A/HRC/25/9 74. Brunei Darussalam acknowledged the commitment of Jordan to human rights, as evidenced in the enactment and amendment of human rights laws. It appreciated the measures on the empowerment of women and the fight against discrimination against them, on the protection of persons with disabilities and cooperation with the international community through various means. It made recommendations. 75. Cambodia commended the adoption of measures to support civil, economic, social and cultural rights and legislation to strengthen human rights and fundamental freedoms. It highlighted constitutional amendments relating to the separation of powers and independence of the judiciary. It made a recommendation. 76. Canada asked what further steps would be taken to promote an open and free press without fear of retribution. It welcomed the Independent Election Commission Act. It was concerned about reports of civilian detainees brought before the State Security Court, particularly peaceful protestors (including children) and journalists. It made recommendations. 77. Chad noted the adoption of a number of laws and the setting up of several bodies and institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights. It made a recommendation. 78. Chile welcomed government efforts and initiatives at the national level to promote and protect human rights, notably the Electoral Law of 2010. It urged Jordan to redouble its efforts to fight against child labour and guarantee the education of children. It made recommendations. 79. China congratulated Jordan on its many achievements in protecting human rights. It noted the measures adopted to promote gender equality and protect children with disabilities and highlighted the judicial reforms undertaken by Jordan. It made recommendations. 80. Costa Rica noted the constitutional reform, which strengthened judicial independence and established procedural rights in criminal proceedings. It commended child protection measures against economic exploitation, but urged Jordan to consider withdrawing its reservations to the Convention on the Rights of the Child. It praised advances in the rights of women and urged their implementation in practice. It made recommendations. 81. Cuba noted the steps taken to ensure gender equality and protect women and children, notably the adoption of legislation such as the Personal Status Act. It praised child protection initiatives to combat child labour and violence against children and guarantee the right to education. It made recommendations. 82. Cyprus commended the commitment of Jordan to human rights, particularly concerning the rights of women and its constitutional amendments and interreligious coexistence. It requested examples of measures envisaged to empower women politically and economically. It made a recommendation. 83. Denmark was concerned that some Jordanian laws hindered free and open political debate. It commended the increased collaboration with civil society regarding torture and encouraged Jordan to continue those efforts. It welcomed amendments to the Constitution. It made recommendations. 84. Djibouti appreciated the efforts to strengthen the institutional human rights framework in Jordan, particularly regarding women and children. It welcomed the dissemination of a human rights culture and urged the international community to assist Jordan in supporting the refugees. It made recommendations. 11