A/HRC/31/9 rescue, medical care, legal aid, psychosocial support, rehabilitation and reintegration. Similarly, the 35-day statute of limitation to initiate criminal proceedings for rape had been extended to 90 days through an amendment to the General Code. In cases of child victims of rape, the statute of limitation commenced after he or she had reached the age of 16 years. 69. Regarding child protection, the draft bill on children had various provisions for ending all forms of violence against children, including child labour, child marriage, corporal punishment and child trafficking, abuse and exploitation. After the earthquake, the Government had taken an important policy decision to curb human trafficking and genderbased violence. Coordination mechanisms and various checkpoints had been established. 70. Thailand highlighted the need to prioritize the most disadvantaged and marginalized groups in policies and strategies on access to resources, while noting the progress made in poverty alleviation and housing programmes. Concern was expressed about caste-based violence and discrimination against women. 71. Timor-Leste took note of policies on gender equality, including a national strategy and action plan on gender empowerment and on gender-based violence. 72. Uganda noted that the urgency of addressing the transitional needs of the country to ensure a quick recovery. It enquired about plans to address gaps in the implementation of the action plan to follow up on recommendations made during the review process. 73. Ukraine commended the adoption of the new Constitution and reconstruction efforts. It noted the difficult situation facing the country after the earthquake and remaining human rights challenges. 74. The United Arab Emirates noted measures to promote the rights of women and children and the right to education. It requested Nepal to provide more information on the implementation of the reform of the educational system. 75. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland noted the new Constitution and welcomed some progress on transnational justice. It expressed concern about amnesty provisions, discrimination against women and the absence of legislation to criminalize torture. 76. The United States of America commended Nepal for establishing transitional justice mechanisms and finalizing a Constitution enshrining the principle of non-discrimination. It was concerned, however, about discriminatory access to earthquake relief, religious and gender discrimination, and the lack of registration of Tibetan refugees. 77. Uruguay commended Nepal for the promulgation of a new Constitution. It valued progress made in the reduction of poverty and encouraged Nepal to continue efforts to promote and protect human rights. 78. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela valued efforts made by Nepal to implement recommendations from the universal periodic review, including in the areas of health, housing and food for the most vulnerable. 79. Afghanistan valued the commitment of Nepal to establishing national human rights institutions and noted improvements made since the first review, including the establishment of a transitional justice mechanism. 80. Algeria noted progress made as regarded the new Constitution and encouraged Nepal to protect migrant workers from the risk of exploitation. 81. Argentina welcomed the establishment of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Commission on Investigation of Disappeared Persons and referred to its own international campaign for the adoption of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. 10