A/HRC/21/6 64. Chile welcomed Bahrain’s efforts to integrate women’s needs into the development process; the establishment of the Supreme Council of Women and the participation of women in the last election. It also welcomed the child protection bill and the draft law aimed at reducing restrictions on freedom of expression. Chile made recommendations. 65. China appreciated Bahrain’s constructive participation in the review process and noted the series of measures taken by Bahrain to implement the recommendations from the first round of the UPR. China commended Bahrain’s attention to the rights and interests of groups, such as women, children and disabled persons. It welcomed Bahrain’s endeavors to improve its capacity in the area of human rights. China made a recommendation. 66. Costa Rica indicated that the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the International Committee of the Red Cross to visit prisoners would contribute to the prevention of torture. It expressed concern with impunity, trials of civilians in military courts and allegations of abuse and torture. It made recommendations. 67. Cuba noted policies adopted through a plan of action for 2010–2014, including guidelines in support of initiatives to empower women. Cuba highlighted the adoption of a family code and noted the enactment of Law No. 19/2009 concerning the family. Cuba made a recommendation. 68. The Czech Republic welcomed efforts to launch the national reconciliation process, in particular the establishment of the BICI. It expressed concern over the authorities’ excessive use of force and the harassment of human rights activists, medical personnel and journalists. It also expressed concern about torture and ill-treatment of protestors. It made recommendations. 69. Denmark commended Bahrain on the establishment of the BICI but regretted that only a small number of recommendations have been implemented so far. Denmark highlighted the case of Danish citizen, Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja, who, according to the Commission’s report, has been subject to torture and ill-treatment along with other detainees. Denmark made recommendations. 70. Ecuador acknowledged Bahrain’s efforts with respect to the protection of migrant workers, praising in particular the draft labour law, which includes a section on domestic workers and the setting up of a hotline to facilitate the filing of complaints. Ecuador made recommendations. 71. Egypt commended Bahrain’s efforts in the preparation of the national report and the establishment of the BICI, in addition to its commitment to implement BICI’s recommendations as well as the establishment of a Committee for this purpose. It supported all the national efforts undertaken to tackle human rights challenges. Egypt commended Bahrain for its efforts in combatting discrimination against women and reforming the labour law to ensure equality. Egypt made recommendations. 72. Estonia remained concerned about crackdowns on the protest movement and the prevalence of impunity, restrictive measures in the Press Law and the Penal Code, and that women were subject to discrimination, in law and in practice. Estonia made recommendations. 73. Finland referred to the findings in the BICI report, indicating human rights violations committed by the State security forces since the unrest in February 2011. Finland enquired about the steps taken to ensure a prompt and impartial investigation of alleged human rights violations and to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice. Finland made recommendations. 74. France condemned the arrests and prosecution of human rights defenders and trade unionists. It also deplored that fact that clashes between police forces and protesters had 10