A/HRC/42/2
noted that there were major gaps in the implementation by Norway of the Convention on the
Rights of Persons with Disabilities, including restrictions on the legal capacity of persons
with disabilities. The Mental Health Act remained discriminatory and authorized illtreatment through forced psychiatric interventions. It regretted that Norway had not accepted
recommendations calling for the withdrawal of interpretative declarations to the Convention
and for the ratification of its optional protocol.
5.
Concluding remarks of the State under review
390. The President stated that, based on the information provided, out of 241
recommendations received, 176 enjoy the support of Norway and 54 are noted. Additional
clarification was provided on another 11 recommendations, indicating which part of the
recommendations was supported and which part was noted.
391. In conclusion, the delegation of Norway thanked for active participation of all actors
in the review and during the adoption of the outcome of the review. The delegation has
emphasised that promotion and protection of human rights remained a priority for the
Norwegian Government. Although Norway has ensured significant achievements, it has still
faced challenges and would continually strive to make improvements. The universal periodic
process has provided a unique opportunity to address those challenges and raise awareness
of the importance of strengthening national implementation.
Albania
392. The review of Albania was held on 6 May 2019 in conformity with all the relevant
provisions contained in relevant Human Rights Council resolutions and decisions, and was
based on the following documents:
(a)
The national report submitted by Albania in accordance with paragraph 15 of
the annex to Council resolution 5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution 16/21
(A/HRC/WG.6/33/ALB/1);
(b)
The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 of the
annex to Council resolution 5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution 16/21
(A/HRC/WG.6/33/ALB/2);
(c)
The summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 of the
annex to Council resolution 5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution 16/21
(A/HRC/WG.6/33/ALB/3).
393. At its 24th meeting, on 19 September 2019, the Human Rights Council considered
and adopted the outcome of the review of Albania (see section C below).
394. The outcome of the review of Albania comprises the report of the Working Group on
the Universal Periodic Review (A/HRC/42/4) and the views of Albania concerning the
recommendations and/or conclusions, as well as its voluntary commitments and its replies to
questions or issues that were not sufficiently addressed during the interactive dialogue in the
Working Group, and which were presented before the adoption of the outcome by the plenary
(see also A/HRC/42/4/Add.1).
1.
Views expressed by the State under review on the recommendations and/or
conclusions, its voluntary commitments and the outcome
395. The delegation of Albania expressed its highest appreciation for the work of the
Human Rights Council and emphasized that the universal periodic review was a unique
process, providing an opportunity for States to promote and uphold human rights and
universal fundamental freedoms as well as to present progress and challenges in
implementing the recommendations from the previous cycle. The delegation highlighted that
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