A/HRC/33/7 facts and criteria. Members of groups not officially recognized as minorities fully enjoyed their rights under the human rights treaties. 80. Greece stated that members of the Muslim minority in Thrace were free to address either the civil courts or the local muftis concerning sharia law in family and inheritance matters. The law provided that the courts should not enforce muftis’ decisions that were contrary to the Constitution or regional and international human rights treaties. 81. Greece stressed the challenges facing the police in providing European Union external border security, managing the mixed migration flows and meeting the country’s human rights obligations. The economic situation had a direct impact on the resources available. Great humanity was being shown, particularly by officers who risked their lives rescuing migrants who were at risk of drowning. Both the police and the European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States of the European Union were monitoring any cases of ill-treatment or violations of the principle of non-refoulement. 82. Jamaica commended the national action plans on human rights and children’s rights, the establishment of the National Board against Racism and Intolerance and the reform of national policies governing asylum seekers. 83. Kenya welcomed the national action plans on human rights, children’s rights and on the reform of the asylum system and migration management, and the recent ratifications of international instruments. 84. Lebanon appreciated the promotion and protection of human rights since the last review, despite the challenges of the economic and refugee crises, and commended the rescue and reception of refugees. 85. Libya welcomed progress on recommendations from the last review and the measures to address social disparities, particularly Law 4320/2015 on families in extreme poverty and the guaranteed minimum income scheme. 86. Malawi applauded efforts to eliminate human trafficking and progress in prosecuting labour trafficking offences. Malawi asked the international community to support Greece in addressing the financial crisis and hosting migrants. 87. Malaysia acknowledged efforts to protect vulnerable groups, migrants and persons with disabilities, following ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, but noted the remaining challenges concerning racism, discrimination and access to education. 88. Maldives welcomed the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture, and the National Action Plan on Human Rights. It encouraged efforts to assist refugees. 89. Mexico praised the protection given to vulnerable groups, policies on access to basic services and employment for families in extreme poverty, and the efforts to receive refugees and asylum seekers. 90. Montenegro noted concerns about the impact of the economic crisis on discrimination against vulnerable groups. It encouraged Greece to ensure decent living conditions in reception and detention centres for migrants and asylum seekers. 91. Morocco welcomed the law providing for a National Board against Racism and Intolerance and commended the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and the designation of the Ombudsman as the national preventive mechanism. 10

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