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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.
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