seekers and the incorporation of the principle of nonrefoulement into Luxembourg’s legislation. It recommended that Luxembourg take all necessary
steps to accelerate enforcement of a law on the acceptance and integration of foreigners.
17.
The Russian Federation noted that, according to the compilation prepared by OHCHR,
Luxembourg has replied to 2 out of 12 thematic questionnaires received from special procedures.
It asked for the reason for such a modest rate of reply. It also noted that, according to the
compilation, the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights had voiced concern at the
situation of prisoners working for private businesses. The Russian Federation requested more
information on the extent of such practices and the action taken to follow up on the
recommendations by the Committee to ensure that such work is voluntary, and that there is an
appropriate level of payment for it. It noted the significant efforts made by Luxembourg to
improve the rights of women and children. It recommended that further steps be taken, and also
recommended the implementation of the recommendations of the Committee on the Elimination
of Discrimination against Women, as formulated in 2008 on drafting strategies and programmes
to combat prostitution. It called on Luxembourg to continue its efforts to fight the sexual
exploitation of children for commercial ends, and to continue to take effective measures to
protect children from violence, racism and pornography.
18.
Brazil welcomed the important steps taken by Luxembourg and its commitment to the
full realization of human rights. It recognized the adoption by Luxembourg of a legal and
regulatory framework to foster the internalization of international human rights instruments. It
recognized the measures taken by Luxembourg to face human rights challenges, especially those
described in the national report as key areas, such as freedom of expression, women’s rights,
combating human trafficking, the rights of the child, the rights of persons with disabilities, the
administration of justice, immigration, combating all forms of discrimination and related
intolerance. Brazil asked for more details about the policy, steps taken and forward-looking
measures regarding human rights of migrants, the fulfilment of the rights of the child and human
trafficking, with special attention to the sexual exploitation of women and children. It also
requested more information on steps taken and the shortcomings identified by Luxembourg
refugees and asylum-seekers. Brazil recommended that Luxembourg attain the human right goals
set by the Human Rights Council in its resolution 9/12. It recommended that Luxembourg
consider ratifying the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced
Disappearance, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Optional
Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or
Punishment. It recommended that Luxembourg further develop its laws on migrants, refugees
and asylum-seekers in line with the principle of non-refoulement. It also recommended that
Luxembourg consider strengthening policies on human rights and mental health, with special
attention to the area of child psychiatry.
19.
Algeria shared the conviction of Luxembourg on the need for an approach based on the
primacy of international law and multilateral cooperation among equal and sovereign States,
with a view to collectively working towards peace and development, the respect of human rights
and the resolution of all international problems. Algeria welcomed the efforts of the Government
of Luxembourg to adapt and improve its policy on immigration. It welcomed the innovation
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