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23.
The delegation reported that the law also specifically regulated the field of
newspapers and online publications, by making them equal in all aspects and effects to
paper publications, with the obvious differences related to the diversity of the means of
expression.
B.
Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review
24.
During the interactive dialogue, 35 delegations made statements. The
recommendations made during the dialogue can be found in section II of the present report.
25.
Kuwait commended the efforts to promote and protect human rights and welcomed
the ratification of a number of international conventions and protocols since 2010,
including OP-CRC-SC; the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized
Crime and two Protocols supplementing it; and the Convention on the Prevention and
Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. It noted commendable efforts that San Marino had
made for the promotion of the rights of persons with disabilities and the accession to related
conventions. Kuwait made a recommendation.
26.
Malaysia noted the transparent and consultative approach taken by San Marino with
respect to the UPR and the progress made in the field of human rights, through its
commitment to implementing the recommendations accepted during the first cycle of the
UPR and the introduction of various legislative and institutional measures. In particular,
Malaysia commended San Marino for ongoing and continuous steps to protect women’s
rights and promote the role of women in the country, and measures to further integrate
persons with disabilities into society, in line with its obligations under CRPD, amongst
others. It noted the adoption of important laws and provisions relating to violence against
women and the enforcement of measures for the protection of women, expressed
appreciation for the strong belief of San Marino in the value of the family for human
development and its efforts to protect the family institution, and encouraged them to
continue in that regard. Malaysia made recommendations.
27.
Mexico welcomed the adoption of international instruments since the first cycle of
the UPR. In particular, it noted the ratification of OP-CRC-SC, the United Nations
Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and two Protocols supplementing it. It
recognized the advances made in combating domestic violence, notably through the
implementation of prevention programmes and the provision of medical and psychological
support for victims. It thanked San Marino for the response to its query regarding freedom
of expression. Mexico made recommendations.
28.
Monaco welcomed the advances made regarding the rights of persons with
disabilities, notably the steps taken to implement CRPD, as well as the extension of the
advantages to adoptive and foster parents granted under Law No. 43/2014. Monaco
requested further information on the functioning of the residential centre for persons with
disabilities. It welcomed the ratification of OP-CRC-AC and OP-CRC-SC. Monaco made a
recommendation.
29.
Montenegro commended San Marino for its commitment to the promotion and
protection of human rights, expressing appreciation of its efforts to abolish the death
penalty and protect the rights of women and children. While welcoming the dedication of
San Marino to the UPR process, Montenegro observed that reports to several committees
on the implementation of core human rights instruments were still overdue, and encouraged
the Government of San Marino to make additional efforts to improve cooperation with the
treaty bodies system. It noted the requests made by the Human Rights Committee
concerning the introduction of a juvenile criminal justice system and asked San Marino to
elaborate on the activities taken in that regard. Montenegro made recommendations.
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