A/HRC/21/14 18. Regarding human rights training for the police and their evaluation, an issue raised by Slovenia, the delegation indicated that even though the exact direct effects of those trainings had not been measured, indirectly, they were reflected in the rate of public trust towards the police which had reached 70 per cent. 19. On steps taken to counteract extensive pretrial detentions and overcrowding of prisons, an issue raised by the United Kingdom, the number of imprisoned had been constantly dropping, down to 95 per cent of the capacities available , achieved partly as a result of a wider application of alternative punishment and the use of electronic surveillance systems. 20. Regarding Norway’s question on measures taken to review article 212 of the Polish Penal Code that criminalizes libel and slander, penal sanctions had already been reduced in June 2010. 21. Norway, Sweden and Slovenia asked about women’s enjoyment of their sexual and reproductive rights. In recent years Poland had introduced a new right of the patient; the right to object to the doctor's opinion or judgment, if it affected the patient's rights or obligations. The Penal Code did not envisage any sanctions for women who had undergone an illegal abortion. Women, who had illegally terminated pregnancy, were offered medical and psychological help. 22. Norway asked about measures taken in order to ratify Protocol 12 to the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR) on Discrimination. The Constitution in its article 32 stipulated that all persons were equal before the law and had the right to equal treatment by public authorities. As a result, no one can be discriminated against in political, social or economic life. More time was necessary for Poland to proceed with inter-ministerial consultations to conclude whether Poland can accede to Protocol 12. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 23. During the interactive dialogue, 45 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 24. Malaysia remained concerned at the increased incidents of racial violence, abuse and discrimination against minority groups and the lack of attention given to investigating and prosecuting reported cases; and the reports of excessive use of force by law enforcement agencies. Malaysia also noted the continued social marginalization and discrimination of the Roma community. Malaysia made recommendations. 25. Mexico recognized Poland’s legislative progress which inter alia related to a better definition of torture, freedom of expression and domestic violence. It also recognized Poland’s efforts in relation to the rights of persons with disabilities, the broadening of the scope of human trafficking and the increased protection for children against sexual violence. Mexico made recommendations. 26. Morocco welcomed Poland’s ratification of a significant number of human rights instruments since 2008. It expressed satisfaction at the establishment of several human rights institutions, including three offices of the Ombudsman. Morocco welcomed the work done by Poland in the Human Rights Council. Morocco made recommendations. 27. The Netherlands asked whether Poland would ensure that bodies such as the Ombudsman and the Office of the Plenipotentiary for Equal Treatment receive adequate funding; could elaborate on its plans to prevent racial incidents and hate crimes; and would consider amending the Criminal Code by including crimes motivated by homophobic and gender biases 5