A/HRC/28/7 71. Sweden noted the new legislation which lowered the minimum age for child labour to 10 years. Sweden also noted that the new law lowered the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 14 years. 72. Switzerland noted that significant improvements in the judicial system were needed and that the implementation of the law to guarantee women a life free from violence should be strengthened. 73. The Syrian Arab Republic commended steps to fight extreme poverty, such as the establishment of the National Fund for Alternative Development, and the Programa Semilla. 74. Thailand commended efforts to enhance children’s access to education and to increase women’s representation in politics. Thailand looked forward to the effective implementation of the recently enacted laws and institutions established to protect the rights of women and girls. 75. Trinidad and Tobago noted the attainment by the Plurinational State of Bolivia of the Millennium Development Goal related to extreme poverty. It also noted that the right of access to drinking water was enshrined in the Constitution. 76. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland noted the continued emphasis on addressing poverty and inequality. It welcomed the creation of the Torture Prevention Service, urging that it be fully independent of the Ministry of Justice, and that the definition of torture in national legislation be consistent with international law. 77. The United States of America noted the high rates of impunity and immunity for government officials facing corruption charges, prolonged preventative detention, politically motivated prosecutions and executive interference in the judiciary. 78. Uruguay underscored the ratification of a number of international treaties, the open invitation to the special procedures of the Human Rights Council, and advances in the reduction of extreme poverty and in equitable distribution of income. 79. Ghana welcomed measures to reduce poverty, improve and expand access to safe drinking water and steps taken to ensure that aboriginal campesino nations had access to education meaningful to their culture. 80. Viet Nam congratulated the Plurinational State of Bolivia for the recent achievements in the field of human rights and improvement of people’s living standards. 81. Algeria encouraged the Plurinational State of Bolivia to continue efforts for the promotion and protection of human rights, notably regarding the fight against extreme poverty, justice, the right to education, the right to health, and women’s rights. 82. Angola commended the progress made in the promotion and protection of human rights since the previous UPR. Angola also praised the efforts made to combat extreme poverty. Angola noted the Social and Community Housing Programme, which reduced housing deficits in rural areas. 83. Argentina congratulated the Plurinational State of Bolivia for its efforts to address discrimination, in particular the Plan of Action 2012–2015, which promoted the adoption of policies and legislation to eliminate racial discrimination. 84. Australia noted the legislation being considered by the Congress which required it to consult with indigenous peoples as part of policy formulation. Australia welcomed the work to address challenges faced by the justice system. Australia expressed concern that the Boy, Girl and Adolescent Code exposed children to potential labour exploitation. 10