A/HRC/25/17 50. The Czech Republic commended the establishment of institutions, such as the Independent Living Centre, providing advice to persons with a disability. Regarding its 2009 recommendation, it appreciated advances in human rights protection, including equal treatment on various grounds. It welcomed that divorce legislation had come into effect, but was concerned by the lack of a law allowing abortion when the mother’s life was at risk. It made a recommendation. 51. Djibouti noted that Malta had implemented 19 recommendations through legislative initiatives and ratified several international instruments since its previous UPR. It welcomed the commitment to combating racial discrimination through several measures and noted with satisfaction that, despite constraints, Malta took responsibility of migrants through the implementation of several initiatives. It urged the international community to support Malta in that regard. Djibouti made recommendations. 52. Ecuador congratulated Malta on its progress in human rights since its previous UPR, reflected in the adoption of legislative and administrative measures protecting human rights, for example regarding child protection, the rights of people with disabilities and gender equality. It commended the creation of commissions and national bodies protecting vulnerable groups and guaranteeing the enjoyment of their rights. Ecuador made recommendations. 53. Egypt commended the commitment of Malta to human rights since its previous UPR. It welcomed the ratification of international instruments and noted new legislation, particularly on freedom of information, legal assistance and protection of minors. It praised the protection of the right to life and, noting the challenges relating to the rights of migrants, encouraged Malta to continue its efforts in that regard via a human rights-based approach. Egypt made recommendations. 54. Finland appreciated the developments in sexual and reproductive health and rights further to the first UPR cycle. While welcoming the National Sexual Health Policy and the National Sexual Health Strategy, Finland asked about measures to further improve access to sexual and reproductive health and rights services and information, noting that universal access had reduced adolescent pregnancy. It shared concerns that abortion was illegal in all cases. Finland made recommendations. 55. France commended efforts to implement several recommendations made during the first UPR cycle. It applauded the ratification of CRPD and OP-CRC-SC and the legalization of divorce. France made recommendations. 56. Germany commended strengthened human rights institutions and laws against arbitrary detention, but expressed concerns regarding the criminal justice system. It asked what would be done to speed up the asylum process and ensure targeted treatment of vulnerable asylum seekers; and what changes would be made to the refugee policy to ensure human rights-compliant standards in refugee camps and safeguard faster identification and better care of vulnerable refugees. 57. The Holy See welcomed legislation to protect the rights of persons with disabilities, ratification of international conventions and standing invitations to all special rapporteurs. Despite improvements, challenges remained regarding correctional facilities, detention centres and situation of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. It commended efforts to rescue migrants and asylum seekers, uphold the right to life of unborn children and improve prenatal and postnatal health care. It made recommendations. 58. Hungary noted ratification of CRPD and the Optional Protocol thereto and efforts taken by the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities in the disability sector. Hungary commended efforts concerning irregular migrants’ well-being and protection and the implementation of the Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration Programmes, while 9