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645. France stated that it understood that none of the recommendations included in the
Working Group report had been accepted.
646. Cuba agreed with the State’s interpretation on the implementation of
recommendations, which belonged to States. Consequently, it was up to them to decide
which recommendations to accept and which to reject.
Brunei Darussalam
647. The review of Brunei Darussalam was held on 8 December 2009 in conformity with
all the relevant provisions contained in Council resolution 5/1, and was based on the
following documents:
(a)
The national report submitted by Brunei Darussalam in accordance with the
annex to Council resolution 5/1, paragraph 15 (a) (A/HRC/WG.6/6/BRN/1);
(b)
The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (b)
(A/HRC/WG.6/6/BRN/2);
(c)
The summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (c)
(A/HRC/WG.6/6/BRN/3).
648. At its 32nd meeting, on 19 March 2010, the Council considered and adopted the
outcome of the review on Brunei Darussalam (see section C below).
649. The outcome of the review on Brunei Darussalam comprises the report of the
Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (A/HRC/13/14), the views of Brunei
Darussalam concerning the recommendations and/or conclusions, and its voluntary
commitments and replies presented before the adoption of the outcome by the plenary to
questions or issues that were not sufficiently addressed during the interactive dialogue in
the Working Group (see also A/HRC/13/14/Add.1).
1.
Views expressed by the State under review on the recommendations and/or conclusions, as
well as on its voluntary commitments and on the outcome
650. The delegation of Brunei Darussalam reiterated its support for the universal periodic
review process as an integral part of the work of the Council. It welcomed the opportunity
to engage in a dialogue with other delegations and members of non-governmental
organizations.
651. Following its review, the Government of Brunei Darussalam had held several
consultations with all relevant agencies to examine the recommendations made. Specific
discussions were also held to review Brunei Darussalam’s reservations to articles under the
Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms
of Discrimination against Women. A detailed study was under way with regard to the
reservations to the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
652. With regard to ratification of human rights treaties, Brunei Darussalam was
progressively reviewing the situation and was presently in the process of ratifying or
acceding to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; the Supplementary
Convention on the Abolition of Slavery, the Slave Trade, and Institutions and Practices
Similar to Slavery; the International Convention against Apartheid in Sports; and the
Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of
children in armed conflict. It would also consider looking into other related human rights
instruments.
653. Another significant development cited by the delegation since its review in
December 2009 was the entry into force of the Children and Young Persons Order on 1
March 2010, replacing the Children Order 2000. The new Order included the establishment
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