A/HRC/40/10 68. Correctional justice was central to the judicial system. Strengthening and ensuring the independence of the judiciary was also important. International human rights standards had been incorporated into training programmes for judges. 69. There was an unprecedented number of refugees in Jordan. Courts had been set up to ensure access to justice for refugees, who were provided with legal advice, psychological support, and education and relief services. 70. Greece commended the adoption of the Comprehensive National Human Rights Plan (2016–2025), the abolition of the articles in the Criminal Code that had protected perpetrators of crimes of sexual violence, and the appointment of the first female member of the Judicial Council. 71. Honduras commended the adoption of the Comprehensive National Human Rights Plan 2016–2025, the amendments made to the Law on the National Centre for Human Rights, and the role played by Jordan in affirming a new paradigm for international cooperation in response to humanitarian crises. 72. Hungary commended Jordan for its national policies, strategies and plans that were in compliance with human rights principles, and for its adoption and implementation of the Protection from Domestic Violence Act of 2017. 73. Iceland welcomed the efforts made to address domestic violence and to ensure the requirement of free and informed consent for marriage and the political participation of women. It also welcomed the efforts made to accommodate Syrian refugees and guarantee their rights. 74. India appreciated the establishment of the Specialized Human Rights Training Centre and the Strategic Plan for Education 2018–2022, and the amendments made to the Criminal Code to protect women’s rights, prohibit forced marriage and provide appropriate training to judges. 75. Indonesia acknowledged the strengthening of the Employment Act, the establishment of the Comprehensive National Human Rights Plan 2016–2025, the efforts made to implement the Sustainable Development Goals, and the development of the draft national strategy for Jordanian women for 2020–2030. 76. Iraq welcomed the developments made by Jordan and its establishment of many institutions in the area of promoting and protecting human rights. 77. Ireland encouraged Jordan to improve the legal status of women and children, to end the male guardianship system in accordance with article 15 of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, and to eliminate the conditions permitting child marriage. 78. Italy commended Jordan for adopting the Comprehensive National Human Rights Plan 2016–2025, and for its efforts to promote and protect women’s rights and to end forced marriage. It praised the leadership of the King shown through the “Aqaba process” to combat radicalization and terrorism. 79. Kazakhstan commended Jordan for its adoption of the Comprehensive National Human Rights Plan 2016–2025 and for its progress in the administration of justice, combating trafficking in persons and promoting the rights of women, children and persons with disabilities. 80. Kuwait commended Jordan for its commitment to promoting and protecting human rights and for its efforts to implement the recommendations it had accepted from the second review cycle. It called upon Jordan to promote legislation to protect women in employment. 81. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic welcomed the efforts made by Jordan in promoting human rights, including its adoption of national policies, strategies and plans in line with human rights principles and international standards. It urged Jordan to continue promoting women’s rights through education and training. 82. Lebanon commended Jordan for its efforts to protect and promote human rights despite the challenges it faced, especially the consequences of the Syrian crisis. It 7