A/HRC/29/8 65. Sri Lanka acknowledged measures addressing hate crime and combating human trafficking and encouraged Spain to safeguard the rights of the most vulnerable population groups through focused social assistance and income support. 66. The Sudan welcomed the adoption of the Strategic Plans for Equality of Opportunity 2014–2016 and for Citizenship and Integration and the Strategy for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2013–2016. 67. Sweden expressed concern that the Law on Protection of Public Security could restrict the citizen’s ability to publicly protest and legalize summary expulsions of migrants crossing from Morocco to Ceuta and Melilla. 68. Switzerland commended the engagement of Spain in combating violence against women. It also noted that the Franco era remained challenging in political and social life. Concern regarding the behaviour of the police during peaceful protests was expressed. 69. Thailand welcomed the Strategy for the Elimination of Violence against Women and invited Spain to provide redress and assistance to victims. Thailand encouraged Spain to respect the human rights of migrants. 70. The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia commended the establishment of a hate crime and discrimination department in each provincial prosecutor’s office and the 2010 reforms to the Criminal Code. 71. Timor-Leste welcomed the initiatives to combat human trafficking and to support its victims, and the adoption of the National Strategy for the Social Inclusion of the Gypsy Population. 72. Togo appreciated the establishment of special departments for hate crimes and discrimination in all provincial prosecutors’ offices. It expressed concern about racial profiling of migrants belonging to ethnic and religious minorities. 73. Trinidad and Tobago commended the active international engagement of Spain on human rights and noted that the economic crisis affected the capacity of Spain to expand its development cooperation. 74. Tunisia took note of measures taken since the 2010 UPR, including the creation of the Office of the National Rapporteur on human trafficking and special units for offences motivated by hate and discrimination in provincial prosecutor’s offices. 75. Turkey welcomed official statements underlining the multiculturalism of Spain. Turkey believed that the Alliance of Civilizations had become more relevant and supported the International Commission against the Death Penalty, which had been initiated by Spain. 76. Ukraine commended endeavours in the field of human trafficking and hate crime and the adoption of the Plan for Equality of Opportunity. Ukraine encouraged Spain to finalize the Child Protection Bill. 77. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland commended reforms to improve women’s access to legal services and welcomed positive steps to ensure freedom of religion and belief and the protection of ethnic minorities. 78. The United States of America commended the promotion of the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people (LGBT), efforts to fight trafficking in persons and steps taken towards Roma inclusion. It remained concerned about official corruption, undermining faith in judicial institutions. 79. Uruguay noted with satisfaction steps to fight human trafficking and encouraged Spain to increase its efforts regarding the special attention required by children victims or potential victims. 9

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