A/HRC/8/22 Page 8 protect human rights, particularly the reorganization of the CCDH on the basis of the Paris Principles. Belgium also welcomed the establishment of the Ombudsman responsible for considering complaints by persons seeking redress. While highlighting the Family Code of 2004 and the progress made by Morocco in the area of equality between men and women, Belgium noted that the Family Code was not well known among the judiciary, as pointed out by CEDAW, and inquired what measures Morocco envisaged to take to raise the awareness of judges of the Code in all regions of the country. 37. Canada welcomed the establishment of the IER and Morocco’s commitment to protecting human rights. It also noted that violations still exist: journalists risk prosecution, prison and prohibition of their publications if they report on certain subjects. Canada enquired about legislative reforms, and wanted to know whether Morocco is planning to enact legislation concerning defamation and libel. Concerning the reform of the 2004 Family Code, Canada requested information on how Morocco will train and educate the judiciary in order to raise their awareness of the rights of women. It noted that the figures reveal an alarming situation and asked about the measures Morocco intends to take to address this emergency and to comply with the recommendations of CEDAW. 38. France commended Morocco’s transparency, spirit of cooperation and commitment. It noted the role of the Ambassador of Morocco in defining the UPR modalities, and the organization, with the support of OHCHR, of a seminar in Rabat on UPR. Morocco’s report and statements illustrate that it has taken firm steps on human rights, in particular with the establishment of the IER and the National Council for Human Development. France requested information on Morocco’s needs in regard to technical cooperation and highlighted the following issues: micro-projects in communities, exchange of best practices, support from OHCHR for the preparation of a national action plan, and training aimed at facilitating access to rights. 39. Sweden noted that Morocco’s presentation showed an impressive number of institutions and legal initiatives promoting respect for human rights. Sweden asked Morocco to share the legal reasoning on which its fight against terrorism is based and the relation to its international human rights obligations. Sweden holds that Morocco’s clarification is particularly relevant regarding its provisions on detention and the definition of terrorism in the 2003 anti-terrorism law. Sweden also requested information regarding the future reform of Morocco’s press legislation. 40. Guinea expressed interest in the recent progress of the IER, and hoped that Morocco will increase its cooperation with the Human Rights Council and benefit from its recommendations. 41. Mexico commended Morocco on its progress in the promotion and protection of human rights. Mexico requested information on the conclusions and work of the IER and the difficulties encountered by Morocco in bringing to justice individuals responsible for violations, enforced disappearances and torture. Mexico was also interested in the commitments Morocco has made to overcome such difficulties. It recommended that Morocco continue to ensure respect for the human rights of migrants, irrespective of their migratory condition, and in particular those in a vulnerable position. It also recommended that Morocco ratify the Statute of the International Criminal Court, International Convention for the Protection of All Persons against Enforced Disappearance and the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. 42. Indonesia noted Morocco’s promotion of measures aimed at ensuring the respect for fundamental freedoms and of strategies that integrate human rights at local and national levels. Indonesia applauded Morocco for its independent national press, and highlighted strategies aimed at promoting gender equality. It asked if Morocco considers the rights of women as the major challenge to their efforts to modernize the application of human rights, and requested information