A/HRC/11/18* situation, both in the enjoyment of civil and political rights as well as social, economic and cultural rights. 75. Holy See noted positive measures against human rights violations, including the establishment of institutions addressing violence against women and children. It noted a number of cases where people suffered from violence and discrimination, especially women of minority religions, including Hinduism and Christianity. It recommended that Bangladesh investigate complaints concerning discrimination against members of minority religions, while developing educational and awareness programmes addressing these human rights violations. It asked about measures envisaged to confront the plight of indigenous peoples. 76. Italy recommended that Bangladesh (a) as a first step, consider amending their legislation on the death penalty in order to restrict its scope and adjust it to the international minimum standards on the death penalty, and (b) in light of the increasing awareness of the international community on the matter, as reflected in General Assembly resolutions approved in 2007 and 2008, consider the establishment of a moratorium on the use of the death penalty with a view to abolition. Italy indicated that the special rapporteur on religious freedom noticed in 2000, some restrictions on religious freedom, in particular on the activities of the Ahmadis community and that the situation has not changed yet. It recommended that Bangladesh (c) consider enhancing the protection of religious freedom by adopting legislative measures and promoting awareness raising campaigns. Italy expressed concern about children’s rights and asked about measures taken, including in particular on protecting girls from early and forced marriages. It recommended to Bangladesh to (d) intensify its efforts to implement without delay existing laws concerning the protection of the rights of the child, including the births and deaths registration Act of 2004. 77. Norway acknowledged efforts to strengthen the human rights situation and recommended that (a) full implementation of the Chittagong Hill Tracts Accord be made a matter of priority and that a time frame for its full implementation be developed. Noting that Bangladesh accepted the individual complaint procedure under CEDAW, Norway recommended that it (b) consider ratifying other individual complaints procedures under the treaties to which it is a party. Norway recommended that Bangladesh (c) adopt a uniform Family Code that fully complies with the provision of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Noting CEDAW’s concerns, Norway recommended (d) the adoption of a comprehensive action plan to address wage inequalities and that maternity leave be made available in all public and private employments. It recommended that Bangladesh (e) withdraw reservations to articles 2 and 16(1)(c) of CEDAW. 78. Islamic Republic of Iran mentioned that Bangladesh has made considerable socioeconomic progress which has a positive influence on enjoyment of human rights. It welcomed the recent enactment or amendment of domestic human rights legislation and asked about measures to ensure enforcement at the national level of the conventions to which Bangladesh is a party. 79. United Kingdom welcomed reforms, including towards the separation of lower judiciary and the executive and the re-constitution of the Anti-Corruption and Election Commissions. Bangladesh retains reservations to some treaties. Extra-judicial killings, custodial deaths and torture are reported. Prisons are overcrowded and domestic violence remains commonplace. The prohibition of child labour is not always enforced in the informal sector and a high proportion of children with disabilities do not have access to mainstream primary education. It recommended (a) that Bangladesh take steps to devise a national strategy for delivering justice, to include the police, the judiciary, civil society and government; (b) the NHRC be given powers to effectively protect human rights in 14 GE.09-16252