A/HRC/23/11 62. Germany remained concerned by gender-based violence, including domestic violence, as well as sexual harassment and discrimination against women. It was equally concerned by the criminalization of consensual homosexual relations and the lack of legislation prohibiting discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation. It asked what measures the State party intended to take to combat the criminalization of and discrimination against the LGBT community. Germany made recommendations. 63. Guatemala recognized progress made by Barbados in the area of human rights. It noted that Parliament had approved the Transnational Organised Crime (Prevention and Control) Act criminalizing trafficking in persons. It shared the concern expressed by the High Commissioner for Human Rights regarding inequality between men and women, given that women, unlike men, were not able to confer their Barbadian nationality on children born abroad. Guatemala made a recommendation. 64. Hungary welcomed the firm commitment of Barbados to pursue a zero-tolerance policy on all forms of violence against women and children. It noted the de facto moratorium on capital punishment and the commitment to abolish the mandatory death sentence system. It noted that although the Constitution specifically prohibited torture, reports indicated regular occurrences of unprofessional conduct and beatings by police. Hungary made recommendations. 65. Indonesia welcomed action on migrants’ rights, including the establishment of a cabinet subcommittee on immigration. Indonesia asked about the progress made concerning the intended revision of its migration policy and efforts towards ratification of the International Convention on the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families. It welcomed new legislation and the task force addressing human trafficking, and the committee established by the Bureau of Gender Affairs to address gaps in domestic violence legislation and guarantee victims’ rights. Indonesia made recommendations. 66. Ireland commended efforts to implement Barbados’ international obligations by revising its Constitution and streamlining legislation. It particularly welcomed efforts to ensure that the principle of the best interest of the child is reflected in legislation. It noted the de facto moratorium on the death penalty and encouraged the adoption of a formal moratorium. It welcomed the work of the Bureau of Gender Affairs, particularly regarding the spread of HIV, and efforts to tackle domestic violence. It noted the continued criminalization of consenting same-sex relations. Ireland made recommendations. 67. Italy welcomed the protection of fundamental political and civil rights, and appreciated the high degree of independence enjoyed by the judicial system. Although efforts to combat domestic violence were commended, it was deeply concerned by reports of widespread abuses against women and children. It expressed appreciation of the fact that no executions had been carried out in Barbados since 1984. Italy made recommendations. 68. Latvia thanked Barbados for the comprehensive national report, its presentation and constructive engagement in the universal periodic review process. It wished to touch upon the issue of standing invitations to the special-procedures mandate holders of the Human Rights Council. Latvia made a recommendation. 69. Malaysia acknowledged achievements on the rights of the elderly, youth development, poverty alleviation and gender equality. It commended actions taken by Barbados to combat domestic violence and human trafficking. It noted that even though Barbados had not yet ratified CRPD, it had made significant strides in this area as well as progress made in combating HIV/AIDS. Malaysia made recommendations. 70. Maldives noted steps taken by Barbados in welcoming the appointment of the Human Rights Adviser. As a small developing State, Barbados is confronted with constraints in its capacity to enforce and report on its treaty obligations. Maldives called on 10