A/HRC/41/2 disparities included a gender analysis tool to help the Government consider inequities when formulating policies. 524. New Zealand accepted all recommendations related to sexual and gender-based violence. New Zealand recognised that it had unacceptably high levels of family violence which was one of the country’s most serious social and human rights issues. A National Strategy and Action Plan was being developed. A new Family Violence Act 2018 provided a modern framework to better prevent, identify, and respond to family violence. 525. All recommendations related to children had also been accepted. The first Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy would be published in 2019 and was intended to help protect children’s rights. 526. A five-year transformation programme would build a more child-centred State care system. A Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State care, and in care in faith-based institutions, was investigating the abuse of children and vulnerable adults. 527. New Zealand had accepted almost all recommendations related to equality and nondiscrimination. New Zealand was proud to be a multicultural society that was committed to eliminating any discriminatory practices. The Christchurch terror attacks had further highlighted the importance of inclusion in society. 528. New Zealand had a strong legal framework to address discrimination. Discrimination was unlawful under the Human Rights Act. Avenues available for redress of discriminatory actions included the Human Rights Commission, the Human Rights Review Tribunal, and the Courts. 529. The Government was currently undertaking measures to protect rights to equality and non-discrimination. This included reviewing existing protections against hate speech and considering amending the Human Rights Act to include gender identity as a prohibited ground of discrimination. 530. Concerning indigenous rights, the delegation recalled that under the 1840 Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi), the Government had an active duty to protect the interests of Māori in their lands and taonga (their treasured possessions, including language and culture). 531. New Zealand had accepted all recommendations in relation to indigenous rights and was continuing to focus on reducing disparities for Māori. The Government had established a new agency called the Office for Māori Crown Relations - Te Arawhiti. This new agency was tasked with completing historical settlements due to past Treaty breaches by the Crown and ensuring their durability. 532. New Zealand also had a dedicated Māori housing unit to improve housing opportunities. The Māori Language in Education Strategy would strengthen the protection of te reo Māori (the Māori language). 533. New Zealand acknowledged that serious issues existed within the criminal justice system and was committed to creating a more effective system. Most recommendations that related to criminal justice had been accepted. This year, the Government had launched Hāpaitia te Oranga Tangata: The Safe and Effective Justice programme to reform the criminal justice system. The programme included improving the justice system, reassessing the balance between rehabilitation and punishment, early prevention, and strong partnerships with Māori. 534. New Zealand would also consider whether the current minimum age of criminal responsibility of ten years should be increased. 88