A/HRC/28/10 However, several issues of concern remained regarding those areas. Italy made recommendations. 42. Japan encouraged Kazakhstan to continue its efforts to promote the rule of law by securing judicial independence and access to legal representation, and by preventing corruption and torture and ill-treatment by law enforcement agencies. Japan made recommendations. 43. Kenya acknowledged efforts to promote the independence of the judiciary. It welcomed the steps being taken to ratify core human rights instruments. Kenya made recommendations. 44. Kuwait welcomed the establishment of juvenile courts, measures to support the right to freedom of expression, and the implementation of an interdepartmental work plan to eliminate the worst forms of child labour. Kuwait made a recommendation. 45. Kyrgyzstan noted with satisfaction progress made in implementing the recommendations of the first review and Kazakhstan’s cooperation with the United Nations human rights bodies. It noted the enactment of various laws and the establishment of the Coordinating Council for Cooperation with NGOs. It made a recommendation. 46. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic welcomed progress in enhancing gender equality, combating human trafficking and developing the education system. It commended efforts to promote freedom of expression and media and to protect children’s rights. It made a recommendation. 47. Latvia welcomed amendments to legislative acts to prevent domestic violence, especially against minors. It was concerned that the new Criminal Codes might increase self-censorship and hence restrict freedom of expression. Latvia made recommendations. 48. Lebanon commended the adoption of a national plan to combat human trafficking, the progress made in preventing such crimes and the rehabilitation of victims of trafficking. Lebanon made recommendations. 49. Liechtenstein commended the adoption of a national preventive mechanism against torture but noted that torture and ill-treatment remained issues of serious concern. It welcomed efforts to combat violence against women. Liechtenstein made recommendations. 50. Malaysia encouraged Kazakhstan to take steps so that its national human rights institutions comply with the principles relating to the status of national institutions (Paris Principles). It commended the national plan on human trafficking, the advancement of women’s and children’s rights and the reform of the judicial and legal system. Malaysia made recommendations. 51. Maldives encouraged Kazakhstan to create safe havens for victims of domestic violence. It commended the adoption of the national plans to support persons with disabilities and to combat human trafficking. It made a recommendation. 52. Montenegro noted that women were underrepresented in political life and asked about measures to eliminate stereotypes regarding women and men roles. It enquired about plans to complete the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Montenegro made recommendations. 53. The Netherlands remained concerned about limited implementation of previous UPR recommendations. It noted that the treatment of so-called “non-traditional” religious groups had deteriorated and fell short of international standards. The Netherlands made recommendations. 7