A/HRC/45/2 engagement by the delegation of Grenada during the review, accepting 99 recommendations, including two from India, out of 148 recommendations received, showing the strong commitment of Grenada in relation to the universal periodic review process. India congratulated Grenada for a successful review and wished the country all success in its efforts for implementing the accepted universal periodic review recommendations. 706. Jamaica commended Grenada for its very constructive engagement throughout its third universal periodic review cycle, as well as its acceptance of 99 out of 148 recommendations received. It clearly underscored the continued commitment of Grenada to fulfil its international obligations in the field of human rights as well as to safeguard and advance the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all citizens. Jamaica took positive note of the legislative and policy measures adopted by Grenada, such as the establishment of its national gender policy, the entry into force of the trafficking in persons and juvenile justice acts, among others. 707. Libya thanked Grenada for its constructive participation in the universal periodic review, and thanked Grenada for accepting 99 recommendations. Libya congratulated Grenada on the efforts made by the Government to address climate change and to create a safe environment for all. Libya noted an important progress had been made in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals and human rights in the country. 708. Nepal appreciated Grenada’s constructive engagement with the universal periodic review process. Nepal commended Grenada for accepting most of the recommendations received during the third cycle, including the acceptance of both of its recommendations. Nepal welcomed Grenada’s formulation of National Sustainable Development Plan 20202035, putting people at the centre of sustainable development and placing emphasis on development of climate-and-disaster-resilient infrastructure. Nepal noted the Gender Equality Policy and Action Plan 2014-2024 as an important measure for promoting equality and social justice and commended Grenada for progress made in women’s political representation. 709. Vanuatu supported the positive steps taken up by Grenada to strengthen the legislative framework to promote and protect human rights. It urged Grenada to overturn old and discriminatory laws promoting gender equality and to continue to make efforts towards achieving equal access to quality education, especially for children and for lowincome families. Vanuatu wished the Government of Grenada the best in the implementation of its accepted universal periodic review recommendations. 3. General comments made by other stakeholders 710. During the adoption of the outcome of the review of Grenada, two other stakeholders made statements. 711. Edmund Rice International Limited urged the Government of Grenada to remain fully committed to the incorporation of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment into its domestic legislation and to take steps to improve the penitentiary system to bring it into line with international standards. It highlighted the fact that Ronnie Gittens and Rudolph Hall, whose mandatory death sentences were commuted in 1991, still remained in prison and were the only persons in Grenada serving life sentences, which were not judicially imposed. It urged Grenada to take steps to either refer these cases to the Court. It also urged Grenada to expedite implementation of recommendations that enjoyed its support in the third universal periodic review cycle, which included themes such as children’s access to quality education on an equal basis, in particular, children from low-income families, and resolve the long-standing deadlock with the Grenada Union of Teachers regarding docked pay issues and pension and gratuity payments. It urged Grenada to continue to promote gender equality, combat human trafficking, and enact legislation protecting women and children’s rights. 114