26. Welcomes the expansion of the judicial map through establishment of new courts in Senegal, and particularly, the implementation of the Justice Sector Programme with the aim of ensuring good governance at the judicial level through consolidation of the rule of law, establishment of specialized local courts for mediation, information and legal aid and establishment of a legal assistance system. 27. Takes note of rules established to govern police custody in conformity with international standards, in particular, measures relating to the detention of minors. 28. Welcomes the willingness of Senegal to try former Chadian President Hissen Habré, as demonstrated by the different agreements signed with the African Union for the establishment of “Extraordinary African Chambers” and the agreement with Chad on judicial cooperation in this matter. 29. Welcomes measures established for the prevention of torture during police custody and the establishment of the national observatory of places of deprivation of liberty, an independent authority vested with the power to exercise control of all detention centres. 30. Welcomes the adoption by Senegal of a series of laws on torture in line with the relevant provisions of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. 31. Takes note of guarantees relating to detention and on-going reforms to the Criminal Code with a view to providing the country with a criminal legislation in keeping with international commitments to which it is a party. 32. Takes note of clarifications provided on the status of the Human Rights Committee of Senegal (CSDH). 33. Appreciates efforts made by the State to guarantee the enjoyment of social and economic rights of populations, such as access to housing and water. 34. Takes note of efforts deployed by the State Party to improve the health status of populations, particularly those with disabilities, by providing free or partially free healthcare in State health facilities. 35. Appreciates measures taken to fight against discrimination, wilful transmission of HIV/AIDS as well as violation of the obligation of confidentiality, among other measures. 36. Applauds actions undertaken by the Government in the area of education, particularly with regard to persons with disabilities. 5