A/HRC/27/7 allegations of abuse and ill-treatment by police officers and prison guards, and reports of overcrowding and poor health conditions in prisons, high detainee mortality rates and drug abuse by detainees. 96. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela commended Portugal on the measures taken to promote inclusive education despite the economic crisis, and on the introduction of the fourth and fifth plans against domestic and gender-based violence. It expressed concern about the discrimination suffered by migrants, persons of foreign origin and ethnic minorities and noted that there had been an increase in racism and racial discrimination. 97. Viet Nam commended the commitment of Portugal to promoting human rights, especially against the backdrop of the economic crisis. It appreciated the adoption of the Social Emergency Plan to support vulnerable individuals. It noted the achievements of Portugal in combating discrimination against women, ethnic minorities and migrants. 98. Albania commended the ratification by Portugal of human rights instruments, and welcomed the legal amendments adopted extending the concept of domestic violence. It commended Portugal on the adoption of a national strategy for the integration of Roma communities, prepared following broad consultation. 99. Algeria welcomed the efforts of Portugal to implement the recommendations of the previous UPR, including by the creation of a National Human Rights Commission. It noted that Portugal had also ratified international treaties and adopted domestic policies on combating violence against women and human trafficking, and that it had elaborated a disability strategy. 100. Angola welcomed the continuing commitment of Portugal to human rights, and the creation of the National Human Rights Commission. It noted the adoption by Portugal of measures to promote and protect the rights of immigrants and ethnic minorities and to combat racial discrimination, and commended the introduction of the Second Plan for Immigrant Integration and the National Strategy for the Integration of Roma Communities 2013-2020. 101. Argentina commended Portugal on its ratification of international instruments, including the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, and on its introduction of the Second Plan for Immigrant Integration. Argentina would be particularly interested to learn about the initiatives taken to combat racial discrimination and to integrate migrants and marginalized groups. 102. Australia welcomed the priority given by Portugal to the prevention and investigation of domestic violence and noted the adoption of the national plans against domestic and gender-based violence. It expressed concern about reports of increased domestic violence against elderly people and of ill-treatment of persons detained by the police and in prison. It acknowledged the efforts expended by Portugal in order to address the discrimination and societal disadvantage experienced by Roma communities. 103. Bangladesh said that Portugal was known for its commitment to human rights. It commended Portugal for hosting migrants and for promoting managed migration, which provided a good example for other countries in the region. Nevertheless, reports of illtreatment of migrants continued to give cause for concern, as did the possibility that the financial crisis could give rise to an increase in poverty and racial discrimination. 104. The Plurinational State of Bolivia recognized the progress made by Portugal since the first UPR cycle, and noted its ratification of international human rights treaties. It encouraged Portugal to continue to strengthen the protection of human rights through its institutions, standards and public policies. 13