A/HRC/38/17 pose a danger or a threat to the safety of persons, property, public health, morals, the rights of others or State security. 79. The delegation of Serbia stated that a situational analysis and analysis of the existing legal framework for the protection of children from the worst forms of child labour had been undertaken and a proposal had been made to amend several laws. In May 2017, the Government had adopted a decree on the list of dangerous jobs for children and the worst forms of child labour. 80. Argentina congratulated Serbia for the establishment of the Council for the Implementation of the Recommendations of the United Nations Human Rights Mechanisms. It congratulated Serbia on the inclusion of article 54 in the Criminal Code regarding hate crimes. Argentina recognized the commitment of Serbia to fighting impunity. 81. Armenia commended Serbia for its ratification of a number of international human rights instruments. Armenia welcomed the increased efforts being made by Serbia to combat trafficking in persons and discrimination against women, and its efforts to promote gender equality. It appreciated the measures being taken by the Coordination Body for Gender Equality. 82. Australia commended Serbia for its efforts to advance the rights and protection for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons and noted that the 2017 pride parade had taken place without incident. It noted that Serbia did not have comprehensive legislation in place to protect the rights of intersex persons in terms of equality and nondiscrimination. 83. Austria commended the efforts Serbia had made to improve its legislative and institutional framework. Austria noted that corporal punishment of children and domestic violence remained an issue, and that Roma, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups continued to face discrimination in Serbia. 84. Azerbaijan appreciated the solid commitment of Serbia to the universal periodic review process and its active engagement with the treaty bodies and special procedures of the Human Rights Council. It commended the establishment of the Council for the Implementation of the Recommendations of the United Nations Human Rights Mechanisms and noted with interest the legislative and institutional changes that had been made in order to better promote human rights. 85. Belarus welcomed the strategic approach being taken on gender equality issues, including the implementation of the National Strategy for Gender Equality and its plan of action, and the establishment of the Coordinating Council on Gender Equality. It noted with interest the steps being taken to implement the recommendations of the United Nations human rights mechanisms. 86. Belgium recognized the positive steps that had been taken to implement the recommendations from the previous review cycle, particularly the progress made in tackling human trafficking. Belgium was convinced that further progress could be achieved in the fight against impunity and hate crime and to uphold freedom of expression. 87. Bhutan praised Serbia on its ratification of the Istanbul Convention and for the amendments it had made to domestic legislation, particularly on combating domestic violence. Bhutan wished Serbia success in its implementation of the National Strategy for the Prevention and Suppression of Trafficking in Human Beings and the National AntiCorruption Strategy. 88. Bosnia and Herzegovina noted with appreciation the steps taken to strengthen the normative framework on the prevention of domestic violence and to fight human trafficking. It asked Serbia to provide more information on the assistance given to victims of trafficking under the National Strategy for the Prevention and Suppression of Trafficking in Human Beings. 89. Brazil congratulated Serbia for adopting the Law on the Prevention of Domestic Violence and for progress in protecting the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and 9

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