A/HRC/11/23 Page 7 same time, especially support for the conclusion of a comprehensive international treaty to combat terrorism; (d) continue its efforts to create a positive working environment for all migrant workers in the Kingdom. Algeria encouraged Saudi Arabia to pursue its policies aiming at the promotion of dialogue among religions and civilisations and to activate its role in this regard at the international level. 29. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland considered that Saudi Arabia could do more in leading society away from cultural practices such as the marriage of young children, and in promoting women’s rights. It recommended that Saudi Arabia (a) enact and implement a law of association to guarantee the right to form civil-society organizations and to protect those organizations from government interference; (b) abolish the guardianship system, which severely limits the rights of women to act as autonomous and equal members of Saudi society; (c) amend the Code of Criminal Practice to stipulate that only individuals aged over 18 will be tried as adults. As a result, the executions of any individuals who were less than 18 years old when they committed the crime should be commuted to a custodial sentence. 30. Egypt thanked Saudi Arabia for establishing mechanisms of redress accessible to all. It asked about the training of those responsible for implementing international instruments. Egypt recommended that Saudi Arabia continue its efforts to (a) disseminate a culture of human rights and strengthen its national efforts to protect human rights, while respecting its cultural specificities and the Shari’a; (b) reform its legal and judicial systems; and (c) combat discrimination and violence against women and reinforce women’s participation in the labour market. 31. Nicaragua noted that reforms were ongoing and recommended that Saudi Arabia consider through the committee of the national Human Rights Commission tasked with examining the compatibility of laws with international conventions and human rights treaties, the possibility of acceding to those international instruments to which it is not yet a party, . 32. Cuba highlighted Saudi Arabia’s contribution towards alleviating the situation of the poorest countries affected by the world food crisis. Cuba recommended that Saudi Arabia (a) continue with measures and programmes aimed at increasing its people’s enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights; (b) with respect to its commendable initiatives to promote dialogue between religious and civilizations, continue its efforts to promote the peace and tolerance of all people that the world needed; (c) given its economic growth, continue to cooperate in a generous way with developing countries. 33. Venezuela acknowledged the action taken to improve the hospital infrastructure and the planning of new installations for health care. Venezuela encouraged Saudi Arabia to continue its work in the health area in support of its entire population, and in this regard it requested additional information about the family and community medicine system which Saudi Arabia intends to develop. 34. Yemen commended efforts to ensure adequate housing through the establishment of a housing development fund offering interest-free loans. Yemen recommended that Saudi Arabia share its good practices regarding provision of decent housing for vulnerable groups, so that others can benefit from such a positive experience. 35. Oman noted that every year Saudi Arabia receives large numbers of expatriates from many parts of the world. Oman asked about the mechanisms in place to better provide the requirements