A/HRC/ 8/29 Page 7 expression. It also requested information on, and noted it as a recommendation, whether Algeria plans to ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. 31. The Holy See noted that the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief raised concerns about the law adopted in 2006 on the practice of religions other than Islam, which limited the practice of other religions. It asked how the Government reconciles this law with the constitutional guarantee of freedom of belief. It further asked how the educational system treats the issue of human rights in general, the right of religious freedom in particular, and the increased pluralism of society. The Holy See recommended continuing a dialogue with minority religions. 32. Cuba welcomed the impressive measures, actions, programmes and laws aimed at the protection and promotion of all rights, in particular the right to development. Cuba recommended to the Algerian Government to continue and deepen its efforts in the area of economic, social and cultural rights, especially with regard to health care. 33. In reply to the first set of interventions, the Minister stated that Algeria was keen to share its experiences, in a multilateral context, with the fight against terrorism. With regard to freedom of expression, he noted that various stakeholders were working on the status of journalists. Remarkable initiatives, he added, were taken in the field of national solidarity to combat poverty. Another member of the delegation of Algeria stated that terrorism was also combated through political debate and national dialogue, especially in order to reveal the underlying causes of this phenomenon. Another member of the delegation underlined that corporal punishment was formally prohibited in the school environment and that all educational partners, and child health workers, must declare all cases of violence against children. With regard to migration, it was stated that a draft law on the strengthening of migrants’ rights was currently being discussed. 34. The Democratic Republic of the Congo highlighted efforts undertaken regarding the combat against poverty and the advancement of women, the right to education, health and housing rights, employment and the adoption of a policy of national solidarity. The Democratic Republic of the Congo urged the Government to pursue the difficult process of peace and national reconciliation and asked for further information on the number of reports already submitted by the CNCPPDH since its establishment, and its impact on the promotion of human rights. Regarding the guarantees of the freedoms of opinion and expression, the Democratic Republic of the Congo enquired about press violations as provided by law. Lastly, it wanted to know whether perpetrators of crimes of terrorism are tried by special tribunals or the ordinary courts. 35. Jordan noted Algeria’s steps to modify legislation and consolidate national institutions to promote human rights. Algeria has given priority to the respect of cultural diversity, highlighting Algeria’s political will to face related challenges. Jordan recommended Algeria to pursue the path towards national reconciliation and welcomed efforts made in this regard. 36. Mauritania welcomed that obstacles such as terrorism have not prevented progress in the promotion and protection of human rights. It wanted to know what measures have been taken within the 2004 plan to reinforce achievements in the area of education and health, and regarding the protection of the rights of the children. 37. Mexico noted the progress Algeria has made, in areas such as the eradication of poverty, the right to work and to education, and the development of an infrastructure for public services. With regard to Algeria’s process of legal reform to adapt national legislation to international instruments, Mexico encouraged Algeria to revise the regulations on the state of emergency in force since 1992, expressing its understanding that the state of emergency could be lifted in the near future. Mexico