A/HRC/44/17 made regarding the Sustainable Development Goals, thus contributing to the promotion of human rights in Kuwait. For instance, the country had adopted many political pillars for comprehensive and integrated economic and social development, leading to meeting the Sustainable Development Goals on human rights, among which were the reduction of poverty, the total elimination of hunger, the provision of grants for international cooperation and the provision of free education from kindergarten to university. 83. The delegation also stated that, concerning the independence of the judiciary, the constitution guaranteed full independence for the judicial authorities. The judiciary had full technical competencies, including the assessment of evidence without interference. In addition, law No. 23 of 1990 regulating the judicial authorities granted judges a number of safeguards and immunities. According to the Constitution, Kuwait had a Supreme Judicial Council charged with administering the affairs of judges, which had full jurisdiction on the appointments of judges and prosecutors. Law No. 23 did not give the Supreme Council any authority to interfere in cases of the Office of the Prosecutor or the courts. The Council was comprised of senior judges and the Attorney General, as well as the representative of the Ministry of Justice, who may attend but not take part in decision-making. 84. Italy appreciated the efforts made since the previous cycle of the universal periodic review. 85. Japan appreciated the steps taken concerning the rights of people with disabilities, including the measures promoting employment in the private sector. 86. Jordan commended the openness of Kuwait to international mechanisms and the adoption of relevant laws and policies on human rights. 87. Kenya acknowledged the adoption of legal, institutional and policy human rights measures. 88. Kyrgyzstan welcomed institutional measures related to the rights of children, persons with disabilities, women and family issues. 89. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic welcomed measures related to the rights of women and children and to harmonizing the Sustainable Development Goals with development plans for 2035. 90. Lebanon acknowledged the efforts of Kuwait to consolidate the rule of law and strengthen fundamental freedoms. 91. Lesotho applauded alignment of the country’s policies and strategies with the Sustainable Development Goals and its reporting record to the treaty bodies. 92. Libya welcomed the adoption of policies and strategies to promote fundamental freedoms and policies consistent with the Sustainable Development Goals. 93. Malaysia appreciated efforts to integrate Sustainable Development Goals into the national development plans and the awareness-raising measures for the police and security services. 94. Maldives welcomed the ratification of many instruments and training and educational programmes. 95. Malta made recommendations. 96. Mauritania welcomed legislative and institutional measures to protect human rights and strengthen national human rights mechanisms. 97. Mauritius recognized the efforts of Kuwait to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and the legislative amendments, initiatives and programmes to implement the recommendations of the universal periodic review. 98. Mexico acknowledged the legislation and programmes aimed at improving the rights of persons with disabilities. 99. Mongolia welcomed Act No. 109 of 2014 and the measures taken regarding the rights of children, persons with disabilities, education and trafficking in persons. 7