A/HRC/27/4 64. The Commissioner for Protection from Discrimination had examined complaints alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and had initiated an ex officio investigation in that field. The delegation provided information on the Commissioner’s decisions and the sanctions imposed, and on training and outreach activities across the country. The Commissioner’s competencies covered the private as well as the public sector. 65. The Democratic Republic of the Congo noted progress in various areas of national life and improvements to legislation. It applauded the strengthening of the rights of women, children and persons with disabilities. It noted women’s increased participation in public office, and efforts to combat corruption, torture and human trafficking. It made a recommendation. 66. Denmark commended the ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence, and legislative amendments in that area. It noted with concern the allegations of torture and ill-treatment of detained persons and encouraged Albania to prevent torture by increasing visits by the national preventive mechanism to detention facilities without prior notification. Denmark made recommendations. 67. Egypt welcomed efforts to strengthen the role of the ombudsman and integrate the Roma community. It commended measures on human trafficking and child protection. It asked for details on the challenges to the effective implementation of legislation concerning domestic violence and women’s political empowerment, and the measures envisaged to address those issues. Egypt made recommendations. 68. Estonia welcomed progress made and encouraged further steps to strengthen the rule of law, including further reforms in the justice sector. Despite improved freedom of expression, further efforts were needed to fully guarantee media independence and the safety of journalists. It encouraged steps to improve good governance and attention to women’s rights, particularly with regard to violence. Noting political polarization, consideration of the Ombudsman’s recommendations and international obligations remained a priority. Estonia made recommendations. 69. France welcomed the delegation of Albania. It applauded the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. France made recommendations. 70. Germany commended the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the creation of the position of Commissioner for Protection from Discrimination and the National Strategy on Gender Equality and Reduction of Genderbased Violence and Domestic Violence for 2011-2015. It remained concerned about the fragmented human rights protection. It asked about steps taken to counter blood feuds, protect potential victims and seek prosecutions. Germany made recommendations. 71. Ghana asked to what extent civil society had participated in the preparation of the national report. It noted the adoption of a cross-cutting strategy to fight corruption but said that anti-corruption efforts should be fully implemented. It urged Albania to continue steps to prevent torture; particularly the enforcement of the Criminal Code regarding deprivation of liberty and humane treatment. 72. Greece encouraged further steps to combat domestic violence. It asked for details on improvements to the protection of minorities in the legislative and policy framework; and on restitution of private property to religious institutions and members of minority groups. It commended the adoption of the law on the registration of immovable property. Greece made a recommendation. 73. Hungary noted positively the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on 10