A/HRC/19/16 45. Chad noted with satisfaction that Uganda was party to core international human rights instruments and that it had created a national human rights commission accredited with “A” status by the International Coordinating Committee of National Institutions for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights. Chad made recommendations. 46. Norway was concerned at limitations to the freedom of speech and assembly, at cases of torture by security agencies, and at violations of sexual minorities‟ rights. It commended Uganda on the increased acceptance of women‟s rights within its policymaking framework, and acknowledged the Domestic Violence Act. Norway welcomed the dismissal of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2009. Norway made recommendations. 47. Ireland noted the recent tensions between persons attempting to exercise their rights to assembly and security forces in Uganda, and inquired what steps the Government was taking to ensure respect for the right to assembly. Ireland welcomed the draft anti-torture bill, and wished to be provided with an update on the bill‟s current status. Ireland made recommendations. 48. Algeria acknowledged the adherence by Uganda to eight international human rights instruments and the State‟s efforts to incorporate their provisions in domestic legislation. It acknowledged the State‟s achievements in the areas of HIV/AIDS, access to education, gender mainstreaming, inter-faith harmony, democratic governance and progressive realization of economic, social and cultural rights. Algeria made recommendations. 49. Austria was encouraged by the cooperation by Uganda with various United Nations bodies. It recognized the progress made to strengthen human rights protection through the establishment of the Uganda Human Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunities Commission. Austria inquired as to where the Commissions‟ work needed to be strengthened and what measures to that end were foreseen. It also asked what measures Uganda had undertaken to investigate the alleged use of excessive force by security forces during protests and to ensure that the freedom of expression was guaranteed. Austria made recommendations. 50. Senegal stated that the national report of Uganda provided useful information on various measures taken for women and children and other vulnerable groups, such as persons with disabilities, indigenous populations and refugees. Nevertheless, challenges remained, such as poverty and climate change. It wished to be informed about successes and challenges related to the Millennium Development Goals and the status of the draft law on national reconciliation. Senegal made a recommendation. 51. The Czech Republic expressed concern at the discrimination of LGBTI persons in Uganda. It made recommendations. 52. Poland welcomed the establishment of the Uganda Human Rights Commission, but was concerned at the existing challenges regarding the harmonization of national law with international standards and at some harmful traditional practices, particularly those concerning girls and women. It was also concerned at difficulties regarding the realization of the right to education. Poland made recommendations. 53. Belgium welcomed the de facto moratorium on the use of the death penalty and the Supreme Court‟s upholding of the 2005 ruling by the Constitutional Court, according to which mandatory death sentences and delays in execution of more than three years were unconstitutional. It regretted the reports on limitations of freedom of expression, association and demonstration. Belgium made recommendations. 54. Denmark noted that Uganda had not yet domesticated CAT. It was also concerned at limitations to freedom of expression and assembly during the post-electoral period and at the excessive use of force. Denmark commended Uganda for its decision to drop the Anti8