A/HRC/58/7 22. As far as the question raised by Spain was concerned, in addition to the application of alternative measures to detention, increasing the capacity of prisons would make it possible to bring the number of places available into line with the prison population. A software programme for managing and administering prisons had been put into operation to prevent pretrial detention from extending beyond the authorized limit. 23. Responding to a question raised by Slovenia, the Head of Delegation clarified that the Criminal Code explicitly criminalized age discrimination. Pension levels and benefits had been improved for retired people. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 24. During the interactive dialogue, 98 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 25. The Philippines noted the reforms undertaken to align national laws with international human rights standards and the ratification of international instruments. 26. Poland welcomed the efforts made by Côte d’Ivoire to implement recommendations from the previous review and to reform the legal framework. 27. Portugal noted the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment and the revision of the Criminal Code to prohibit torture. 28. Qatar noted the progress made by Côte d’Ivoire in protecting human rights, which reflected the commitment of the State to promoting social justice and sustainable development. 29. The Russian Federation noted the efforts made by Côte d’Ivoire to ensure freedom of expression and hoped that the forthcoming presidential elections would take place in an atmosphere of respect for human rights. 30. Saudi Arabia welcomed the significant developments in the normative and institutional frameworks and in public policy. 31. Senegal noted the ratification of international human rights instruments and the commitment to promote human rights education. 32. Sierra Leone commended Côte d’Ivoire for the efforts made to promote compulsory education and the strategic plan to accelerate girls’ education. 33. Ukraine noted the progress made by Côte d’Ivoire since its previous review, notably in relation to its legal and institutional frameworks. 34. South Africa noted the strides made by Côte d’Ivoire since its previous review, such as developing new laws, regulations and institutions to advance human rights. 35. Spain welcomed the ratification of the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty. 36. South Sudan noted the commitment of Côte d’Ivoire to promote human rights, including by ratifying many international instruments. 37. Sri Lanka noted with appreciation the policy-level measures taken to promote the enjoyment of human rights, including the National Development Programme. 38. The State of Palestine welcomed the efforts made by Côte d’Ivoire to protect human rights. 39. The Sudan noted the legislative, policy and institutional reforms, the efforts to combat corruption and the integration of human rights into the education curricula. 40. Switzerland thanked the delegation of Côte d’Ivoire for the presentation of its national report. 4 GE.24-23209