A/HRC/32/10 29. Guatemala noted that Denmark had made undeniable progress, particularly its establishment of an expert committee to examine the incorporation of international human rights instruments into law, but was concerned that the Supreme Court had stated that treaties that were not incorporated into domestic law did not have a direct effect on the domestic legal order. 30. Honduras thanked the delegation of Denmark for its report and made recommendations. 31. Hungary noted that restrictions in the mandate and powers of the Office for Children had resulted in the majority of complaints being refused. It encouraged Denmark to comply with the recommendations of the relevant monitoring bodies of the Council of Europe, particularly by reinforcing linguistic rights and taking additional measures to combat manifestations of intolerance, racism and xenophobia. 32. Italy welcomed the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure and the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (the Istanbul Convention), the legal amendment allowing dual citizenship, and increased protection measures for children with special needs and persons with disabilities. 33. Indonesia commended Denmark for its achievements, particularly on the rights of children and persons with disabilities, and its contribution to promoting universal ratification of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment through the Convention against Torture Initiative. Indonesia noted challenges relating to hate crime and the need to take further measures to fully implement migrants’ rights. 34. The Islamic Republic of Iran expressed concern at discrimination against minorities, especially Muslims, and migrants in employment, education and housing, at the increase in hate speech directed at refugees and Muslims on social media, and at the large number of children living without their parents and cared for outside the home. 35. Iraq commended Denmark for its legislative achievements, especially on the rights of children and persons with disabilities, its efforts to meet the needs of refugees and integrate them in society, in line with regulatory frameworks and amendments to integration law, and its adoption of laws prohibiting hate speech. 36. Canada noted the national action plans to stop violence against women and encouraged Denmark to pursue its efforts to protect women and girls from intimate partner violence. 37. Japan commended Denmark for its role in prohibiting torture and promoting gender equality. Japan was concerned at reported discrimination against persons belonging to minorities and non-citizens in relation to employment, education and housing and xenophobic discourse in the media. It welcomed initiatives to help migrants and refugees to integrate in society. 38. Kyrgyzstan praised Denmark for its continuous efforts to exercise its responsibility to uphold human rights standards and for its commitment to enhancing the promotion and protection of human rights. 39. Lebanon commended Denmark for its commitments to protecting and promoting human rights, particularly those of children, and its efforts to combat discrimination and xenophobia through various policies and rigorous standards, reflecting its commitments to human rights in general. 40. Libya welcomed the delegation, thanked it for presenting the national report and made recommendations. 6