A/HRC/30/8 121. India referred to the importance of adhering to due process, safeguarding the space for legitimate political dissent, scrutinizing the exploitation of migrant workers and reinforcing efforts to address drug addiction, gang violence and organized crime. 122. Indonesia hoped that democracy consolidation integrated with respect for human rights would continue and take root and noted migration as a remaining challenge. 123. Iraq welcomed the adoption of legislation and its harmonization with international commitments, cooperation with special procedures, ratifications and policies on education. 124. Ireland expressed concern about deteriorating respect for the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary. 125. Italy welcomed progress in education and health, development achievements and engagement in strengthening the judiciary. 126. Jordan appreciated the enactment of the education and disability acts, ratifications and the strengthening of the Human Rights Commission. 127. Kazakhstan appreciated measures to combat gender-based violence and to strengthen legislation, including for protecting disabled persons and trafficking victims. 128. Kenya welcomed enhanced social protection and services, the achievement of Millennium Development Goals 4–6 and ratifications, and noted concerning challenges in the administration of justice and the rule of law. 129. Kuwait commended adoption of policies to promote human rights and equality and the invitation to mandate holders to visit Maldives. 130. Latvia welcomed efforts to address human rights in collaboration with mandate holders, including challenges related to judicial independence, women’s and children’s rights and a safe and enabling environment for civil society and journalists. 131. Lebanon welcomed the adoption of the anti-human trafficking and anti-torture acts. 132. Libya commended the positive interaction with human rights mechanisms and the adoption of legislation against violence and human trafficking and in favour of access to information. 133. Liechtenstein acknowledged the commitment to international justice but remained concerned at reported barriers faced by women in accessing justice. 134. Madagascar observed significant progress in social protection, employment, access to health care and free education. 135. Malaysia acknowledged efforts to strengthen legislative measures to combat violence against women. 136. Mauritania appreciated improvements to the legal framework, ratifications and timely reporting. 137. Maldives reiterated that criticism of the trial and sentencing of former President Nasheed for the abduction or enforced disappearance of a sitting judge in 2012 has focused on the process and not on the merits of the case. The case had highlighted the profound need to bring urgent reforms to the judiciary as identified in the 2004 reform agenda. While the Criminal Code had been adopted, remaining legislation, such as the criminal procedure code, was still with Parliament. In the spirit of showing maximum transparency, the Government invited OHCHR, the Commonwealth Secretariat and the European Union to observe the appeal process. Maldives stated that immediately after the Government had sent out those invitations, the former President announced his decision not to appeal his case. 12