A/HRC/25/6 66. Hungary appreciated Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen democratic processes, and its ratification of several international human rights instruments. It raised concerns about reported cases of torture in police custody. It made recommendations. 67. Indonesia commended Nigeria on its Vision 20:2020 initiative. It observed that its promotion and protection of human rights could be even further enhanced. It made recommendations. 68. Iraq welcomed Nigeria’s accession to a number of instruments, including OP-CAT and the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (CPPCG). It made a recommendation. 69. The delegation stated that Nigeria did not accept the recommendations on same-sex marriage because it conflicted with national and cultural values. A poll conducted in 2011 had indicated that 92 per cent of the people were against same-sex marriage. 70. The delegation noted that religious freedom was guaranteed in the Constitution. In addition, it stated that instances of extrajudicial killings brought to the attention of the Government had been well addressed. 71. On the issue of early marriages, the delegation stated that the Child Rights Act was in place. Efforts had been made to sensitize the States about this act in order to achieve its uniform application. 72. The Government was doing much to address prison overcrowding, including amending the Legal Aid Council Bill, and introducing suspended sentences for crimes that were not too serious. The Justice Sector Bill before the National Assembly was meant to address part of the problem. 73. Robust legislation had been passed to eradicate corruption. In addition, there was the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. 74. A national agency for the prohibition of trafficking in persons was in place. A bill to address this issue had passed its second reading and was expected to be passed into law soon. Anti-trafficking laws and policies were human rights-based, and did not criminalize victims. 75. The delegation stated that a child labour policy had been adopted which strengthened the response to child labour and ensured effective implementation of the Child Rights Act. The delegation highlighted the education schemes being run in different parts of the country that targeted girls. It noted that harmful practices had been criminalized, and that practitioners faced criminal charges. 76. Ireland was concerned by reports of widespread torture and ill-treatment in Nigerian police custody, human rights violations by both Boko Haram and security forces, FGM, and impunity for domestic and sexual violence. It made recommendations. 77. Italy appreciated Nigeria’s efforts to promote and protect human rights, especially those of women and children, while regretting the recent executions in Edo State. It made recommendations. 78. Japan expressed concern about the security and human rights situation in Nigeria, which was marked by extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances and torture. It appreciated Nigeria’s commitment to promoting women’s rights, despite the widespread practice of FGM. It made recommendations. 79. Kenya noted Nigeria’s legislative and constitutional reforms, its mainstreaming of human rights into national planning, and its accessions to additional human rights instruments and regional instruments. It made a recommendation. 9