A/HRC/43/6 responsible for the death of the three protesters. Compensation would be paid to the injured protesters and to the families of those protesters who had been killed. 86. The Gambia experienced challenges in tackling trafficking in persons, and in implementing legislation prohibiting child marriage, child labour and female genital mutilation. The Government remained committed to addressing those challenges. 87. The Government was committed to reviewing the Criminal Code with a view to removing the criminal sanctions against the gay and lesbian community, while respecting the values of the cultural and religious society that made up the Gambia. 88. The anti-corruption legislation was not fit for purpose and new legislation was expected to be enacted in 2020. 89. Argentina noted the ratification of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance and progress made towards abolishing the death penalty. 90. Australia welcomed the steps taken to improve the human rights framework, the commencement of hearings by the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission and the ban on female genital mutilation. 91. Azerbaijan welcomed the increased cooperation of the Gambia with treaty bodies and special procedures, and the ratification of several international human rights instruments. 92. The Bahamas commended the Gambia for its commitment to realizing the rights of its citizens, as demonstrated through initiatives that included constitutional and legislative reforms. 93. Bangladesh noted the ratification of human rights instruments, the establishment of a ministry responsible for women’s affairs, children and social welfare, and the establishment of the National Human Rights Commission. 94. Belgium noted the progress made since the previous review, but also noted that further progress could be achieved by increasing the protection of human rights in line with international standards. 95. The Plurinational State of Bolivia welcomed the national policy on the promotion of women, as well as the establishment of an agricultural council. 96. Botswana noted the adoption of new constitutional, legislative and regulatory reforms to protect human rights, the cooperation by the Gambia with human rights mechanisms, and the State’s renewed commitment to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. 97. Brazil applauded the ratification of the Convention against Torture, the establishment of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission and the adoption of a moratorium on capital punishment. 98. Burkina Faso welcomed the establishment of the National Human Rights Commission. It expressed concern about child marriage and female genital mutilation. 99. Burundi welcomed the national development plan for 2018–2021, and measures towards the improvement of the administration of justice and public health and for the benefit of women and children. 100. Canada noted the peaceful transition to democracy and the focus on the protection of human rights. It encouraged the Gambia to ensure that the National Human Rights Commission acted independently and effectively. 101. The Central African Republic congratulated the Gambia on its invitation to special procedure mandate holders and on reviewing legislation with a view to protecting freedom of expression. 102. Chile expressed its expectation that the process of reviewing, inter alia, the Criminal Code and the Children’s Act, would meet the highest human rights standards. 8