A/HRC/12/7 Page 10 Netherlands recommended (b) taking further measures to advance equality on the ground of sexual orientation and gender identity, and among others using as a guide for policy- making the Yogyakarta principles. Noting the non-submission of reports to the Human Rights Committee since 1996, it recommended (c) strengthening efforts with regard to timely reporting to treaty bodies, and especially submitting its second report to the Human Rights Committee as soon as possible. 50. India encouraged Malta to enact legislation fully incorporating international human rights instruments. It commended human rights education initiatives as well as the establishment of various institutions and mechanisms relating to human rights. Acknowledging Malta’s readiness to cooperate with the Special Rapporteur on migrants, India urged a review of procedural safeguards for asylum seekers, including access to legal counsel, periodic judicial review during the mandatory detention period and the fast track release procedure. Asking about the prevalence of trafficking in women and children, it asked if Malta was considering ratifying CRC-OP-SC. It sought information on the effectiveness of the national policy on special education for children with disabilities, and urged Malta to consider ratifying the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CPD). India encouraged the establishment of a national human rights institution in accordance with the Paris Principles. 51. Morocco congratulated Malta on its institutional structures for the promotion and the protection of human rights, particularly the establishment of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities and the Commissioner for Children Act. Welcoming the interest shown by Malta with regard to consumer rights, Morocco recommended (a) continuing to reinforce its jurisdiction in relation to the human rights of consumers in general and more particularly that which is applicable to the tourism sector. Morocco asked about measures taken in relation to the recurrent situation of overpopulated prisons. 52. The United States of America asked about Malta’s plan to ensure that detained migrants are fully accorded their human rights in line with international legal requirements. It recommended that detention conditions be improved by a variety of measures, including reducing overcrowding, separation of men and women in facilities, and ensuring that people have access to legal counsel. It asked about Malta’s efforts to eradicate trafficking of persons. It recommended increased steps to prosecute traffickers and to identify, assist and protect victims of trafficking. 53. Mexico recognised efforts to respect human rights, particularly in legal and institutional terms, citing legal initiatives with respect to gender equality, domestic violence and nondiscrimination against persons with disabilities, as well as the Domestic Violence Act. Mexico acknowledged Malta’s standing invitation to special procedures. It recommended (a) to the extent possible, presenting reports due to the treaty bodies to which the country is party; and (b) taking measures conducive to the creation of a national human rights institution in accordance with the Paris Principles. Noting Malta’s position as a transit point on migration routes, and its high population density, Mexico asked about cooperative mechanisms established with international organizations, particularly OHCHR and UNHCR, and what kind of help Malta needed from these and other regional organisations such as the European Union to complement initiatives undertaken by Malta. It recommended (c) complying with the principles of ICRMW and considering the possibility of eventual ratification. 54. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recommended that Malta (a) continue its process of consultation with civil society in its follow-up to this review, asking about