A/HRC/26/10 39. Belarus noted the strengthening of the legal and institutional framework, including judicial reform and independence; the National Action Plan on Children’s Rights; the National Coordination Body for Protection of Children against Abuse and Neglect; and the Law on Child Protection. It welcomed efforts to improve inter-ethnic relations, implementation of the Ohrid Framework Agreement, and the social inclusion of Roma. It commended amendments to the Criminal Code establishing punishments for trafficking in persons. It made recommendations. 40. Belgium commended progress since the first UPR cycle, including the ratification of various human rights instruments and the decriminalization of defamation. However, significant challenges remained. It welcomed advances in legislation relating to freedom of expression, but expressed concern regarding freedom of the press. It made recommendations. 41. Bosnia and Herzegovina praised the submission of a mid-term report on the UPR process. It commended the ratification of CRPD and its Optional Protocol, the signing of OP-ICESCR and cooperation with the treaty bodies. It noted the adoption of national strategies on human rights issues and enquired about the mandate of the Intersectoral Commission for Human Rights and possible challenges it faced. 42. Brazil welcomed ratification of CRPD and encouraged ratification of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (CPED). It stressed the importance of strengthening the institution of the Ombudsman and promoting its independence. It also noted the prioritization of non-discrimination against the Roma. Welcoming amendments to the Law on Asylum and Temporary Protection, it suggested that procedures for asylum-seekers should be improved. It noted progress in gender equality, but expressed concern about intolerance towards lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons. It made recommendations. 43. Bulgaria commended the adoption of human rights legislation, increased reporting to human rights treaty bodies and the establishment of the Intersectoral Commission for Human Rights. Given the importance of freedom of expression and independent media, draft media legislation should comply with international standards and it expressed its desire to follow up that issue. It made recommendations. 44. Cambodia welcomed the adoption of new laws and national strategies, for instance on discrimination, gender equality, trafficking and illegal migration. It welcomed the ratification of CRPD and the signing of OP-ICESCR and appreciated the fact that consideration was being given to ratification of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (ICRMW). It made recommendations. 45. Canada asked for information on the implementation of the Law on the Prevention of and Protection against Discrimination. It noted the adoption of legislative measures, national strategies and action plans to promote human rights. Ethnic discrimination was a matter of concern, and the rights of all minorities should be protected. It made recommendations. 46. China noted the ratification of CRPD, the Law and National Strategy on Prevention of and Protection against Discrimination, the Law on Equal Opportunities for Women and Men, the National Action Plan on Gender Equality, the Law on Child Protection and the National Action Plan on Children’s Rights. Noting the measures to protect minority rights, it asked what steps would be taken to enhance protection of the rights of Roma, especially women, children and young people. It made a recommendation. 47. The Congo welcomed reforms aimed at enhancing the independence, effectiveness and transparency of the judicial system. LPAD had facilitated human rights training and 8