A/HRC/17/16 relevant treaty bodies. Norway commented on prison conditions, human rights violations by the police, access to justice, discrimination against women and the need to improve the protection of children. Norway made recommendations. 51. Germany noted that in 2009 the Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) recommended adoption of necessary implementation procedures and regulatory frameworks to allow legislation concerning children to become fully operational. Germany asked how Mozambique had followed up on this recommendation. It noted reports of extrajudicial killings by the police and the military and the problem of lynching. It also noted that the United Nations Country Team had indicated that the lack of infrastructure and equipment restricted access to efficient police services. Germany made recommendations. 52. Thailand expressed appreciation to Mozambique for its hosting of refugees and stateless persons from neighbouring countries. Thailand noted with concern allegations of the use of child labour, violence against children, and particularly the trafficking of children. Thailand expressed its willingness to share its experience with Mozambique in administering prisons, particularly in the care of female inmates and in fighting HIV/AIDS. Thailand made recommendations. 53. On questions regarding the creation of the National Human Rights Commission, Mozambique reiterated that much progress had been made and provided details. As for the election of the Ombudsman, it was stated that this is the responsibility of the National Assembly, which was elected one year ago, and that it was hoped that this would occur soon. 54. As for the proposed visit of the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, Mozambique stated that the country is open to receiving his visit as well as that of other rapporteurs and has no restrictions in this regard. 55. On questions regarding torture and ill-treatment in prisons, Mozambique reiterated that there have been isolated cases only and that criminal and disciplinary measures have been taken against those responsible, which is public knowledge. Mozambique added that a number of visits have been carried out to prisons and it was verified that conditions have improved enormously in recent years, though problems, such as overcrowding, still remain. 56. Regarding questions on the excessive use of force, Mozambique also reiterated that it was not State policy and that when such cases occur, criminal and disciplinary measures are taken. 57. On the follow-up to the UPR, Mozambique stated that it intended to draw up a detailed action plan, which would define a timeline and the actors responsible for implementation. It added that the country would need technical assistance in this regard. 58. On recommendations to ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and its Optional Protocol, Mozambique clarified that these have just been ratified by the National Assembly and that this decision is in the process of publication prior to the deposit of the instrument of ratification. 59. On trafficking, Mozambique recalled that it had adopted a law on trafficking and that it is the only country in the region to have done so, which demonstrates its commitment to the implementation of the provisions of the Palermo Protocol. 60. Zambia commended the invitation extended to nine Special Rapporteurs in 2010. It commended the Plan of Action for Orphans and Vulnerable Children. However, Zambia called on Mozambique to make operational all laws regarding to children’s rights. It urged Mozambique to revisit the Five-Year Plan to reduce illiteracy. It noted that violence against 9