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 66

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