A/HRC/28/17 misdemeanours and labour inspection had been adopted to increase employee protection, with increased inspections and penalties. 31. The representative noted that the Government of the Federation fully understood the significance and gravity of the problems caused by corruption and had consequently initiated several major reform processes. The general plan on combating corruption and two related laws were probably the most important recent reforms. Specialized courts and prosecutors’ offices were important elements of those. 32. Significant progress had been made in improving the conditions of detention and the representative mentioned that the legislation had been amended. Particularly important were the provisions for the serving of sentences under home detention orders and for substituting the payment of financial compensation for imprisonment. Those provisions had greatly relieved overcrowding. 33. The representative noted that the damage caused during the recent floods had amounted to billions of euros and the Government of the Federation had undertaken great efforts to help the affected citizens to return to normal life, with a particular emphasis on ensuring the equitable distribution of assistance. 34. The representative highlighted the cooperation of the Federation with the Office of the High Representative and international organizations, such as the International Commission for Missing Persons and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, and thanked them for the assistance of those and numerous other domestic and international institutions. The Government of the Federation remained united in its support for human rights as an overarching priority and would continue to apply itself to full implementation of the accepted international instruments. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 35. During the interactive dialogue, 62 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 36. The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia commended the standing invitation to special procedures, the ratification of international instruments and the progress regarding Roma housing needs. It requested details on health and employment measures for Roma. It welcomed the action plans on women, peace and security and children’s rights, requesting information on implementation. 37. Turkey welcomed the progress in addressing gender-based violence, including the ratification of regional instruments and the work by the Agency for Gender Equality, encouraging further efforts. It applauded the progress regarding corruption and human trafficking, noting related strategies and action plans, and the harmonization of national legislation with international standards. 38. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland noted the work of the Ombudsman institution, the development of a national plan for human rights and financial and political support for institutional and judicial bodies. It welcomed implementation of the National War Crimes Strategy, encouraging a focus on the prosecution of sexual violence cases. 39. The United States of America commended the elections, but urged investigation into reported irregularities. It expressed concern regarding alleged police ill-treatment of suspects, despite acceptance of the relevant recommendation. It noted the issues of child labour, particularly among Roma, and the right of refugees to return to pre-war homes. 7