A/HRC/27/7 Communities, in particular with regard to improvements in living conditions and access to social services, and on the main challenges. 38. Ghana commended Portugal for having issued a standing invitation to all special procedures. Referring to concerns expressed by the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination regarding the limited number of complaints of racial discrimination, Ghana asked whether Portugal had assessed the impact of initiatives to promote the integration of immigrants and to fight racism and racial discrimination. It enquired about the findings of the Immigration Observatory study on racist speech, and asked whether Portugal intended to ratify the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families. 39. Greece commended the efforts of Portugal to promote and protect economic, social and cultural rights and asked about recent policies in that regard. It requested further information on measures to combat discrimination against women in the workplace and their participation in public life. 40. The Holy See acknowledged improvements in areas such as the prevention of human trafficking and child labour, as well as racial discrimination, intolerance and xenophobia and the integration of immigrants and ethnic minorities. It commended Portugal on its ratification of a significant number of human rights and humanitarian instruments. 41. Hungary welcomed the steps taken to expedite the investigation of crimes of domestic violence and the establishment of special teams for that purpose. It was concerned that the right of access to a lawyer was not effective for many detainees, and noted that the prison population had increased significantly and that juveniles were frequently accommodated with adults. 42. India enquired about measures taken to ensure accountability in the prevention of discriminatory conduct and manifestations of racist stereotypes and prejudice by law enforcement officials. It asked whether the Social Emergency Programme addressed the impact of austerity measures on the poorest and most vulnerable groups. 43. Indonesia welcomed the action being taken by Portugal to combat racism and discrimination and to promote the integration of migrants and marginalized groups. It noted that the National Strategy for the Integration of Roma Communities included measures in the areas of education, health, housing and employment, and comprised a cross-cutting dimension. 44. Iraq commended the measures and plans adopted by Portugal to end violence against women and children. It also welcomed the action taken to align national legislation with recently ratified international human rights instruments. 45. Ireland requested further information on the regular interaction between the National Human Rights Commission and civil society. While welcoming the measures taken to address discrimination against children, it noted that instances of discrimination continued to occur in practice. It considered that the criminalization of defamation was an inappropriate restriction on freedom of expression. 46. The Islamic Republic of Iran expressed concern about the increase in racist websites, particularly those targeting Roma and immigrants, and the increase in cases of discrimination, harassment and abuse of members of ethnic minorities. In addition, it expressed concern about the excessive use of force by law enforcement officials, and allegations of torture and other forms of ill-treatment. 47. Estonia encouraged Portugal to step up its efforts to ensure that the education system was inclusive, particularly for immigrants, ethnic minorities, girls and women. It welcomed 7