A/HRC/36/3 31. The Republic of Korea noted efforts made, including the establishment of the national human rights institution, and the financial contributions Bahrain had made to OHCHR. It stated that issues relating to civil and political rights remained a challenge. 32. Saudi Arabia welcomed the measures taken, particularly relating to cooperation with United Nations mechanisms and the implementation of the recommendations from the second cycle, and commended the efforts to combat human trafficking. 33. Senegal welcomed measures taken, including the establishment of a national human rights institution, a commission on the rights of prisoners and detainees and campaigns to raise awareness of human rights norms among members of the security forces. 34. Sierra Leone noted the establishment of an ombudsman’s office, the Special Investigations Unit and a national plan for the advancement of Bahraini women. It urged Bahrain to authorize visits of special procedure mandate holders. 35. Singapore commended concrete measures to implement recommendations made during the review in 2012 and noted efforts to improve women’s rights and also to protect and support persons with disabilities, in particular through the implementation of programmes and centres to improve access to education and job training. 36. Slovenia called on Bahrain to ensure a safe and enabling environment in which human rights defenders could freely express their views and advocate for the protection and promotion of human rights, and urged the State to reconsider its position on the death penalty. 37. Spain acknowledged efforts made to improve the human rights situation, particularly the establishment of institutions to promote human rights and the adoption of measures to combat torture. 38. Sri Lanka welcomed the strengthening of the rule of law and the judiciary. It requested information on the measures taken to improve the status of women and to empower them to engage in political work and in the legislative process. 39. The Sudan commended the ratification of a number of core human rights instruments, the adoption of legislative measures to combat violence, and the creation of the plan of action to advance the rights of women. 40. Sweden noted that the main Bahraini opposition group, Al-Wefaq, had been dissolved in June 2016, entailing significant limitations on the right to freedom of association and assembly, and that the first execution in over six years had been carried out in January 2017. 41. Switzerland commended efforts such as the establishment of new institutions, but expressed regret about the incomplete implementation of the recommendations of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry and deplored the measures against civil society. 42. Thailand commended the establishment of the national institution for human rights and acknowledged efforts in promoting human rights training and capacity-building, especially for police and law enforcement officials. 43. Tunisia commended the measures taken to strengthen socioeconomic and cultural rights, and welcomed changes to legislation aimed at enhancing the protection of human rights, criminal justice, efforts to combat torture, and the promotion of cultural dialogue. 44. Turkey welcomed the work of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry and the adoption of the civil-settlement initiative to compensate victims. Turkey asked about the measures taken in relation to the unified family law. 45. Uganda welcomed all efforts taken to improve basic mechanisms for the protection of human rights, including the establishment of the commission on the rights of prisoners and detainees. 46. The United Arab Emirates welcomed the State’s cooperation with human rights mechanisms and OHCHR and commended the training programme for police officers and law enforcement officers on human rights. 5