A/HRC/10/83 Page 17 registration procedures be applied fairly and without discrimination and in conformity with international standards. It enquired whether Uzbekistan intends to undertake any legislative reform in this regard. Norway also recommended that (c) Uzbekistan consider issuing an invitation the Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders. 88. Slovenia asked (a) what steps the Government was taking to ensure that all individuals with a conscientious objection to military service are able to exercise this right and not only those belonging to recognized religious groups whose beliefs require such refusal; (b) the State’s plans to improve the conditions in which children live and to improve the protection of children; (c) when Uzbekistan planned to respond to all pending requests by special procedures to visit the country, positively, and whether Uzbekistan considered issuing a standing invitation to special procedures. Slovenia recommended that Uzbekistan (d) ensure that conscientious objection to military service is available to individuals irrespective of their religion or belief, that the process for consideration applications is under civilian control and to provide a non-punitive civilian alternative service; (b) respond soon to these requests (of special procedures to visit the country) in a positive way. 89. The Republic of Korea, along with the CEDAW, CERD, and CAT, welcomed Uzbekistan’s initiative to come up with national plans of action to implement treaty bodies’ recommendations. It noted that the international community remains concerned over the situation of human rights of Uzbekistan in some domains, including torture, ill-treatment of detainees and violence against women. The Republic of Korea recommended that Uzbekistan, in an effort to demonstrate its genuine engagement with international human rights mechanisms, should favourably consider the further cooperation with the special procedures, including acceptance of requests for country visit made by several special rapporteurs since 2007. 90. Palestine referred to policies to reform the political, judicial and legal system, which reflect Uzbekistan’s interest in promoting human rights. Palestine recommended that Uzbekistan develop its legislation in order to meet the basic development needs of the country in its transitional period. 91. Qatar commended Uzbekistan for prohibiting capital punishment which has lead to commuting de facto capital sentences to life sentences or long prison sentences. Uzbekistan is also commended for paying particular attention to people in special need, such as persons with disabilities, women and children. Qatar noted that Uzbekistan continues to further such efforts to protect and promote human rights and fundamental freedoms. 92. Morocco expressed interest in actions taken regarding the realization of objective 6 of the MDG aimed at combating HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases. Morocco enquired about cooperation programmes established particularly in conjunction with international cooperation agencies and actions undertaken to ensure the population is aware of these programmes. Morocco recommended that Uzbekistan continue to work closely with civil society to fight the propagation of HIV/AIDS, without which the sixth objective of the MDGs will be difficult to achieve. 93. Nigeria noted that more needs to be done, in particular in the area of the juvenile justice system and access to basic health services, especially in prisons. Nigeria called upon the international community to provide urgently the needed assistance to Uzbekistan in support of its efforts, as well as eventual implementation of recommendations that may come out of the review.