A/HRC/30/14 59. Libya applauded Croatia for implementing recommendations from the first review and valued the progress made in protecting human rights. It welcomed the measures taken in respect of racial discrimination, gender equality, domestic violence and violence against women, children’s rights, the rights of persons with disabilities, migrants, trafficking in persons and asylum seekers. Libya welcomed measures in the administration of justice and the efforts to reduce the backlog of unresolved cases. 60. Malaysia noted efforts made since the first review to strengthen the legislative and institutional framework. It commended efforts on gender equality and women’s empowerment as well as on children’s rights through the adoption of the National Strategy on the Rights of Children. It noted challenges in the promotion and protection of human rights, including in combating domestic violence and the negative attitudes and prejudices against ethnic minorities. 61. Maldives welcomed the entry into force of the Act on the Ombudsman, the amendment of the Social Welfare Act and the adoption of the Family Act of 2014. It noted efforts to provide inclusive education for children with disabilities and achievements on the welfare of children. It encouraged coordination between government bodies dealing with the welfare of children. 62. Mexico commended Croatia for the entry into force of the Free Legal Aid Act and expressed the hope that access to legal aid would be ensured pursuant to the principle of non-discrimination, including to migrants and asylum seekers. It encouraged Croatia to ensure that the functions of the Ombudsman would receive appropriate support from the parliament and other government bodies. 63. Montenegro commended Croatia for its endeavours in relation to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex population and welcomed the adoption of the Life Partnership Act establishing legal rights, including to marry, for same-sex couples. It asked about the results achieved and about future plans to promote and protect the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons. Montenegro appreciated the efforts in promoting and protecting the rights of children. It noted progress in reducing the number of children in institutions and strengthening day-care services. 64. Morocco welcomed the measures taken to combat discrimination. It noted the adoption of a national strategy to create a favourable environment for civil society. It congratulated Croatia for the progress made in improving the rights of women and combating domestic violence. It noted the ongoing implementation of policies for gender equality. 65. Namibia applauded Croatia for the various efforts made to eliminate discrimination and equality, such as the National Programme for the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights 2013–2016, the action plan for removing barriers to achieving equal rights in the area of integration (2013–2015) and the National Policy for Gender Equality 2011–2015. 66. The Netherlands welcomed efforts to achieve gender equality and expressed concern about the levels of domestic violence against women. It expressed concerned over the administrative capacity of the courts to deal with war crime prosecutions and witness support and protection, the speed of investigations and the dealing with the remains. It also expressed concern about the lack of independence of the judiciary, which weakened the rule of law. 67. Nicaragua stated that the human rights situation in Croatia had improved with the adoption of the gender equality act and the ratification of the Hague Convention, as well as of the Family Act, which governs the rights of the child. 68. Nigeria commended the National Programme for the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights 2013-2016 and the set-up of the Ombudsman mechanism. It welcomed 10