A/HRC/13/10 strengthening gender equality policies and reforming the Criminal and Criminal Procedure Codes. India requested information about Portugal’s experience with the Parity Law, and about the scope and functioning of the Observatory of Trafficking in Human Beings. India made recommendations. 40. Turkey noted the establishment and recent election of the Ombudsman. It requested information on the National Human Rights Plan and the new national institution to be established to monitor the implementation of human rights obligations, including how this new national institution will differentiate from the functions of the Ombudsman, and what affiliation this will have with it. 41. The Islamic Republic of Iran raised concerns about racism and racial discrimination against immigrants and ethnic minorities, poor conditions in prisons and detention centres, and human trafficking, asking about the concrete measures taken to effectively address these issues. It noted concerns regarding the lack of a national human rights plan and of a comprehensive national strategy for the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). It made recommendations. 42. Mexico commended on strengthening the budget to promote gender equality and decreasing the number of imprisoned persons during the last year. Mexico welcomed the measures adopted to avoid the deportation of foreigners to countries where they might be in danger. Mexico welcomed that victims of trafficking are entitled to residency permits. Mexico appreciated the information provided on the progress made regarding rights of persons with disabilities, asking about measures to elaborate on a comprehensive strategy in this regard. Mexico made recommendations. 43. Slovenia welcomed Portugal’s promotion of gender equality in society. Slovenia requested elaborating on the concrete results of the third plan against domestic violence and the first plan against trafficking in human beings and sharing good practices. Slovenia noted the concern expressed by the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women on the numerous cases of violence against women and its call for the implementation of legislation thereon. Slovenia enquired about access to complaints mechanisms for victims and about the resources to ensure that a sufficient number of safe crisis centres and shelters are available for women victims of violence. Slovenia noted the lack of a comprehensive national strategy to implement CRC. Slovenia made recommendations. 44. Italy noted that domestic violence was still a matter of concern, asking about the authorities’ plans to address this issue. Italy commended on the progress made towards solving prison overcrowding and facilitating the reintegration of former detainees. Italy expressed concern about reported cases of excessive use of force by prison staff and law enforcement officers in general. Italy welcomed the legislative framework to combat trafficking in persons, albeit limited implementation. Italy made recommendations. 45. Belgium noted the various national strategies to improve human rights protection, including the Plan for Integration of Immigrants, and the establishment of the High Commission for Immigration and Intercultural Dialogue and the National Plan against Trafficking in Human Beings. Belgium noted the discrimination and police violence against the Roma, asking about planned measures for the effective integration of the Roma into society, and to re-establish the trust of the Roma community with the law enforcement and judicial authorities. Belgium made recommendations. 46. Pakistan appreciated that the consultation process for the preparation of the national report would continue in the follow-up phase. Pakistan noted the institutions and mechanisms under the judicial, legislative and executive branches of the Government to promote and protect human rights. Pakistan enquired whether the Observatory Trafficking in Human Beings was serving the intended objectives. Pakistan asked why Portugal had not 8