A/HRC/29/14 15. Indonesia welcomed the constitutional review in progress, which would result in stronger protection for human rights. It took positive note of the adoption of key legislation which, when implemented, would provide protection for human rights. Indonesia stated that the ratification and implementation of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT) would contribute to the efforts to prevent torture. 16. Germany appreciated the commitment of Grenada since the first UPR, in particular to the ratification and accession to various international instruments. Germany remained concerned about the protection of children against all forms of violence and the situation of family violence and child abuse, as well as the lawfulness of corporal punishment of children. 17. Italy commended Grenada for its commitment to human rights, particularly for the steps taken to further protect the rights of the child. 18. Jamaica stated that Grenada had made significant strides to improve the legislative framework for the protection of human rights. It referred to the recommendation from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to develop data collection systems and expand the mandate of the Central Statistical Office and the recommendation from the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women to adopt temporary special measures to guarantee equal representation of women in Parliament and Government, and requested the views of Grenada on the feasibility of those recommendations. 19. Maldives commended Grenada for the progress made since the last review, including it acceding to key instruments and its efforts to combat violence against women and protect the rights of children. It encouraged Grenada to continue and strengthen its efforts in that regard, and in the overall protection of human rights. 20. Mexico acknowledged progress made by Grenada since the last review. It urged Grenada to seek technical assistance to meet its human rights commitments, including its reporting obligations and the strengthening of their plans and human rights programmes. 21. Montenegro welcomed the ratification of several human rights treaties. It requested information about progress in implementing the 2014 national sexual and reproductive health policy and strategic plan; and about activities undertaken to increase the age of criminality and to ensure that children were held separately from adults in pretrial detention and after being sentenced. 22. Morocco welcomed efforts to strengthen the protection of human rights and to revise national legislation in line with international human rights instruments. It noted that the difficulties experienced by Grenada were generally connected to the lack resources. Because of the cooperation of Grenada with it, the international community had the moral responsibility to help strengthen the human rights system in the country. 23. Namibia commended Grenada for adopting legislative measures aimed at eliminating discrimination against women. 24. Denmark commended Grenada for its constructive engagement in the UPR process and for the ratification of several human rights treaties since its last review. It hoped that Grenada would consider ratification of CAT. Denmark referred to the CAT Initiative which aimed to assist Governments in overcoming obstacles to ratification. It indicated readiness to explore avenues to assist Grenada in that regard. 25. Nicaragua took note of progress made by Grenada, highlighting the ongoing constitutional reform process and the adoption of the Domestic Violence and the Child Protection Acts. It recognized Grenadian efforts to improve the socioeconomic conditions 5

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