A/HRC/41/12 110. The Constitutional Court, for its part, had not been abolished, but its structure had been changed. Previously, the Court had been composed of non-professional judges, appointed by different public bodies. It was currently made up of competent and experienced judges and was based in the Supreme Court. 111. Regarding early marriage, the Family Code had formally prohibited marriage before the age of majority, which was set at 18 years. Moreover, the law on marriage had made it obligatory for marriages to be performed by a judge. 112. With regard to the constitutional reform, the delegation recalled that the reform had been preceded by a national conference open to the general public. Moreover, the proceedings of the conference had been published. 113. Freedom of assembly and association, the right to hold peaceful demonstrations, and freedom of the press were guaranteed. The Comoros was the top-ranked country for press freedom in the Arab world. 114. On the basis of all the recommendations received, the Government had endeavoured to consolidate its social policy in favour of children, women and persons with disabilities. Parents and schoolteachers did not administer corporal punishment, which remained an exceptional phenomenon. 115. Trafficking in persons was not a major challenge for the Comoros given its status as an island group. However, the international spotlight placed on this issue had led the Comoros to look at it more closely. 116. The Comoros took note of the relevant recommendations it had received and attached particular importance to following up on those recommendations. 117. Lastly, the head of the delegation thanked all the delegations for their support and encouragement. II. Conclusions and/or recommendations 118. The recommendations formulated during the interactive dialogue/listed below have been examined by the Comoros and enjoy the support of the Comoros: 118.1 Ratify the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (Cabo Verde) (Canada) (Iceland) (Mauritius) (Spain) (Ukraine) (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland); Ratify the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, which the Comoros signed in 2008 (Italy); Become a party to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (Seychelles); 118.2 Continue to strengthen the legal framework for the promotion and protection of human rights by ratifying the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (Ireland); 118.3 Consider completing the ratification processes relating to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights as well as the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (Kenya); 118.4 Speed up the ratification of pending human rights instruments, in particular the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (Chile); 118.5 Take the necessary steps to conclude the ratification process of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and ensure its full implementation (Brazil); 118.6 Ratify the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (Slovenia); GE.19-06795 11