A/HRC/28/10 110. During the period under review, the Human Rights Commissioner (Ombudsman) was accredited by the International Coordinating Committee of the National Human Rights Institutions. The Human Rights Commissioner worked directly with the human rights mechanisms of the United Nations and the Council of Europe, and a number of NGOs, including Human Rights Watch. Work to bring the mechanism into line with the Paris Principles is set to continue, taking into account the recommendations put forward by delegations during the review. 111. The delegation stated that children with disabilities who were able to study attended specialist and correctional schools and centres, while the rest were educated at home. A particular focus was given to inclusive education, and the State programme to develop the education system included targets for establishing zones of inclusive education. Children who studied at home would be enrolled in distance learning courses. All children, regardless of gender, studied the same curriculum and all children studied a course called self-knowledge that focused on society’s values, the role of the family and questions of gender. 112. Kazakhstan had acceded to International Labour Organization Conventions No. 138 concerning Minimum Age for Admission to Employment and No. 182 concerning the Prohibition and Immediate Action for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour. The Government had established a list of work that children were prohibited to perform, including farm work, and criminal liability for using child labour had been tightened. 113. The appreciation of justice system reform expressed by delegations was welcomed. The justice system was based on the principles of judicial independence, equality before the law and the presumption of innocence. In 2013, the World Economic Forum had noted improvements to the justice system of Kazakhstan, notably the competitive selection of judges and the transparent and accessible system, which used modern technology and provided for alternative dispute resolution. The new Code of Criminal Procedure strengthened the role of the court in protecting human rights and the role of the defendant in legal proceedings. International standards had been introduced on the training and qualifications of judges. 114. Kazakhstan noted an influx of foreigners and efficiency of administrative measures on their support and further development, as well as favourable steps taken to attract foreign investment, which included the revision of migration policy and introduction of a non-visa regime with the aim of investment and tourism for civilians of some countries. 115. Kazakhstan has continuously made reforms of the penitentiary system aimed at bringing it into line with international standards. Detainees enjoyed in practice all rights enshrined in the constitutional and domestic legislation. Various measures were specified, including alignment of facilities with international standards, including improvements to medical services, and revised food standards for persons who remain in custody, especially women, children and persons with disabilities. 116. The delegation emphasized various measures taken to address and prevent domestic violence, including the adoption of preventive laws, the establishment of State-supported crisis centres and a dedicated hotline. Regarding measures related to sexual exploitation of minors, Kazakhstan specified an ongoing commitment to improve legislation and strengthen provisions, and cited an increase to the age of criminal liability. The delegation noted several preventive measures to combat human trafficking and cited recommendations by the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and its consequences, which have been included in a draft of the Government’s Plan for the period of 2015-2017. 117. The delegation highlighted several policies and programmes implemented to improve the access to health care of mothers and children. The Government took measures 13