A/HRC/42/3 109. Singapore commended Norway for recognizing that its special education system could be further improved for children with disabilities. 110. Slovenia commended Norway for the adoption of the national action plan on business and human rights and the establishment of a national human rights institution. 111. Spain expressed concern about the legal definition of rape, and the lack of health services for transgender people who had undergone hormonal treatment or surgery. 112. Sri Lanka noted the efforts of the Government to ensure gender equality and achieve a high representation of women in leadership positions. 113. The State of Palestine welcomed the efforts of the Government to combat hate speech and hate crime, and the adoption of a national action plan on business and human rights. 114. Sweden noted the adoption of the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Act. It expressed concern about gender-based violence, incitement to hatred, and prison conditions. 115. Switzerland expressed concern about gender-based violence. It stated that Norway should not deport asylum seekers to countries that did not have an asylum system meeting international standards. 116. Bhutan expressed appreciation for the constitutional amendments adopted in 2014 to protect human rights, particularly the introduction of provisions to protect the rights of the child. 117. Turkey welcomed measures to address hate speech. It highlighted a need for further measures to combat hate speech and discrimination against persons with immigrant backgrounds. 118. Uganda welcomed the improved protection for the rights of asylum seekers, particularly the increase in the number of professional workers in order to ensure adequate care of unaccompanied minors in reception centres. 119. Ukraine noted a new charter on human rights in the Constitution, the establishment of a national human rights institution and the introduction of an anti-discrimination act. 120. The United Kingdom encouraged Norway to make further efforts to combat genderbased violence, protect the rights of Sami people and prevent hate crime. 121. The United States of America commended the Oslo Police District on its special hate crime unit and suggested establishing similar units throughout the country. 122. Uruguay welcomed efforts to strengthen the national human rights institution and to accede to the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. 123. China noted progress in promoting gender equality and combating human trafficking, and appreciated the continued provision of development assistance. China noted the persistence of racial discrimination, xenophobia and police brutality in Norway. 124. Viet Nam commended Norway on its achievements in gender equality, health care, education, and protection and promotion of the rights of vulnerable groups. 125. Zambia commended Norway for its commitment to implementing a human rightsbased approach to development cooperation. 126. Afghanistan commended the adoption of the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Act. It urged Norway to continue its support and funding for international efforts to promote human rights. 127. Algeria welcomed the new constitutional provision on the rights of the child and the establishment of a national human rights institution. 128. Angola encouraged Norway to step up its efforts aimed at preventing and combating indirect discrimination, in particular against ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities. 9