A/HRC/30/6 measures to abolish the death penalty. It also noted the reform in the judiciary, although some challenges remained. It raised concern that local and national media suffered violations in their right to freedom of expression. 40. The Czech Republic appreciated the delegation’s response to some of its advance questions. 41. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea noted the considerable progress made in the field of human rights, in particular in the implementation of the accepted recommendations during its first universal periodic review. It commended the approval of the Law on Gender Equality and its continued efforts to protect the rights of children, women and persons with disabilities. 42. Denmark commended Mongolia for the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment in February 2015, as it demonstrated the Government’s determination to advance on preventing torture. It stressed that the Convention against Torture Initiative, an intergovernmental cooperation process, was ready to explore avenues to assist the Government of Mongolia in advancing on issues relating to torture. 43. Estonia stressed that the implementation of the newly adopted laws and the full alignment of the national legislation with the international obligations was of key importance. It noted positively the draft Law on Crime, which decriminalized defamation, requesting its speedy implementation. Estonia invited the authorities to effectively address the issues of violence against children, child labour and rights of disabled children for inclusive education. 44. France welcomed Mongolia’s ratification of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty and the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. 45. Germany welcomed progress in removing death penalty-related provisions from the draft Criminal Code. It remained concerned about impunity in cases of torture and reports of child work in mines, although listed as hazardous work for children. Germany commended Mongolia for its stance in favour of the protection of human rights on the Internet. 46. Honduras welcomed the prohibition of corporal punishment in education legislation, and encouraged Mongolia to undertake efforts to adopt policies to ensure the abolition of this practice at home and at school. It shared the concern of the Human Rights Committee on violence against women. 47. Hungary acknowledged that, since the first universal periodic review cycle, Mongolia had undertaken concrete measures to implement the recommendations, and that progress had been made, particularly by acceding to international treaties and enhancing national legislation. Hungary attached great importance to the establishment of an effective national preventive mechanism in line with the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. 48. India appreciated various legislative and policy measures undertaken on judicial reforms, to combat trafficking, and towards achieving gender parity. India asked Mongolia to share details on the implementation of the National Food Security Programme and on its experience regarding the functioning of the helpline to assist children in distress. 49. Indonesia welcomed that the national report was the result of an inclusive dialogue involving a wide range of ministries, agencies and NGOs. It expressed the view that further 8