A/HRC/29/15 118. Senegal welcomed the new Constitution, the Criminal Code amendment, the democratization package, the NHRI and the OP-CAT ratification. 119. Serbia encouraged Turkey to continue its efforts towards gender equality in social, political and economic spheres of influence. 120. Sierra Leone expressed concern about reports of police impunity. It urged Turkey to ensure the independence of the judiciary and to promote interreligious integration. 121. Singapore commended Turkey for carrying out wide-ranging legal reforms, and welcomed the emphasis placed on equality and non-discrimination in the Constitution. 122. Slovakia commended the introduction of the right to file individual complaints before the Constitutional Court. 123. Slovenia commended the open-door policy towards Syrian refugees, and noted that gender equality challenges remained. 124. Somalia commended Turkey on ratifying the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence. 125. South Sudan welcomed the generosity, solidarity and protection provided to Syrian refugees. 126. Spain welcomed the ratification of OP-CAT, and expressed concerns about restrictions on freedom of opinion, association and assembly. 127. Sri Lanka commended the approach taken in the advancement of the family as a cohesive unit. 128. The State of Palestine commended efforts to combat discrimination and strengthen human rights, particularly in terms of accessible education and curriculum reform. 129. The Sudan welcomed measures to improve human rights protections focused on women, children and persons with disabilities, and commended the Constitutional amendments of 2010. 130. Sweden recognized the strengthening of the protection of freedom of expression, but noted that authorities encouraged self-censorship. 131. Maldives recognized efforts to combat violence against women and honour crimes, and encouraged Turkey to enhance efforts to improve the quality of education. 132. The Syrian Arab Republic questioned the aims of Turkey’s open borders and temporary protection and the application of the anti-terrorism law. 133. Tajikistan welcomed the effective application and strengthening of the legal frameworks related to human rights, and judicial reforms. 134. Thailand welcomed the adoption of the democratization package in 2013, which enhanced the rights of minorities. 135. Timor-Leste noted the protection against child labour, but remained concerned about violence against women, despite progress on women’s rights. 136. Togo commended the comprehensive legal and political human rights reform. 137. Tunisia noted the legal human rights reforms and protection of women against violence and discrimination. It encouraged Turkey to ratify pending treaties and align the NHRI with the Paris Principles. 138. Turkmenistan noted the judicial reform packages, aimed at strengthening the independence of the judiciary and facilitating access to justice. 11