A/HRC/15/15 noted that, as a host country to many migrant workers, Kuwait had pledged to improve the situation of foreign workers. It made recommendations. 55. Spain expressed satisfaction at the possibility that Kuwait would soon accede to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Spain noted that the death penalty had not been applied since 2007 and applauded Kuwait for three pardons granted in the past two years. It congratulated Kuwait on its efforts towards the adoption of a new law on the rights of women. Spain made recommendations. 56. Uzbekistan welcomed the consistent efforts of Kuwait to strengthen the national human rights mechanisms and lauded the positive results achieved in the development and strengthening of civil society institutions. It asked what follow-up measures were being taken at the national level to implement recommendations of treaty bodies and what efforts were being made to train judges, police officers, prosecutors and lawyers in order to support and strengthen their activities. 57. India noted steps taken to enhance the role of civil society as a partner in national development. It praised Kuwait for its commitment to environmental protection and human rights education. India referred to Kuwait’s pledge to establish a national human rights institution and encouraged it to expedite the formation of such a body in full compliance with the Paris Principles. It encouraged Kuwait to continue to strengthen measures to ensure gender equality. 58. The Islamic Republic of Iran noted that, by having acceded to most international human rights instruments, Kuwait had demonstrated its willingness to engage with the international community and to take commensurate steps to remove impediments to the improvement of the human rights situation in the country. Iran acknowledged the challenges and limitations in reconciling international human rights obligations with domestic laws and obligations. It made recommendations. 59. Indonesia noted with appreciation provisions contained in the Constitution which were relevant and important in addressing discrimination against and empowerment of women. Indonesia indicated that it was encouraged by the strong commitment of Kuwait to protecting the rights of foreign workers, which had resulted in, inter alia, improved arrangements relating to employment contracts and the regular review of the minimum wage. Indonesia made recommendations. 60. Iraq was particularly satisfied at the fact that human rights had been included in a number of national laws without overlooking the international scope of those rights. It also noted the efforts made to give the judiciary an independent role, as well as the establishment of a national commission on international humanitarian law and efforts to protect persons with disabilities by providing them with regular income. Iraq made a recommendation. 61. The delegation of Kuwait noted that the State continued its efforts and policies to protect women and children from violence through the amendment of national legislation to bring it into line with international human rights standards, including CRC, which had been ratified by Kuwait in 1991. It had also enacted a number of laws to protect children against violence, including the law on custody, the law on the protection of minors and the bill on the organization of kindergarten. In addition, the decision to establish a high council for family affairs had been made through a ministerial decree in 2007. 62. To protect women from domestic violence, a number of administrations had been put in place, including the social police authority, the family counselling authority, the domestic violence center and the minors’ protection authority. The establishment of family courts was planned for the future. There was no discrimination against women in terms of 10