A/HRC/22/7 guarantees, but pointed out that prolonged pretrial detention should be addressed. Egypt made recommendations. 76. Estonia encouraged Ukraine to respect freedom of expression and to adopt a law on freedom of assembly in line with international standards. It welcomed the new criminal procedure code, the approval of a juvenile justice system plan and the adoption of new legislation on refugees. It encouraged Ukraine to address deficiencies in the law on refugees. Estonia made recommendations. 77. Finland welcomed ratification of the CRPD and its Optional Protocol and amendments to legislation on the rights of persons with disabilities, but was concerned about their effective implementation. It was also concerned about draft legislation criminalizing references to homosexuality in the media or public domain, which would contradict Ukraine’s international human rights obligations. Finland made recommendations. 78. France welcomed measures adopted to respond to allegations of torture and illtreatment, but noted that they seemed insufficient. It was concerned about increased violence against persons based on their sexual orientation and at attempts by Parliament to adopt legislation criminalizing the promotion of homosexuality. It was also concerned about pressure exerted on the independent media and journalists. France made recommendations. 79. Germany expressed its appreciation at efforts to implement the recommendations of the first UPR cycle, but remained concerned about continued human rights violations. It encouraged Ukraine to abandon draft legislation criminalizing the promotion of homosexuality and to refrain from other legislation infringing on the human rights and fundamental freedoms of LGBT persons. Germany made recommendations. 80. Hungary requested information on the implementation of the new language bill and hoped that regional status would be granted to the Hungarian language in the SubCarpathian region. It was concerned at reports that the courts accepted evidence obtained as a result of ill-treatment, the ineffectiveness of the legal aid system, as well as the inadequate legal framework for independent lawyers. Hungary regretted that Ukraine had failed to ratify the Rome Statute. Hungary made recommendations. 81. India commended Ukraine on ratifying international human rights conventions. It welcomed the corpus of laws and regulations introduced to ensure children’s rights, not least the establishment of the Children’s Ombudsman and amendments to education legislation. It urged Ukraine to ensure effective implementation of the National Plan of Action for children (2010-2016). It asked when the draft anti-discrimination legislation might be adopted. 82. Indonesia welcomed the ratification of the CRPD. It noted the establishment of Roma ethnic cultural associations in Ukraine and the amendment to the Act on Principles of Social Protection for Homeless Persons and Abandoned Children. It commended Ukraine on its efforts to combat trafficking in persons, particularly children, through legislation. Indonesia encouraged Ukraine to step up its efforts in facilitating the issuance of identity documents and birth certificates for the Roma. Indonesia made recommendations. 83. The Islamic Republic of Iran took note of Ukraine’s national report and introductory statement. It shared the concerns raised in the OHCHR compilation report on Ukraine. It made recommendations. 84. Iraq commended the establishment of a separate institutional, legislative and executive mechanism to bring about gender equality. It valued national efforts to provide comprehensive and full education for children with special needs. It welcomed special 12