A/HRC/30/12 limits and consistent with its international obligations, defendants eligible for the death penalty receive heightened procedural safeguards over and above those enjoyed by all criminal defendants. 64. The recent trend in the United States is away from the use of capital punishment. No defendant found by a court to have significant intellectual and adaptive disabilities may be subject to capital punishment, either at the state or federal levels. 65. The United States seeks to prevent excessive uses of force and racial profiling in law enforcement by participating in the training of federal, state and local law enforcement officers across the country. 66. In December, the United States announced an updated policy applicable to all law enforcement activity under federal supervision, instructing that officers may not consider race or a number of other factors to any degree when making routine or spontaneous law enforcement decisions, unless those characteristics apply to a suspect’s description. 67. The United States makes strong efforts to combat racial discrimination in education, strongly supporting diversity at all levels. 68. The United States seeks to address hate crimes, including through the Shepard-Byrd Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which greatly expanded the Federal Government’s ability to prosecute bias-motivated violence. 69. There has been a trend away from corporal punishment in United States schools and parenting programmes, and home visitation providers stress positive discipline with parents, guiding them away from physical or violent punishment. 70. The United States has a strong commitment to preventing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking; assisting those who are survivors; and holding accountable those who commit such crimes. The Violence Against Women Act is designed to increase the availability of services for victims of violence and improve the criminal justice response. 71. South Africa encouraged the United States to implement the recommendations made during the first review cycle. 72. Spain welcomed efforts to close the Guantanamo military prison and welcomed the “Affordable Medical Care” Act. 73. The Sudan urged the Government to eliminate all forms of discrimination in all areas. 74. Sweden made a statement. 75. Switzerland noted the Senate report on methods of interrogation in the context of the fight against terrorism. 76. Thailand expressed concern at racial profiling by local law enforcement and immigration authorities. 77. The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia welcomed initiatives to promote human rights at international forums. 78. Timor-Leste commended the Government for its support for the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. 79. Togo welcomed the law on access to health care and efforts to guarantee equal opportunities in education. 80. Trinidad and Tobago noted the need to rid the society of racial discrimination. 7