A/HRC/28/7 Organization convention regarding the matter; however, all laws passed in the Plurinational State of Bolivia aimed to reflect the objective reality that they attempted to regulate. The work of minors, within the limits set by international treaties and the Bolivian Constitution, was protected. 60. One of the ongoing tasks was the construction of a criminal system that protected individuals’ lives and freedom. In the Plurinational State of Bolivia, there were many cases in which accused persons attempted to hold up proceedings that were, unfortunately, against the interests of the State. Proceedings against persons who had attempted to destabilize or divide the country were drawn out by incidents created by the accused themselves. Regulations were being drawn up to correct the situation. 61. There had been no amendments to an old law on the press which was still in force, guaranteeing the right to freedom of expression. Although regulations had been adopted, at no time had they been regulations intended to restrict the rights of the communication media or freedom of expression, rather they had been laws that had recognized journalists’ rights, such as the law known as “Hermanos Peñasco Layme”. 62. Senegal took note of positive efforts for the protection of human rights, in particular the economic policy. 63. Sierra Leone commended the Plurinational State of Bolivia for achievements in the socioeconomic sphere, addressing women’s rights, promoting human rights training, and including native languages in various teaching programmes. 64. Singapore noted the passing of the Comprehensive Act on guaranteeing a life free of violence for women and the Gender-based Political Harassment and Violence Act, as well as efforts to promote gender equality in employment and leadership positions. 65. Slovakia welcomed legislative steps taken since the first UPR cycle. It noted that the issue of child labour remained a concern and that justice required further progress and reform. 66. Slovenia noted a Constitutional Court ruling establishing that, in cases of rape, victims needed to report the offence in order to be able to have an abortion, rather than to have to press charges. Slovenia expressed concern about the legislation allowing children as young as 10 to work legally. 67. South Africa commended the concept of buen vivir, which called for greater accountability over patterns of consumption and production, including by transnational corporations and other business enterprises. 68. Spain congratulated the Government on the adoption of Law 348 to guarantee women a life free of violence, with an integral focus on women’s protection, in which feminicide was classed as a crime. It expressed concern about living conditions and overcrowding in prisons. 69. Sri Lanka congratulated the Plurinational State of Bolivia for achieving the Millennium Development Goal relating to extreme poverty. It also noted efforts to develop the health and education sectors. It further commended the legislative and administrative steps taken to ensure the economic and social development of women, and providing for equal access to political rights. 70. The State of Palestine noted the establishment of the National Committee against Racism and All Forms of Discrimination, and the creation of a Vice Minister for Decolonization. It also acknowledged efforts to improve the situation of the most vulnerable members of the population. 9