A/HRC/45/2 393. With respect to the recommendation to ensure in the constitution the supremacy of international human rights law over domestic law, the delegation informed that, in accordance with Kyrgyzstan’s Constitution, the international treaties that had come into force in the manner prescribed by the law, and to which Kyrgyzstan were party, were a constituent part of Kyrgyzstan’s legal framework. 394. In terms of vulnerable groups, while Kyrgyzstan had noted recommendations pertaining to the protection and advancement of the LGBTI community, and adoption of comprehensive legislation against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, the delegation underlined that nobody in Kyrgyzstan could be subject to discrimination based on gender, race, language, disability, ethnic affiliation, religion, age, political or other beliefs, education, origin, property or other. Kyrgyzstan was making successive steps in its national legislation’s adaptation to international standards regarding LGBTI persons, including the right to gender reassignment and associated changes in passport details, affirmed by law. 395. On torture, the delegation noted the recommendation for the creation of an independent body for investigating all allegations of torture, and stated its belief that Kyrgyzstan’s existing legislation contained adequate provisions in this respect. It asserted that, under Kyrgyzstan’s criminal legislation, pre-trial procedures were conducted by independent bodies governed by law, the Military prosecutor’s office and the State Committee of National Security. 396. With respect to adopting a comprehensive freedom of information law in line with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the delegation deemed that existing legislation contained adequate provisions to protect mass media, freedom of speech, and freedom of expression. 397. On inciting racial, ethnic, national, religious and trans-regional hatred, and the recommendation to amend Article 313 of the Criminal Code to bring it in compliance with Articles 19(3) and 20(2) of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the delegation asserted its belief that the Criminal Code Article did not contradict these Articles of the Covenant. 2. Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Council on the outcome of the review 398. During the adoption of the outcome of the review of Kyrgyzstan, 13 delegations made statements.** 399. Saudi Arabia expressed its appreciation for the efforts of Kyrgyzstan to further bolster human rights in line with international standards. It recommended that the Human Right Council adopt the report of the Working Group outcome on Kyrgyzstan, and expressed the hope that Kyrgyzstan would succeed in implementing the supported recommendations. 400. Sri Lanka appreciated that Kyrgyzstan had accepted 193 out of 232 recommendations received from delegations, including five out of six recommendations made by Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka noted the Government’s efforts to combat human trafficking, and legislative amendments introduced for improvements in fair trial guarantees and ** 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/45session/Pages/Oralstatements.aspx 73