A/HRC/37/15 expressing concern about the continued implementation of the death penalty and inhumane conditions for those awaiting execution. 62. Austria welcomed the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and the Action Plan to Combat Trafficking in Persons. 63. Azerbaijan appreciated the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and the Action Plan to Combat Trafficking in Persons. It encouraged Japan to create an independent national human rights institution. 64. Bahrain welcomed the Act on Punishment of the Preparation of Acts of Terrorism and Other Organized Crimes. 65. Bangladesh appreciated the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and the Act on the Promotion of Efforts to Eliminate Unfair Discriminatory Speech and Behaviour against Persons Originating from Outside Japan. It expressed concerns about conditions in the workplace. 66. Belarus welcomed the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and the Trafficking in Persons Protocol, and the fourth Basic Plan for Gender Equality. It expressed concerns at reports of persisting problems regarding sexual exploitation of children, lack of legal protection for journalists, and the recently adopted Act on the Protection of Specially Designated Secrets. 67. Belgium welcomed progress on children’s rights and highlighted the need for further progress in the areas of gender equality and violence against women. It encouraged Japan to launch a thorough public debate on the death penalty. 68. Benin commended cooperation with the special procedures and appreciated the support by Japan for the economic and social development of the least developed countries. 69. Bhutan welcomed the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. 70. Bosnia and Herzegovina welcomed the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and the Trafficking in Persons Protocol. 71. Botswana welcomed the fourth Basic Plan for Gender Equality, aimed at eliminating all forms of violence against women. It noted the absence of a specific law defining racial discrimination. 72. Brazil expressed concern about the possible risks to journalists regarding the Act on the Protection of Specially Designated Secrets. It welcomed the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and amendments to the Penal Code to address sexual crimes. 73. Brunei Darussalam appreciated the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the subsequent enactment into law. 74. Japan emphasized that each recommendation from the United Nations human rights mechanisms would be duly considered and appropriately dealt with, taking into account various aspects including the Sustainable Development Goals. 75. “Unity in diversity” — accepting and respecting the differences of others — was one of the core concepts for the Olympic and Paralympic Games being held in Tokyo in 2020. 76. Japan had been monitoring the implementation of the Act for Eliminating Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities and would make necessary revisions. 77. On business and human rights, Japan would develop and publish its national action plan in the coming years. 78. Japan had continuously held meetings of the Council for Ainu Policy Promotion, with Ainu representation, to promote comprehensive policy. 6