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alleged torture and ill-treatment by law enforcement officials, and to bring these to the attention of
the judiciary. It also asked whether sensitization on human rights issues was envisaged in the
framework of training for law enforcement officials, and what measures Indonesia envisaged to
promote and improve respect human rights in the provinces of Papua and West Papua.
70. Egypt noted that Indonesia is a vast country and as such, this may pose a challenge to the
balanced promotion of human rights, in particular with regard to the implementation of the National
Plan of Action at the provincial and the regional levels. They asked if the delegation of Indonesia
could elaborate on the measures that they have undertaken to ensure that there is no discrepancy in
the national efforts aimed at the protection and promotion of human rights.
71. Slovenia noted that Indonesia included in its National Action Plan on Human Rights
(2004-2009) the intention to upgrade the ratification of CRC and to ratify the two Optional
Protocols, on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography and on the involvement
of children in armed conflict, and asked the delegation to provide information on the progress made
in this respect. It recommended that the Government of Indonesia promptly proceed to the
upgrading of the CRC ratification and to the ratification of the two Optional Protocols.
72. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea noted the series of measures taken by the
government for the improvement of child rights, including for the prevention of violence against
children, the attainment of nine-year compulsory education for all and the fight against extreme
poverty. They also noted that women’s rights are one of the key national priorities in human rights
policy and the importance that the Government of Indonesia attaches to the empowerment of
women. They commended Indonesia’s for its achievements and encouraged it to continue with
efforts to overcome challenges.
73. Sweden indicated its ongoing bilateral discussions with Indonesia on human rights which it
very much appreciates. It requested more information on methods taken to eliminate torture, noted
efforts to ratify OP-CAT by 2009, and encouraged Indonesia to take further steps to eliminate
impunity and bring those responsible to justice. On the right to education, Sweden indicated that the
Constitution stipulates every child’s right to education, and that official enrolment rates have been
around 90 per cent in recent years, but UNICEF has indicated that around 50 per cent do not finish
school. In this regard, it asked about measures Indonesia is taking to ensure that all children fully
enjoy right to education.
74. In response to questions asked, with respect to the relation with Timor Leste, Indonesia
indicated that States have witnessed how their bilateral relation has progressed. They are working
together with a vision of reconciliation. Most of the issues that were on the table have been
resolved. The two countries through Commission Truth and Friendship (CTF) continued joint
efforts to close the chapter that involves the allegation of human rights violation that occurred in
1999. They are currently waiting for the findings and recommendations of the CTF. The delegation
also noted that the two leaders of the countries are committed to continuing this process, in a spirit
of reconciliation and friendship. On freedom of assembly and opinion, the delegation noted that
there are provisions in the law in this regard, including in the Constitution, and that Indonesia has
been implementing them. With regard to judicial independence, they noted that the Constitution
stipulates that the judiciary has full independence and the Government does not interfere with other
bodies. The establishment of the Judicial Court was also noted. With regard to the ratification of the
Optional Protocols to the Convention against Torture and CRC, the delegation noted that these
ratifications are already stipulated in 2008 and 2009 by the national plan.
75. In its closing remarks, Indonesia summarized some of the major points that it had covered
during the review session. Indonesia said that in recent years it has undertaken measures to protect
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