A/HRC/8/29 Page 8 also asked whether the process of legal reform will address the issue of enforced disappearances. Recognizing the challenge to combat terrorism, it requested information about measures to address this issue and recommended that Algeria take into account observations made by the Human Rights Committee as well as by the Special Rapporteur on the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism. Mexico also requested more details on legislative measures aimed at advancing gender equality and recommended to adopt measures for withdrawing reservations to articles 2 and 16 of CEDAW. Mexico requested information on the role of the CNCPPDH to address issues on the communication between civil society and the Government and recommended an exchange of respective experiences at the international level. 38. The Republic of Korea welcomed the reform of the family laws concerning equal treatment of men and women, as well as efforts to elevate the status of children within the juvenile justice system. It also noted achievements with regard to the right to education, such as the high level of school enrolment, which has reached 97 per cent according to UNICEF, and the guarantee of compulsory and free education for all children between ages 6 and 16. The Republic of Korea expected that the Government pay closer attention to the recommendations made by various delegations to improve the situation of human rights. 39. While noting Algeria’s efforts to combat terrorism, Saudi Arabia called on the Government to make further efforts in regard to tolerance and reconciliation. It also welcomed the promotion of women’s rights and requested information on measures adopted in this regard. 40. Madagascar, keeping in mind constraints and challenges, as well as Algeria’s efforts to achieve the MDGs, asked for more details on the process already undertaken in these two areas, and how these will be further addressed in the future. 41. Pakistan referred to the fact that Algeria has dealt firmly with terrorism and pursued a policy of national reconciliation. Pakistan asked about the Algerian people’s views on the peace process and national reconciliation, as well as measures to reinforce human rights advocacy in Algeria. 42. With regard to the establishment of a National Children Commission in 2004, Malaysia requested information on how this Commission functions in receiving, examining and processing complaints from children, different from that of the juvenile court. Malaysia also requested more details about measures adopted to promote employment and ensure a social safety net to protect the concerns of the most vulnerable groups of population. 43. Lebanon congratulated the Government on efforts made to apply the Charter for National Peace and Reconciliation and to establish appropriate mechanisms to protect human rights, covering a range of rights. Lebanon enquired about prospects to achieve the MDGs by 2015 in the fields of health and education. 44. Germany expressed interest in learning about plans to enable several special procedures mandate holders to visit Algeria, including the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary and arbitrary executions, the Special Rapporteur on the question of torture, and the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances. It expressed its support to the respective recommendation of the United Kingdom. Germany also referred to information concerning cases of suspects detained for months or years without notification to the judiciary and without any possibility to communicate with their family or lawyers, as highlighted in both the compilation and stakeholders’ summary reports, as well as to reports of torture or ill-treatment. It wanted to know how the Government was planning to address these problems and recommended to ensure that reported cases are addressed without delay.