A/HRC/30/8 communications procedure and was concerned at limitations on freedoms, improper functioning of the judiciary and impunity. 58. Spain praised progress in the new Criminal Code but was concerned about the application of the death penalty to minors. 59. Sri Lanka noted progress since the Constitution was enacted in 2008 and stressed the importance of upholding the rule of law and observing due process at all times. 60. Maldives accepted 89 of some 126 recommendations from the first cycle of the universal periodic review and said that it was able to fully implement 58 of the accepted recommendations and had partially implemented 32 recommendations. 61. Maldives stated that its susceptibility to climate change and adverse impacts was a hindrance to the full enjoyment of human rights including the right to adequate housing and to development gains achieved over decades. On climate change the Government took a rights-based approach aiming at supporting livelihoods and communities struggling to adapt to climate change. 62. Maldives clarified that under the Human Rights Commission Act 2006 and subsequent amendments in 2014, Commission members and staff enjoyed immunity from prosecution or complaint for acts carried out in good faith within the purview of their functions. Pointing to issues relating to the suo motu application filed against the members of the Commission in 2014, Maldives deemed it inappropriate to comment just yet since the matter had yet to be decided. 63. Regarding challenges faced by local civil society organizations, the Government had already identified many shortcomings in the 2003 Societies Act and proposed revising the law, including by moving the political office of the Registrar of Societies to one of the independent statutory standing offices appointed by Parliament. 64. Maldives stated that migration was a key issue of concern and a continuous challenge for the Government. The Constitution did not discriminate against migrants in relation to their entitlement to just and safe conditions of work, fair wages and equal remuneration, regardless of the person’s nationality, race or religion, nor did the 2008 Employment Act. However, a difference did exist where a migrant worker’s employment was terminated, as the almost immediate revocation of the employment visa created a huge barrier to recourse before the employment tribunal. 65. The State of Palestine welcomed the implementation of recommendations from the first cycle, particularly on child rights, the right to education and the rights of persons with disabilities. 66. Sudan commended the constructive engagement with international human rights mechanisms, the standing invitation to special procedures and the hosting of visits. 67. Sweden noted reported steps to combat discrimination and violence against women and warnings of deterioration in the independence of the justice system. 68. Switzerland expressed concern about shortcomings in the judicial system and about the deteriorating situation with respect to freedom of expression and intimidation of the national human rights institution. 69. Thailand encouraged continued engagement with the national Human Rights Commission, civil society and the international community, and welcomed free education and universal health care. 70. Timor-Leste welcomed the enactment of legislation against domestic violence and the constitutional prohibition of racial discrimination. 8