A/HRC/42/2 apostasy also, its blasphemy legislation punishes peaceful criticism of religious ideas and outlaws all publications considered to be contrary to State recognised religious laws. It stated that these anti-modern laws clearly discriminate against atheists and other nonreligious people and suppress individual freedoms. It also noted that it is high time that Brunei Darussalam catapults itself into modernity also concerning valuing human rights and guarantees its people freedom of expression and freedom of religion or belief. 4. Concluding remarks of the State under review 724. The Vice-President stated that, based on the information provided, out of 220 recommendations received, 108 enjoy the support of Brunei Darussalam and 105 are noted. Additional clarification was provided on another seven recommendations, indicating which part of the recommendations was supported and which part was noted. 725. The head of delegation thanked all representatives from Member and Observer States of the Human Rights Council as well as the various non-governmental organizations representatives for their participation today. Brunei Darussalam appreciated all the comments and suggestions made by Member States, particularly the recognition of the achievements and progress made by Brunei Darussalam in the promotion and protection of human rights. The Government of Brunei Darussalam was committed to continuing its efforts to improve the lives of the people of Brunei Darussalam in line with their National Vision 2035. 726. Brunei Darussalam reiterated that, as a member of the international community, it will continue to uphold the values of friendship, peaceful co-existence, mutual respect and cooperation. Brunei Darussalam reaffirmed the importance of multilateralism and remained open to constructive engagement and cooperation, including in capacity building, with other countries as well as partners, for the promotion and protection of human rights. 727. The head of delegation concluded her statement, by thanking the troika colleagues for Brunei Darussalam, Ambassadors and Permanent Representatives of Bangladesh, Bulgaria and Peru for facilitating its review during the third cycle. She also stated her appreciation to the Secretariat of the universal periodic review for their support during the whole universal periodic review process, and commended, on behalf of the delegation of Brunei Darussalam, the Vice-President of the Human Rights Council for his leadership today in the adoption of its report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review. Costa Rica 728. The review of Costa Rica was held on 13 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 Costa Rica 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/CRI/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/CRI/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/CRI/3). 729. At its 26th meeting, on 20 September 2019, the Human Rights Council considered and adopted the outcome of the review of Costa Rica (see section C below). 730. The outcome of the review of Costa Rica comprises the report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (A/HRC/42/12) and the views of Costa Rica concerning 109

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