A/HRC/13/14 34. Turkey asked whether a timetable had been set to sign and ratify treaties such as the International Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (ICERD), the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CPRD) and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict (OP-CRC-AC). It welcomed the adoption of various legislative measures with respect to children’s rights, but noted that the age of criminal responsibility was set at seven years. It encouraged raising this age to an internationally acceptable level and establishing a juvenile system in line with recommendations of the Committee on the Rights of the Child. Given that the last execution in Brunei Darussalam took place in 1957, it encouraged Brunei Darussalam to consider recommendations made for abolition of the death penalty. Turkey made a recommendation. 35. Oman commended Brunei Darussalam’s efforts to meet the needs of its people and protect and strengthen their rights, including their rights of access to health care and education as well as economic and other opportunities. Oman also paid tribute to Brunei Darussalam’s work to promote the rights of women, children and the elderly, and made a recommendation. 36. Brazil commended, inter alia, Brunei Darussalam’s eradication of extreme poverty. It expressed concern about information regarding corporal punishment of children, and in relation to migrants in irregular situations, as well as about alleged incidents of arbitrary deprivation of liberty under the Internal Security Act. It asked about further measures to combat ethnic, religious and gender discrimination and guarantee fundamental freedoms such as freedom of expression, association, religion and belief. Brazil made a number of recommendations. 37. The United Arab Emirates commended Brunei Darussalam for its progress in the area of human rights and fundamental freedoms, as well as efforts to ensure the achievements of Millennium Development Goals and raise the living standard of its people. A recommendation was made. 38. Mexico recognized efforts to promote and respect human rights, and stressed important legal and institutional progress made in the areas of literacy, health and combating corruption. Mexico congratulated Brunei Darussalam for its recent efforts and commitment to ratifying ICERD and CRPD. Mexico asked about measures to ensure gender equality in the law, including with regards to family legislation. Mexico made recommendations. 39. Germany expressed concerns related to the minimum age of criminal responsibility and the lack of a juvenile justice system. It asked how Brunei Darussalam would ensure full compatibility with its obligations under articles 37, 39 and 40 of CRC in this regard. Germany made a number of recommendations. 40. Australia commended Brunei Darussalam on the high standard of living provided to its citizens. It noted the establishment in 2008 of the National Council on Social Issues and encouraged Brunei Darussalam to share examples of this Council’s promotion of human rights. Australia asked for clarification on Brunei Darussalam’s efforts to ensure freedom of religion. It welcomed Brunei Darussalam’s consideration towards becoming party to several major human rights treaties, including the ICERD. Australia made recommendations. 41. Pakistan noted Brunei Darussalam’s commitment to human rights as reflected in its constitutional provisions, policies and efforts. It expressed appreciation for Brunei Darussalam’s eradication of extreme poverty. Pakistan congratulated Brunei Darussalam for introducing a long-term development framework under “Brunei Vision 2035” based on eight strategies. Pakistan also made recommendations. 8