A/HRC/38/13 95. Maldives commended Montenegro for its efforts to achieve gender equality and increase the participation of women in political decision-making, and for its commitment to combating corruption through the establishment of the Anti-Corruption Agency in 2016. 96. Mexico acknowledged the progress made by Montenegro in the protection of children and adolescents through its implementation of the Strategy for the Prevention and Protection of Children against Violence 2017–2021, and the adoption of the Strategy for Domestic Violence Protection 2016–2020. 97. Morocco welcomed the launch of the process aiming to establish a national followup and coordination mechanism for the implementation of international human rights obligations. It also welcomed the legislative measures adopted to strengthen the independence and impartiality of the judiciary. 98. Portugal welcomed the comprehensive national report produced by Montenegro. 99. The Plurinational State of Bolivia welcomed the work of the Ministry of Human and Minority Rights as the public institution in charge of combating discrimination and developing human rights protection policies. 100. In its concluding statement, the delegation of Montenegro highlighted the efforts the Government had made to combat violence against women, citing the formation of 17 multidisciplinary teams for the prevention of domestic violence and violence against children, and the adoption of amendments to the protocol of action to prevent domestic violence. Plans to combat violence against children also included the development of shelters, the introduction of a free helpline and the establishment of crisis centres. 101. The definition of torture contained in the Criminal Code was consistent with the one contained in the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. More serious sanctions were planned for acts of torture committed by public officials, and the possibility of non-statutory limitation was being considered. 102. Ensuring inclusive education for children with disabilities was a priority, and some 4,892 children with disabilities had been enrolled in the mainstream school system in Montenegro, while only 80 primary schoolchildren and 60 secondary schoolchildren were enrolled in three specialized resource centres. 103. Montenegro reaffirmed its commitment to the universal periodic review process and thanked all delegations for their questions, recommendations and observations. II. Conclusions and/or recommendations 104. The recommendations formulated during the interactive dialogue/listed below have been examined by Montenegro and enjoy the support of Montenegro: 104.1 Take measures to ensure that allegations of torture, ill-treatment or excessive use of force by the police are investigated by an independent body and all perpetrators are brought to justice (Ghana); 104.2 Take further steps to address corruption and ensure a thorough and consistent approach to investigations and prosecutions in relation to corruption (Australia); 104.3 Continue the implementation of measures with a view to enhancing the culture of youth participation in decision-making at the community and the society levels, based on the National Youth Strategy 2017–2021 (Romania); 104.4 Take further steps to ensure the full exercise of freedom of expression and media, including by ensuring the independence of national TV broadcaster RTCG (Canada); 104.5 Take action to ensure the editorial independence of public broadcasting (Sweden); 10