A/HRC/29/4 99. The Netherlands appreciated the adoption of the Constitution and the implementation of the UPR recommendations on the prevention of torture, violence against women and combating corruption. It was concerned about legislative initiatives negatively affecting the space for civil society, in particular LGBT persons. The Netherlands made recommendations. 100. Nicaragua noted efforts made to consolidate democracy and the rule of law through the adoption of institutional and legislative changes. It welcomed the adoption of the National Sustainable Development Strategy 2013–2017. Nicaragua made recommendations. 101. Norway noted the constitutional reform in 2010 and the presidential and parliamentary elections as significant steps towards democracy. Norway was concerned about the lack of impartial investigation and fair prosecution regarding the events of June 2010. Norway made recommendations. 102. Pakistan stated that the amendments to the Civil Code, the Administrative Liability Code, the Criminal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure, judicial reforms and the Social Protection Development Strategy would make further contributions to strengthening human rights. Pakistan made recommendations. 103. Paraguay commended Kyrgyzstan on the new Constitution guaranteeing freedom of conscience and religion. It encouraged the Government to continue supporting the victims of the 2010 conflict. Paraguay made recommendations. 104. The Philippines noted with appreciation the restoration of law and order following the events of 2010; the improvement in the normative and legislative infrastructure and the advancement of the protection of the rights of children. It noted challenges in combating human trafficking and the need to continue addressing discrimination against minorities. The Philippines made recommendations. 105. Poland noted efforts to implement recommendations from the first review; the incorporation of human rights provisions in national legislation; and the increase in the sentence for bride-kidnapping. Further work was needed to address gender-based violence. It made recommendations. 106. Portugal noted the adoption of the Children’s Code, but expressed concern about the reports of abuse of children in families, alternative care settings and schools, as well as increasing cases of sexual violence. It made recommendations. 107. The Republic of Korea acknowledged the advancements made in human rights in the face of social and political changes. It welcomed the establishment of the Human Rights Coordinating Council, the reform of the judicial system and the initiative to eliminate domestic violence. It made recommendations. 108. The Republic of Moldova requested information on the establishment of a juvenile justice system in accordance with international standards. It acknowledged the progress in combating violence against women, but shared the concerns of the United Nations human rights mechanisms that the issue remained widespread. It made a recommendation. 109. Romania acknowledged that the Government cooperated with the United Nations. It added that, while progress had been made, Kyrgyzstan had to take further steps in the promotion of human rights. Romania made recommendations. 110. The Russian Federation noted the successful implementation of the United Nations human rights treaties; the efforts to develop a legislative and institutional framework for the protection of human rights; and the positive impact of the efforts aimed at protecting the rights of the child. It made recommendations. 13