A/HRC/30/15 64. In relation to the social intervention programmes, the delegation said that the Path programme was the country’s safety-net programme which provided for cash transfers that were based on children attending school, basic public health, inoculations etc., and had generally been considered successful. The delegation added that payments were differentiated to improve the school-attendance levels of students, especially boys. It also mentioned transitional grants to complete secondary school, bursaries for third-level students based on their academic achievement, transportation allowances and the food programme for schools. 65. Regarding a comment about the incarceration of juveniles, the delegation stated that this was no longer the case, as for both males and females there were separate facilities for juveniles from adults. The only exception was if a juvenile was of a particularly serious risk to other juveniles and had to be housed in especially secure accommodation, and there were few such cases. 66. Costa Rica welcomed the commitment of Jamaica to consolidating democracy. It was concerned at the excessive use of force by security forces and therefore welcomed the creation of the independent commission of investigations. It hoped that the national strategic plan of action to eliminate gender-based violence would be promptly adopted. 67. Cuba recognized the progress made in the implementation of recommendations from the first cycle. It highlighted the national development plan, the social protection strategy, the ongoing work on the national strategic plan of action to eliminate gender-based violence and efforts to improve the situation in places of detention. 68. Cyprus welcomed the fact that Jamaica had abstained from applying the death penalty for 25 years. It expressed concern, however, that the Government was not considering abolishing capital punishment. 69. The Democratic Republic of the Congo praised the adoption of the national plan Vision 2030 and the establishment of the independent commission of investigations. It noted the strengthening of freedom of expression through the adoption of new laws. 70. Denmark was pleased to learn that Jamaica was currently working to put in place relevant legislation with a view to ratifying the Convention against Torture, in line with accepted recommendations from the first view. It noted that the Convention against Torture Initiative, which was a Government-to-Government exchange and cooperation initiative, stood ready to assist Jamaica if deemed useful. 71. The Dominican Republic commended Jamaica on the national development plan and the gender equality plan. It highlighted efforts to improve conditions in detention centres and invited Jamaica to become acquainted with its penitentiary system, which is used as a model by various countries in the region. 72. Ecuador recognized the efforts made to implement recommendations from the first review, in particular the adoption of legislative measures to eliminate discrimination and violence against women. It praised efforts for the promotion and protection of the rights of persons with disabilities, as part of the national development plan. 73. Egypt commended Jamaica on the adoption of the Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms, the Sexual Offences Act and the Child Pornography Prevention Act. It expressed concern about trafficking in persons. 74. Estonia encouraged Jamaica to strengthen dialogue and cooperation with civil society in all fields. It commended Jamaica on the positive steps since the previous universal periodic review. It welcomed the adoption of legislative measures aimed at eliminating discrimination and violence against women and promoting gender equality. It 10