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Summary: This report compiles all mentions of children's rights in the Concluding Observations of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights. Last Examined: 12-26 May 2010 The Report was presented to the African Commission by the Minister for Defence, Justice and Security. The Commission commended Botswana regarding: The provision of education free up to the tertiary level and for having a special scheme that ensures that children in need attend school . (Paragraph 15) The Commission raised concerns about: Corporal punishment is still allowed in schools and prisons as one form of punishment . (Paragraph 31) There is no legislation that makes basic education compulsory. (Paragraph 46) The fact that minors are required to be accompanied by their parents for HIV testing may discourage voluntary diagnosis of HIV/AIDS and may be contributing to the spreading of this pandemic. (Paragraph 47) The Commission recommended that Botswana: Take urgent and concrete measures to abolish laws that allow corporal punishment in schools and prisons. (Paragraph 50) Take the necessary measures to legislate laws that ensure basic compulsory education for all. (Paragraph 67) Look into ways of amending the law that requires minors to be accompanied by their parents for HIV testing. (Paragraph 68)