A/HRC/10/72 Page 6 that no laws in Luxembourg explicitly ban any form of corporal punishment within the family. It asked if any steps have been taken to penalize such practices. France recommended that necessary measures be taken to ban this practice. It asked for further information on the building of a security centre for minors. It encouraged Luxembourg to consider how the detention conditions of minors can be improved, including counselling services. France asked for further details on the treatment of asylum-seekers and the incorporation of the principle of nonrefoulement into Luxembourg’s legislation. It recommended that Luxembourg take all necessary steps to accelerate enforcement of a law on the acceptance and integration of foreigners. 17. The Russian Federation noted that, according to the compilation prepared by OHCHR, Luxembourg has replied to 2 out of 12 thematic questionnaires received from special procedures. It asked for the reason for such a modest rate of reply. It also noted that, according to the compilation, the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights had voiced concern at the situation of prisoners working for private businesses. The Russian Federation requested more information on the extent of such practices and the action taken to follow up on the recommendations by the Committee to ensure that such work is voluntary, and that there is an appropriate level of payment for it. It noted the significant efforts made by Luxembourg to improve the rights of women and children. It recommended that further steps be taken, and also recommended the implementation of the recommendations of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, as formulated in 2008 on drafting strategies and programmes to combat prostitution. It called on Luxembourg to continue its efforts to fight the sexual exploitation of children for commercial ends, and to continue to take effective measures to protect children from violence, racism and pornography. 18. Brazil welcomed the important steps taken by Luxembourg and its commitment to the full realization of human rights. It recognized the adoption by Luxembourg of a legal and regulatory framework to foster the internalization of international human rights instruments. It recognized the measures taken by Luxembourg to face human rights challenges, especially those described in the national report as key areas, such as freedom of expression, women’s rights, combating human trafficking, the rights of the child, the rights of persons with disabilities, the administration of justice, immigration, combating all forms of discrimination and related intolerance. Brazil asked for more details about the policy, steps taken and forward-looking measures regarding human rights of migrants, the fulfilment of the rights of the child and human trafficking, with special attention to the sexual exploitation of women and children. It also requested more information on steps taken and the shortcomings identified by Luxembourg refugees and asylum-seekers. Brazil recommended that Luxembourg attain the human right goals set by the Human Rights Council in its resolution 9/12. It recommended that Luxembourg consider ratifying the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. It recommended that Luxembourg further develop its laws on migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers in line with the principle of non-refoulement. It also recommended that Luxembourg consider strengthening policies on human rights and mental health, with special attention to the area of child psychiatry. 19. Algeria shared the conviction of Luxembourg on the need for an approach based on the primacy of international law and multilateral cooperation among equal and sovereign States, with a view to collectively working towards peace and development, the respect of human rights and the resolution of all international problems. Algeria welcomed the efforts of the Government of Luxembourg to adapt and improve its policy on immigration. It welcomed the innovation

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