A/HRC/13/14 85. On freedom of the press and expression, the delegation stated that the existing law was to ensure the maintenance of peace and harmony in the country and to avoid raising discontent or disaffection among the population. Brunei Darussalam valued the long existence of peace, stability and security of the country. The Newspaper Act did not prohibit the freedom of expression, and appropriate channels existed for people to express their opinions or views. 86. On the subject of religious tolerance, it was explained that the official religion in Brunei Darussalam, since the 15th century, was the Islamic religion. However, in accordance with the Constitution, other religious faiths could be practiced in peace and harmony, and there were no inter-ethnic or inter-religious problems in Brunei Darussalam. 87. With regard to questions on capital punishment, Brunei Darussalam acknowledged that this still existed in Brunei Darussalam, but was not exercised. However, such punishment was reserved for the most severe and serious crimes in ensuring the safety and security of the people were well preserved. 88. Brunei Darussalam once more thanked the President, the Bureau and the Secretariat for their support, comments and recommendations, and non-governmental organizations for their presence during the review process. II. Conclusions and/or recommendations 89. The following recommendations enjoy the support of Brunei Darussalam Darussalam: 1. Consider acceding to the remaining major international human rights law instruments (Egypt); consider acceding to the core international human rights instruments (Azerbaijan); consider accession to core international human rights instruments, as appropriate (Jordan); accede to the core international human rights instruments in a timely manner (Japan); continue with its efforts leading to the signing and ratifying of the main human rights treaties (Argentina); consider acceding to other international human rights instruments to which it is not yet party (Algeria); ratify the core international human rights conventions and ILO conventions (Slovenia); consider acceding to core human rights treaties to which it is not yet a party (Bangladesh); 2. Consider becoming a party to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) (Thailand); become a party to CRPD as soon as it completes the work necessary for ratifying the Convention, which is currently being undertaken by the National Committee led by the Department of Community Development (Republic of Korea); 3. Continue to harmonize its legislation with the international human rights norms (Indonesia); continue on its path of aligning its national legislation with its international obligations according to the instruments to which it has acceded (United Arab Emirates); 4. Undertake, as recommended by the Committee on the Rights of the Child, a comprehensive review of existing legislation from a rights-based perspective, to ensure its conformity with the principles and provisions of CRC (Turkey); 5. Carry on relentlessly with more effective measures in further bolstering the implementation of sharia law in the country (Islamic Republic of Iran); 14