A/HRC/19/17 to certain core human rights treaties and obstacles to the achievement of fair and timely justice. It made recommendations. 59. Norway commended Timor-Leste’s efforts in acceding to and incorporating core international criminal law and international human rights standards in national legislation. It welcomed the establishment of the National Children’s Rights Commission and highlighted the importance of a solid justice sector. It made recommendations. 60. Australia noted that Timor-Leste had signed many human rights treaties. It looked forward to the adoption and implementation of the Civil Code, Children’s Code and Land Law. It encouraged Timor-Leste to consider ratifying the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and to work closely with the Ombudsman, implementing more of its recommendations. It welcomed the National Children’s Rights Commission and efforts to increase access to education. It expressed concern over domestic violence and encouraged the commitment of resources, training and strengthening women’s access to the formal justice system. It commended Timor-Leste’s work for reconciliation and accountability of the police force. It made recommendations. 61. Italy expressed support for Timor-Leste’s democracy building and the belief that the universal periodic review was an opportunity for identifying areas where the international community could contribute. Italy welcomed the Constitution and the adherence of human rights instruments. Italy encouraged Timor-Leste to continue to cooperate with the United Nations. Italy noted that domestic violence was still widespread and that discriminatory laws and practices persisted. Italy encouraged Timor-Leste to complete its justice system reform. Italy enquired about programmes incorporating human rights education in primary schools and on their follow-ups. Italy made recommendations. 62. Germany asked Timor-Leste how it intended to follow-up on the recommendations of the two Truth Commissions and if it was considering a reparation programme for victims, memory centres or a public register of missing persons. Germany welcomed the access to justice as one of Timor-Leste priorities for the justice sector. Germany commended Timor-Leste for the adoption of the Law against Domestic Violence. It noted that domestic violence was widespread and that authorities did not always respond adequately. Germany made recommendations. 63. South Africa noted that Timor-Leste has ratified several international human rights instruments and incorporated provisions into national legislation. South Africa asked if Timor-Leste was considering requesting technical assistance to overcome challenges in human resources and institutional conditions. South Africa noted that Timor-Leste was defining a national policy to implement rights for persons with disabilities and was considering ratifying the CRPD. It asked on the steps taken to overcome discrimination faced by persons with disabilities. South Africa made recommendations. 64. Morocco emphasized Timor-Leste’s ratification of the major human rights instruments. Morocco welcomed its will to strengthen its courts and judicial institutions, as planned by the strategic plan for justice, and to strengthen the existing programmes to eradicate poverty and promote access to the public services despite several constraints. It asked for additional information on programmes to train persons in the legal profession. In this regard, Morocco reaffirmed its support to Timor-Leste to promote human rights through financial and technical assistance. It made a recommendation. 65. Argentina acknowledged Timor-Leste’s efforts in the institutional and legislative fields, in cooperation with the United Nations, which had made it possible to design policies for the promotion and protection of human rights. Argentina made recommendations. 11

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