CAT/OP/CHL/1/Add.1 Subcommittee’s recommendations, a series of educational activities on the prevention of torture and other human rights violations were organized in 2016. For example, a seminar on the role of police in preventing human rights violations was held on 27 July 2016, and in October 2016, 22 officers and non-commissioned officers who were attending the sixth course for human rights instructors received training on prevention of torture and mass atrocities as part of the module on human rights in the context of policing. 53. The Government can confirm that, as regards the excessive use of force against the Mapuche people in the context of territorial claims, the protocol followed by the Carabineros for maintaining public order contains a special protocol for the treatment of indigenous children and adolescents who have broken the law. These protocols are publicly available, allowing for greater public oversight. 54. In addition, the Carabineros have defined torture and other inhuman, cruel and degrading treatment as abuses that are in violation of the law and police ethics (Protocol 4.5 of General Order No. 2287 of 14 August 2014). Moreover, the institution has identified approved techniques for apprehending, searching and transporting suspects which are compatible with Carabineros policy on the use of force by police (Circular No. 1756 of 13 March 2013). 55. Furthermore, a series of measures have been adopted for the prosecution and punishment of police violence that may constitute torture or other ill-treatment. For all complaints of excessive use of force (unnecessary violence, unlawful coercion and any other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment) involving children and adolescents, the Mapuche people in the context of territorial claims or vulnerable groups in the context of criminal proceedings, the Ministry of the Interior and Public Security has requested that the Carabineros and the Investigative Police provide information on any proceedings or administrative investigations that have been conducted in order to determine whether the alleged events had actually occurred and what sanctions had been imposed as a result. 56. The Chilean Government is aware that it faces major challenges in this area and that there is still work to be done. However, those challenges should not detract from the efforts and the progress that have been made so far, including the definition of the offence of torture and the steps taken to bring the protocols of Carabineros in line with human rights standards. 2.1.7 Gender identity legislation 57. Paragraph 130: The Subcommittee calls upon the State party to adopt legislation recognizing and providing protection for the right to gender identity, in line with international standards. 58. In May 2013, a bill that “recognizes and protects the right to gender identity” was submitted to the National Congress (Bulletin No. 8924-07). This bill is in its first reading in the Senate and has been actively examined by the legislature, not only because the Government is eager for it to be approved promptly but also because of the nature of the proposal, which has given rise to heated debates, in the spirit of deliberative democracy. 59. According to the latest information provided by the Government during the second half of 2016, in addition to defining gender identity, the bill sets out a list of rights and provides for the exercise of the right to identification in accordance with the right to gender identity, establishing administrative and judicial procedures that differ depending on whether the applicant is an adult or a minor. 2.2 2.2.1 Administrative measures Juvenile criminal justice 60. Paragraph 113: The Subcommittee recommends that the authorities bear in mind that the education and social reintegration of offenders should be the primary aims of the juvenile criminal justice system, and speedy procedures and socioeducational measures should therefore be put in place. In addition, efforts should be made to reduce the 12 GE.17-07762