A/HRC/15/6 CEDAW in 2009. It stated that CEDAW had also pointed out that violence against women had actually increased, and asked what had been done to follow up on CEDAW’s recommendations in that regard. Norway made recommendations. 34. The Islamic Republic of Iran expressed grave concern at the repeated use of Spanish airspace and airports by a third country for secret rendition and detention, the worrisome situation in detention centres for foreigners, discrimination against minorities and migrants based on ethnicity and religion, and the alarming phenomenon of human trafficking. It made recommendations. 35. Uruguay praised Spain’s adoption of the National Plan on Human Rights and its periodic evaluation, as well as the country’s good practices in preventing discrimination based on sexual orientation. While welcoming initiatives to protect the rights of migrants, Uruguay was concerned about the situation of irregular migrant workers. It highlighted the work of the Observatory against Discrimination and Racism and welcomed plans aimed at gender equality and combating violence against women. Uruguay made recommendations. 36. Denmark asked Spain for further details about its efforts related to violence against women. It also asked to Spain to elaborate on its measures to ensure that no acts of torture or ill treatment by public officials were taking place, and asked whether Spain intended to include the definition of torture in its penal code in line with its obligations under CAT. Denmark made recommendations. 37. The Czech Republic indicated that it wished to acknowledge the high percentage of women in the Government and the decisive steps taken against discrimination and violence against women. It made recommendations. 38. Palestine highlighted Spain’s commitment to providing constitutional and legal guarantees for human rights protection. It noted that the report described the challenges faced by Spain. Palestine commended Spain for its efforts to promote the right to water and sanitation, steps taken to combat the death penalty, and the country’s support for the peace process in the Middle East. Palestine made a recommendation. 39. Nigeria noted that Spain had yet to ratify the International Covenant on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families, and asked about efforts to ratify that instrument. It expressed concern about immigrants suffering racial discrimination and asked how that problem was being tackled. Nigeria urged Spain to abide by the principles of CAT and to improve deportation procedures. Nigeria made a recommendation. 40. Bangladesh noted with appreciation Spain’s legislative and policy framework for the protection of human rights. It referred to Spain’s policy on migration and the challenges faced by the country in ensuring the rights of migrants, as well as reported incidents of intolerance and violence against migrants and other minorities. It also noted the situation of women, particularly migrant women and women belonging to ethnic or religious minorities. Bangladesh made recommendations. 41. Panama welcomed the comprehensive Plan to Combat the Trafficking in Human Beings for the Purpose of Sexual Exploitation. Referring to CERD and UNHCR concerns regarding ethnic minorities and foreigners, Panama asked whether Spain would adopt a national action plan against racism and xenophobia that included information about the collection of data on racist incidents as well as an adequate institutional framework. Panama made a recommendation. 42. Costa Rica welcomed Spain’s four welfare-state components. It commended Spain for its good practices regarding, inter alia, the rights of foreigners, the asylum and refugee policy, the equal treatment policy and the fight against gender-based violence. It also commended Spain’s contribution to the abolition of death penalty and its promotion of the 7