A/HRC/44/2 known as Valtonic, Mr. Arenas was convicted in Spain for glorification of terrorism. In July 2019, the European Court of Human Rights rejected his claim, which showed that the Spanish Justice complied with international standards in this case. 370. The delegation indicated that the use of legitimate force by police and security forces in Spain requires the respect of the principles of necessity and proportionality. It further stated that internal inspection of personnel and security services monitor the correct observance of such rules and codes of conduct. However, when extralimitations may occur, the rule of law steps in by the means of the Judiciary. 371. Regarding the Organic Law on the Protection of Citizens’ Security, the delegation noted the foreseeability of necessary modifications being incorporated into the Organic Law, depending on the result of the unconstitutionality appeal still pending before the country’s constitutional Court. 372. Before concluding, the delegation informed that Spain will present an intermediate report in order to facilitate the follow-up given to the accepted recommendations. Furthermore, in view of the interconnection between Agenda 2030 and human rights and in line with the practice already initiated in the national report for the third cycle, Spain intends to align the 275 recommendations received with the Sustainable Development Goals. The delegation thanked the secretariat for its support in relation to its third universal periodic review. 2. Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Council on the outcome of the review 373. During the adoption of the outcome of the review of Spain, 13 delegations made statements.** 374. Egypt welcomed the positive steps taken by Spain to protect and promote human rights, particularly the establishment of the National Bureau for Combating Hate Crimes. Egypt commended Spain on the reduction in the number of dropouts to adopt the universal health policy. 375. Iraq thanked Spain for the engagement with the universal periodic review process and commended Spain on the acceptance of most recommendations received. Iraq particularly appreciated that Spain accepted Iraq’s recommendations concerning trafficking in persons, discrimination against migrants and conditions of asylum seekers. Iraq hoped that Spain would implement the accepted recommendations in line with international obligations. 376. Mauritania welcomed Spain’s efforts made in the area of promotion and protection of human right and in particular the ratification of fundamental United Nations instruments and their integration into its national legislation and policies. Mauritania welcomed the establishment of inclusive policies to integrate migrants, refugees and asylum seekers, and on the strengthening of capacity in this regard. 377. Namibia thanked Spain for the transparency and engagement demonstrated during the universal periodic review process. It regretted that Spain only partially accepted ** The statements of the delegations that were unable to deliver them owing to time constraints which were made available are posted on the extranet of the Human Rights Council, at https://extranet.ohchr.org/sites/hrc/HRCSessions/RegularSessions/44session/Pages/Oralstatements.aspx 64