A/HRC/21/6 84. Ireland remained concerned about the allegations of ill-treatment documented in the BICI report and expressed strong concern about the case of Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja and the 20 medical professionals who are currently serving prison sentences. Ireland made recommendations. 85. Italy considered that the implementation of the recommendations contained in the BICI report was of fundamental importance for national reconciliation and for stepping up the pace of reforms in the country. It welcomed measures already adopted in this regard. Italy enquired about the concrete measures undertaken to rebuild some of the demolished religious Shia worship sites and mosques. It made recommendations. 86. Japan mentioned that despite the recommendations made during the previous UPR that the draft press law should not to be unduly restrictive on freedom of expression, there have been reports that the amended press law further restricts this right. Japan mentioned that a tentative response had been made to a previous recommendation to grant citizenship to children born of Bahraini mothers and foreign father. Japan made recommendations. 87. Jordan commended Bahrain for its protection of economic, social and cultural rights, as well as progress made with regard to civil and political rights. It valued the recent legislative and institutional reforms recently undertaken by Bahrain and urged the kingdom to continue implementing the recommendations of the BICI and the national dialogue. Jordan made recommendations. 88. Kuwait commended Bahrain’s report as it highlighted the challenges faced in the light of the recent events and the necessary measures taken to resolve the crises so as to ensure public safety and preserve the rights of citizens. It commended Bahrain’s commitment to implementing the recommendations of the BICI. Kuwait made recommendations. 89. Latvia noted that there was room for improvement with regard to Bahrain’s cooperation with special procedures mandate holders, and that it had signed the Rome Statute. Latvia made recommendations. 90. Lebanon welcomed Bahrain’s objective and comprehensive report for the second UPR as well as the comprehensive and objective methodology followed in the preparation of the national report. Lebanon made one recommendation. 91. Libya commended Bahrain’s report, its commitment to implementing the recommendations of the first UPR, and its cooperation with the human rights mechanisms. Libya commended the establishment of the BICI and Bahrain’s willingness to implement its recommendations in accordance with a timetable so as to fulfil the aspirations of the people who participated in the reconciliation and dialogue. Libya did not make any recommendations. 92. Malaysia recognized Bahrain’s ongoing commitment to the promotion of human rights through its achievements in education, health, constitutional reform and human and social development. It encouraged Bahrain to continue updating its National Plan for the Advancement of Women by providing adequate information and resources to enable equal participation of women in public life. Malaysia welcomed Bahrain’s commitment to implementing BICI’s recommendations. Malaysia made recommendations. 93. Maldives congratulated Bahrain on its efforts to implement the recommendations made during the first cycle of the UPR. It emphasized that events of February and March 2011 should not serve to invalidate steps taken to improve human rights. Maldives made recommendations. 94. Mauritania commended Bahrain’s interaction with the human rights mechanisms, given the recent crisis, and Bahrain’s ability to end the crisis through the Government’s 12