A/HRC/13/39/Add.6 130 sexually harassed with abusive language, stripped naked, beaten and threatened with rape. In many cases, male police officers were found to have tortured female detainees. Moreover, during incommunicado detention, women are often sexually abused and then threatened in order not to disclose what happened. Torture and ill-treatment against children Non-governmental sources: The widespread practice of arbitrary detention, torture and other illtreatment of juveniles in police custody is a major concern; furthermore, juveniles are detained in inappropriate conditions. Non-governmental sources: 25.5% of juveniles held in police custody in the period from October 2008 to June 2009 claimed they were tortured or ill-treated – which is higher than for the adult population (18.8%). But this represents a reduction of 3.3% as compared to the period from January to September 2008. Moreover, the continued detention of juveniles in facilities meant for adults presents grave human rights concerns. Children housed with adult offenders are vulnerable to rape and other abuses. The youngest age where torture was reported during this period was 8 years old. In May 2008, the Supreme Court ordered the Government to undertake reforms with regard to the prison system, including improving prison conditions and the situation of children living with prisoners, as well as reforming policies on prison management and administration. The Government states that reform of the