A/HRC/40/10 Human Trafficking Unit and the efforts made to improve the quality of and access to education. 54. Cyprus welcomed the steps taken to implement the Comprehensive National Human Rights Plan 2016–2025 and the reforms undertaken by Jordan, including the adoption of the Independence of the Judiciary Act. 55. Czechia commended Jordan for its adoption of the Comprehensive National Human Rights Plan 2016–2025. It noted that the recommendations made by Czechia during the previous review cycle had not yet been fully implemented. 56. Denmark noted that in the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, a set of practical tools had been established on how to prevent torture and ill-treatment. It stressed that the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women served as an important tool in the implementation and reinforcement of that Convention. 57. Egypt commended Jordan for its cooperation with human rights mechanisms and for its adoption of the Comprehensive National Human Rights Plan 2016–2025. It welcomed the creation of institutions, including the Royal Commission to develop the judiciary and enhance the rule of law. 58. Estonia commended Jordan for its extraordinary efforts in hosting a large number of Syrian refugees and opening double-shift schools to provide education for Syrian refugee children. It stressed the importance of children’s education regardless of their status in society. 59. Fiji commended Jordan for the important steps taken in strengthening its national human rights framework through the adoption of the Comprehensive National Human Rights Plan 2016–2025, emphasizing the protection of individuals’ rights. 60. France welcomed the progress made by Jordan in the areas of women’s rights, the electoral system and the right to demonstrate. However, a number of laws and practices remained that were restrictive on human rights. 61. Georgia welcomed the steps taken by Jordan to promote women’s rights and their empowerment. It commended efforts to alleviate the situation of Syrian refugees and encouraged Jordan to continue its efforts to ensure freedom of assembly. 62. Germany commended Jordan for its efforts, including the adoption of the Comprehensive National Human Rights Plan and the opening of the first shelter for women victims of violence. It expressed concerns over reports of torture and restrictions on freedom of expression. 63. In response to the questions raised, the delegation highlighted the efforts made by Jordan to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 5. The Government was committed to addressing the wage gap. 64. Legislation on the death penalty was in line with national charters. The death penalty was only used for the most serious crimes, it was not imposed on minors or pregnant women and court-appointed lawyers were available in relevant cases. 65. Domestic workers were granted special protection. Recruitment processes were governed by law and the Government could close offices that were in breach of human rights law. 66. The Anti-Terrorism Law and the counter-extremism strategy were in line with international standards, particularly the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. The national courts endeavoured to ensure a fair trial. For instance, administrative detention could be appealed before a court, and children could no longer be arrested unless the decision had been handed down by a court. 67. Jordan had taken steps to combat domestic violence. Procedures had been put in place to protect children from hazardous labour and to prevent the employment of children under the age of 16. 6