A/HRC/13/10 B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 25. During the interactive dialogue, statements were made by 47 delegations. A number of delegations commended on Portugal’s commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights, particularly economic, social and cultural rights. They also appreciated the substantive and comprehensive national report, detailed presentation and the responses to advance questions. Tribute was also paid to Portugal’s international leadership in the advancement of social, economic and cultural rights, particularly its key role in the negotiations that led to the adoption of the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Further, Portugal was commended for its comprehensive approach in combating the negative impacts of the current economic and financial crises on all human rights. Recommendations made during the interactive dialogue are listed in Chapter II of the present report. 26. Belarus commended on efforts to promote the integration of migrants, to support cultural diversity and stimulate intercultural dialogue. Belarus noted the 2008 law on asylum, which expanded the rights and protected the interest of asylum seekers. It noted important efforts being carried out to combat trafficking in persons, to prevent violence in the family, and to ensure gender equality. Belarus made a recommendation. 27. China commended on efforts in promoting gender equality and combating domestic violence, racial discrimination and human trafficking. China enquired about measures envisaged to address drop-out rates among girls and children in middle schools, as well as measures taken to protect the economic, social and cultural rights of minorities, especially the Roma. China made a recommendation. 28. Brazil recognized efforts regarding non-discrimination and integration of immigrants particularly legal provisions for all children, regardless of the irregular situation of his/her parents, to have access to education. Brazil expressed concern about allegations regarding police misconduct towards ethnic minorities or persons of non-Portuguese origin. Brazil asked whether Portugal was considering recommendations of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination to introduce a provision in the criminal law that committing an offense with racist motivation or aim shall constitute an aggravating circumstance. Brazil made recommendations. 29. Finland requested maintaining the mechanism set up to prepare the national report after the review. They enquired about the targeted measures taken in implementing the recommendations of the human rights mechanisms on the rights of the Roma minority in areas such as housing, education and access to employment and how this minority was involved in this process. On violence against women and domestic violence, Finland asked about concrete measures taken to ensure the effectiveness of law and targeted special programmes put in place in connection with the implementation. Finland made a recommendation. 30. Canada welcomed improvements made regarding the rights of children with disabilities and their integration into mainstream education. Canada noted reports of illtreatment of detainees and in some cases excessive use of force by the police. Canada appreciated the Government’s recognition that domestic violence remained a problem, and that it had implemented the National Plan against Domestic Violence of 2007–2010. Canada made recommendations. 31. The Philippines recognized that the Government had established national institutions, requesting information about the High Commission for Immigration and Intercultural Dialogue, and on how it promoted intercultural dialogue at the local level and its role in promoting the rights of migrants. Philippines noted the challenges regarding the 6