A/HRC/29/4 86. Japan commended the efforts to improve the human rights situation under the new Constitution guaranteeing basic human rights. It was concerned at the inter-ethnic feuds, as well as cases of bride kidnapping, polygamous unions and early marriages. Japan made recommendations. 87. Jordan commended Kyrgyzstan on its efforts to further promote and protect human rights and on strengthening legislation through the adoption of a number of laws, such as the Anti-Corruption Act, the Criminal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure. Jordan made recommendations. 88. Kazakhstan noted with appreciation the efforts to bring legislation into line with the Constitution, the adoption of laws aimed at ensuring better protection of children and women, and the establishment of the National Centre for the Prevention of Torture. Kazakhstan made recommendations. 89. Kenya commended Kyrgyzstan on its cooperation with the United Nations human rights mechanisms. It acknowledged the efforts to address torture, including the establishment of the National Centre for the Prevention of Torture. Kenya made a recommendation. 90. Kuwait commended the efforts to implement previous UPR recommendations and to improve the human rights situation. It appreciated the establishment of the Human Rights Coordinating Council. Kuwait made recommendations. 91. Latvia welcomed the steps taken to promote and protect the rights of women, including the National Strategy for Gender Equality. However, Latvia remained concerned about the violence against women and, in particular, forced marriage and domestic violence. Latvia made recommendations. 92. Lithuania commended the Government’s efforts to harmonize national laws with the Constitution and international human rights norms. It made recommendations. 93. Malaysia encouraged Kyrgyzstan to pursue its efforts to bring the Office of the Ombudsman into conformity with the Paris Principles. It noted efforts to restore constitutional order and the rule of law after the revolution in April 2010. Malaysia made a recommendation. 94. Mauritania noted with appreciation legislative measures to protect human rights, and efforts to eliminate poverty and to combat violence against women. It encouraged Kyrgyzstan to continue its efforts to enhance social and economic development. 95. Mexico welcomed the submission of outstanding reports to treaty bodies and the human rights provisions in the new Constitution. It noted the adoption of the new law on freedom of peaceful assembly. Mexico made recommendations. 96. Montenegro welcomed the institutional changes for the protection of vulnerable groups. It asked about legislative measures that Kyrgyzstan had taken to criminalize the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography and about steps taken for the protection of women’s rights. Montenegro made recommendations. 97. Morocco commended Kyrgyzstan for the importance it had given to the independence of the judiciary, human rights education for judges, the fight against torture, efforts for the protection of the rights of vulnerable populations and measures to prevent and suppress human trafficking. Morocco made recommendations. 98. Namibia commended the establishment of the Human Rights Coordinating Council and the National Council on Gender Issues, as well as the inclusion of human rights provisions in the Constitution. It also noted the advancement in freedom of expression and assembly. Namibia made recommendations. 12