A/HRC/14/7 65. Bolivia had taken preventive measures and carried out alternative punishments to alleviate pressure on the penal process system. Bolivia was training its personnel and working on the mechanism for preventing torture and ill treatment. A draft law on juvenile justice, which had been formulated with input from civil society, was under consideration. It included preventive measures, as well as measures aimed at the reintegration and rehabilitation of juveniles and at the protection of victim rights. The first Centre for Juvenile Justice would be inaugurated shortly in Bolivia. 66. The case that had been brought by the Public Prosecutor and victims against the former Departmental Prefect for the Pando Massacre was awaiting oral trial before the sentence tribunal, since the conflict of jurisdiction had been resolved by the Supreme Court of Justice. 67. The Syrian Arab Republic noted that Bolivia was party to most human rights instruments. It referred to challenges facing Bolivia such as extreme poverty, especially among indigenous people in rural areas, and ensuring the right to food security, which could have an impact on many other rights. Syria made a recommendation. 68. Mexico welcomed the fact that the international human treaties enjoyed constitutional standing. Mexico requested information about progress made in the formulation of public policies to address torture, including its criminalization and the establishment of the national mechanism. It also asked about measures envisaged to implement the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Mexico made recommendations. 69. Colombia expressed appreciation for the national report, in which Bolivia reaffirmed its commitment to combating all forms of discrimination. Colombia also recognized the positive efforts with regard to the promotion and protection of the fundamental rights of indigenous peoples. Colombia made recommendations. 70. Chile referred to measures and policies adopted by Bolivia to better protect and promote human rights. Chile also welcomed the announcement made by Bolivia that it had extended a standing invitation to the special procedures mechanisms to visit the country. Chile made recommendations. 71. Italy noted with concern the conditions of detention. It appreciated the democratic debate on the application of a new institution following the adoption of the new Constitution. In that respect, Italy also noted the various concerns with regard to the judiciary. Italy made recommendations. 72. In referring the statement made by Bolivia, Sweden asked about measures taken to bring to justice perpetrators of abuse and to eradicate impunity for human rights violations. While noting positive developments in the area of economic, social and cultural rights, such as increased support for pregnant women, Sweden asked about measures being taken to ensure the enjoyment of sexual and reproductive rights by all women. Sweden made recommendations. 73. The Netherlands welcomed the cooperation of Bolivia with the Office of the High Commissioner, including through its country office, as well as the country’s decision to extend a standing invitation to all special procedures. It expressed concern about the high prevalence of violence against women in Bolivia. Netherlands made recommendations. 74. Denmark commended the ambition of Bolivia to improve the protection of human rights, but noted that serious obstacles remained in terms of practice. Denmark expressed concern at the lack of effective access to the justice system and asked about steps taken to improve access to justice. Denmark made recommendations. 11