A/HRC/13/5 65. With regard to counter-terrorism legislation, Norway indicated that a new provision was recently introduced criminalizing public incitement to commit a terrorist offence and recruitment and training for terrorism. In the new penal code, the definition of terrorism is more restricted than in the penal code of 1902. 66. Norway noted that in its national legal system, it has incorporated ICESCR in the Human Rights Act on equal footing with ICCPR. Before deciding whether to accede to OPICESCR, Norway will conduct a national survey to examine probable implications, to be concluded in 2010. 67. Israel noted that human rights and democracy are key elements underlying Norwegian society and Norway’s endeavours to lessen the gap found between national legislation and the situation on the ground. It also noted the strong role of civil society in Norway. Israel made a number of recommendations. 68. Japan commended Norway for the prioritization of human rights in its policy and its various efforts to further advance human rights. Japan asked about achievements in the integration and social inclusion of the immigrant population and made a recommendation on that matter. It also asked about the effects of a change of lead ministry dealing with the implementation of Norway’s immigration policy. 69. Viet Nam appreciated Norway’s efforts to protect and promote human rights through the process of ratification of the major human rights conventions. While Viet Nam acknowledged Norway’s ongoing efforts to ensure equality and combat discrimination, it expressed concern on the reported high incidence of discriminatory police actions toward ethnic and foreign persons and made a related recommendation. Viet Nam stated that it highly appreciated the support from Norway for Vietnamese officials participating in human rights education and training during the past years, and made a recommendation on this issue. 70. New Zealand noted Norway’s considerable efforts to achieve gender equality and asked about measures to address the gender pay gap. It also enquired about measures taken to counter the negative impacts of the financial crisis on working conditions and the rights of workers. It asked if Norway has implemented its 2008 Autumn Action Plan against Social Dumping. New Zealand was pleased that Norway signed CRPD and made a related recommendation. 71. China noted that Norway has been ranking at the top of the United Nations human development index and faced some challenges including in the area of protecting the rights of indigenous people and the fight against discrimination. China appreciated Norway’s unique understanding of development and poverty reduction and its commitment to development aid and asked about measures to improve the situation of families from an immigrant background. China noted efforts to protect the rights of persons with disabilities and made a related recommendation. 72. Colombia underscored Norway’s commitment to non-discrimination and its leadership on the issue of sexual orientation, Colombia asked Norway to provide more information on the equality and anti-discrimination ombudsman. It made a recommendation on this issue. Colombia congratulated Norway for putting in place the 2009-2012 action plan to promote equality and prevent discrimination, and in that context made a recommendation. 73. Finland, referring to the concern expressed by the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women in 2007 about the lack of statistics and data on trafficking in women and girls, made a recommendation on the issue. Finland asked about Norway’s experience in implementing the law relating to legal relations and the management of land and natural resources in the Finnmark County, adopted in 2005. It also asked whether 10