A/HRC/39/12 100. Italy welcomed the commitment by Bangladesh to the review process, and particularly, efforts made to protect children’s rights, and appreciated the intention to extend compulsory primary education. 101. Japan welcomed the adoption of the Judicial Service Discipline Rules, and efforts to promote capacity-building for judges and legal officials, and appreciated the decision to accommodate large numbers of refugees, and the continued dialogue with Myanmar. 102. Jordan commended the support provided by Bangladesh to the national institutions to promote human rights, and commended the legislative and administrative measures taken in that regard. 103. Kuwait welcomed the efforts made since the last review, mainly in cooperating with special procedures, enhancing the National Human Rights Commission, strengthening the Anti-Corruption Commission and adopting human rights laws. 104. The head of the delegation stated that Bangladesh was now studying two drafts of the Anti-Discrimination Act and would soon come up with an Act. 105. To make access to justice freer, Bangladesh was addressing capacity issues in the judiciary, including encouraging alternative dispute resolution. 106. He stated that there was no child labour in the ready-made garments sector and that Bangladesh was committed to eliminating child labour in all its forms by 2025, as enshrined in Sustainable Development Goal 8.7. Earlier, Bangladesh had reduced the membership threshold for setting up trade unions from 30 per cent to 20 per cent. The law had been amended to allow trade unions in export processing zones. Bangladesh had also acceded to the Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Convention, 1948 (No. 87), and the Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining Convention, 1949 (No. 98). 107. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic commended measures taken to implement human rights treaties at the national level, including the adoption of laws relating to torture, persons with disabilities, and children. 108. The Russian Federation welcomed steps to adopt laws on national food security, on children and on persons with disabilities, and effective steps to combat corruption. 109. Pakistan noted with appreciation the adoption of domestic violence prevention and protection rules and the enactment of the Child Marriage Restraint Act, and the efforts to eradicate poverty. 110. Libya appreciated efforts to implement universal periodic review recommendations and treaty obligations, including the adoption of laws on persons with disabilities, preventing torture, and children. 111. Madagascar expressed satisfaction with the “zero tolerance” policy towards all forms of violence against religious minorities and with the adoption of the social security strategy. 112. Malaysia commended steps taken to strengthen national institutions to promote democracy, good governance and the rule of law, and the compassionate response to the Rohingya crisis. It asked about steps taken to reduce the use of pretrial detention. 113. Maldives commended Bangladesh on the legislative measures protecting the rights of persons with disabilities, and restraining child marriage, and on biodiversity. 114. Mexico recognized the progress made since the previous cycle, particularly the efforts to house over 1 million Rohingya refugees. 115. Montenegro welcomed progress in combating discrimination, remained concerned about discrimination against women and children in marginalized situations, and urged the revealing of discriminatory laws and policies. 116. Morocco commended the efforts made for the Rohingya, and in strengthening institutional mechanisms and combating terrorism. 9