A/HRC/41/11 national strategy for implementation of the Agreement, called ONE Society for All, was being drafted. 63. The Government had put in place processes that aimed to create an environment that enabled freedom of speech. It condemned hate speech at all levels. The protection of journalists was high on the Government’s agenda and the Ministry of the Interior had responded accordingly to cases connected with the safety of the journalists. 64. Amendments to the law on audio and audiovisual media services had been adopted by the parliament in late 2018. The whole process had been conducted in an inclusive manner and had been preceded by a wide consultation process. An open, public advertisement for members of the board of the Public Broadcasting Service and the board of the agency for audio and audiovisual media services had been published. The selection of the members would be transparent at the public session. The new amendments to the law on audio and audiovisual media services would provide a transparent, independent, efficient and accountable Public Broadcasting Service and media regulatory body, and would receive sustainable funding from the national budget. 65. France welcomed the positive steps that had been taken by the Government in the field of human rights and in strengthening the rule of law. It highlighted that those efforts should continue to be pursued in the long term. 66. Georgia commended the authorities for developing and implementing numerous strategies and national plans, including the Strategy for Reform of the Justice System, the National Strategy on Equality and Non-Discrimination 2016–2020, the National Equality and Non-Discrimination Strategy and the National Strategy for Gender Equality and its national action plan. 67. Germany welcomed the efforts to protect the rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons and the Government’s demonstration of support to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex community. It remained concerned by some elements of the country’s legislation and practice, in particular regarding the independence of the media and the press, conditions of detention in prisons and the living conditions of persons with disabilities. 68. Honduras welcomed the Government’s achievements since the previous review, noted with great satisfaction the voluntary commitments made by the Government and offered its support. 69. Iceland welcomed the proposed amendments to the law against discrimination that would extend the list of prohibited grounds of discrimination to include sexual orientation and gender identity. 70. Indonesia acknowledged the adoption of the new Strategy for Reform of the Justice System 2017–2022 and the establishment of the Judicial-Media Council to promote the transparency of the judicial system. It also took note with appreciation of the adoption of some amendments to the Law on the Ombudsman. 71. The Islamic Republic of Iran called upon the Government to address the continued practice of xenophobia, racial and religious discrimination against the country’s minorities, including Muslims and Roma, in particular with respect to education and health care. It also highlighted the need to address the forced deportation of migrants and refugees. 72. Iraq noted that the legislative steps taken to reform the justice system, achieve gender equality, alleviate poverty and reduce social exclusion would contribute to the promotion and protection of human rights. 73. Ireland welcomed the steps being taken through several strategies aimed at making education more inclusive, particularly for students from minority groups. However, it was concerned with the lack of attention being paid to discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity. 74. Italy welcomed achievements since the second cycle review, in particular the ratification of the Istanbul Convention and the adoption of a national action plan for its implementation, as well as measures to promote the rights of persons with disabilities. 8