A/HRC/40/4 53. France made recommendations. 54. Gabon welcomed the reforms made to promote women’s rights and their empowerment, and the steps taken to address domestic violence. 55. Georgia recognized the steps taken to promote the empowerment of women and the initiatives to combat trafficking in persons, but was concerned about the case of Jamal Khashoggi and the use of the death penalty. 56. Germany appreciated the progress made in the promotion of women’s rights and the reform of the guardianship system. It was deeply concerned about the fate of Jamal Khashoggi and called for a complete and detailed response. 57. Ghana welcomed the adoption of legislation on human rights, including the Child Protection Act, the Psychological Health Care Act, the Protection against Abuse Act and Royal Decree No. 46 to amend several articles of the Labour Law. 58. Greece encouraged Saudi Arabia to take substantial measures to promote women’s rights. It noted that Saudi Arabia had accepted a visit by the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders and taken measures to prevent trafficking in persons. 59. Haiti noted the ambitions expressed in Saudi Vision 2030 and encouraged Saudi Arabia to continue its efforts to achieve full gender equality. 60. Honduras recognized the legislative and institutional measures taken to implement the recommendations from the previous review cycle, particularly the decision to consider acceding to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. It welcomed the adoption of the National Plan to Combat Crimes of Trafficking in Persons and encouraged Saudi Arabia to further promote the right to development. 61. Hungary welcomed the measures taken to improve conditions for women and encouraged Saudi Arabia to ensure that all human rights violations were investigated in a transparent and impartial manner. 62. Iceland made recommendations. 63. India noted the establishment of various institutional human rights frameworks and the adoption of measures to achieve sustainable development, including national strategies on water, food security and the environment. It welcomed reforms made in the area of women’s rights. 64. Indonesia appreciated the implementation of the new Traffic Act and its effect on women’s rights. It welcomed the adoption of the Protection against Abuse Act and its implementing regulations. 65. The Islamic Republic of Iran was deeply concerned about the gross human rights violations committed by Saudi Arabia in and outside the country. 66. Iraq welcomed the adoption of Saudi Vision 2030 and the National Plan to Combat Crimes of Trafficking in Persons, and the steps taken to address cases of domestic violence. 67. Ireland was concerned about the restrictions imposed on various freedoms, the imprisonment of human rights defenders and the application of the death penalty. It was concerned about the killing of Jamal Khashoggi and called for full accountability. 68. Italy noted the progress made since the second review cycle in the promotion of children’s rights, particularly the adoption of the Child Protection Act. 69. Japan appreciated the support provided to persons with disabilities. It was concerned about the killing of the journalist and called for a credible and transparent investigation. 70. Jordan welcomed the efforts made by Saudi Arabia, particularly its adoption of a national human rights strategy, developed in partnership with civil society. 71. Kuwait welcomed the efforts made to strengthen the protection of human rights, particularly women’s rights, through the adoption of Saudi Vision 2030 and the 6