A/HRC/53/14 106. Angola noted the implementation of the seventh national development plan, 2017– 2021, that included human rights issues. 107. Argentina welcomed the incorporation of human rights standards into the domestic legal framework under the eighth national development plan, 2022–2026. 108. Armenia noted the establishment of the National Mechanism for Implementation, Reporting and Follow-up and expressed concern about the health emergency in Kabwe. 109. Australia welcomed the formal abolition of the death penalty and expressed concern at reports of discrimination and threats of violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons. 110. Azerbaijan noted the enactment of the Children’s Code Act of 2022 and the measures taken to increase transparency and accountability in public service delivery. 111. The Bahamas noted the introduction of free primary and secondary level education, as well as the efforts to improve access to education for children with special needs. 112. Bangladesh expressed concern about the lack of a clear road map for incorporating the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights into domestic law. 113. Belgium welcomed the adoption of the Penal Code Amendment Act of 2022, resulting in the abolishment of the death penalty and the annulment of the Defamation Act. 114. Botswana noted the reports of continued high incidence of sexual abuse and violence against children and called upon Zambia to mitigate such incidents. 115. Brazil commended the establishment of specialized gender-based violence courts and the incorporation of the Nelson Mandela Rules into national legislation. 116. Brunei Darussalam welcomed the enactment of the Mental Health Act of 2019 and the introduction of mental health services in many provinces and districts. 117. Burkina Faso welcomed the adoption of the Child Protection Code Act of 2022, which was aimed at preventing child marriage, early marriage and forced marriage. 118. Burundi expressed its appreciation for the steps already taken by Zambia in the area of human rights. 119. Cabo Verde noted the implementation of the seventh national development plan, 2017–2021, and the formulation of the eighth national development plan, 2022–2026. 120. Cameroon noted the progress made in the protection of human rights and in the implementation of recommendations from the previous review. 121. Canada welcomed the positive steps taken to open up civic space, to allow greater media freedom, to promote political dialogue and to ban child, early and forced marriage. 122. Chad noted the formulation of the eighth national development plan and the ratification of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. 123. Chile noted the legal framework for the elimination of discrimination based on sex, race and disability and the policies and guidelines to combat gender-based violence. 124. China noted the promotion of sustainable social and economic development and highlighted the necessity to address inequality, gender-based discrimination and human trafficking. 125. Colombia noted the efforts to combat gender-based violence and the drafting of legislation in relation to human rights defenders. 126. The delegation of Zambia stated that social support for children was being addressed through various initiatives, including the social cash transfer programme and the food support programme. A prison audit was being undertaken, with a view to formulating a programme to address prison overcrowding. The delegation thanked all States who had participated in the review. GE.23-04188 9