A/HRC/21/5 these conditions and ensure the respect of human rights. It asked if Tunisia would allow regular visits by independent international and national bodies. Germany made recommendations. 71. Ghana commended steps by Tunisia taken to develop, promote and protect the human rights of its people, and for its commitment to implement the accepted recommendations of the first cycle of UPR in 2008. Ghana acknowledged the challenges in political, judicial, educational and socioeconomic reforms. Ghana made recommendations. 72. Greece acknowledged Tunisia’s efforts to combat torture through measures, including the ratification of several relevant conventions. Greece commended that Tunisia had not used the death penalty since 1991. It also appreciated measures introduced to promote the freedom of expression and efforts to promote women’s rights. Greece made recommendations. 73. Honduras commended approaches and provisions implemented to ensure gender equality and the protection of women against violence. Honduras made recommendations. 74. Hungary congratulated Tunisia’s cooperation with the OHCHR, which will improve the human rights situation in the country. Hungary commended Tunisia for its maintenance of a de facto moratorium on the death penalty since 1991. It also welcomed Tunisia’s ratification of the ICC. Hungary commended the establishment of the National FactFinding Commission on Cases of Embezzlement and Corruption. Hungary made recommendations. 75. Indonesia welcomed the continued transition process toward democracy in Tunisia. Indonesia praised the example set to other countries in the region. It commended the adoption of the Jasmine Plan on national economic and social program showing clear signs of the importance of human rights. Indonesia also commended the enactment of the 2010 law, which annuls legal protection for the use of corporal punishment of children. Indonesia made recommendations. 76. Iraq acknowledged Tunisia’s sincerity to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms. Iraq welcomed Tunisia’s ratification of many international human rights conventions, including the CRPD and its Protocol, the Optional Protocol to CEDAW and CPED in 2011. Iraq made recommendations. 77. Ireland appreciated progress made in strengthening basic respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms and welcomed Tunisia’s ratification of several key international human rights treaties. Ireland expressed concern regarding the status of prisoners sentenced to the death penalty. It expressed further concern that prosecutions for the crime of torture were subject to a 15-year statute of limitations under Tunisian law. Ireland made recommendations. 78. Italy commended the ratification of several human rights instruments and Tunisia’s enhanced cooperation with the United Nations human rights bodies, for example, the opening of an OHCHR office in Tunis. Italy made recommendations. 79. Japan commended Tunisia’s commitment to international human rights standards, but noted its concern at reports of human trafficking and domestic violence against women and children. Furthermore, Japan hoped that Tunisia would bring to justice those responsible for human rights violations during and after the revolution, rehabilitate the victims and take steps to abolish legislation from the previous Government that restricted human rights. Japan made recommendations. 80. Jordan underlined that Tunisia had cooperated with international human rights bodies and had facilitated the creation of an OHCHR office. Jordan made recommendations. 11