A/HRC/25/3 63. It reiterated that the Code of Criminal Procedure contained all the safeguards needed to protect the rights of accused persons, such as the right to a lawyer during the investigation and trial, the right to a fair and public trial and the right to be present when the judgement is handed down. The statutory procedures ensure that juveniles are treated in a manner consistent with their age and include admission, immediately after their arrest, to one of the juvenile centres supervised by the Ministry of Social Affairs; placement in detention only if so ordered by a juvenile judge; the stipulation that the criminal investigation officers arresting juveniles must wear civilian clothes; prohibition of placing juveniles in handcuffs; conduct of the investigation and trial proceedings in specialized juvenile centres and in the presence of their guardian and a sociologist; and subjection of all prisons and detention centres to control by the judiciary. 64. Cuba highlighted the positive results achieved in education and the numerous actions and programmes to guarantee health care. 65. Cyprus commended the accession to a number of human rights treaties as well as the project to build the capacity of the judiciary. 66. Czech Republic expressed appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s efforts in certain areas of human rights, but regretted that NGOs are not allowed to operate freely in the country. 67. Denmark commended the progress achieved in promoting women’s rights. However, it noted with serious concern the severe discrimination against women, including the system of guardianship and domestic violence. 68. Djibouti welcomed the efforts to protect and promote human rights through international cooperation and commended Saudi Arabia on its economic aid to developing countries. 69. Ecuador noted the ratification of OP-CRC-AC and OP-CRC-SC and the advances made in women’s participation in public life. 70. Kuwait commended Saudi Arabia’s accession to OP-CRC-AC and OP-CRC-SC and ILO Convention No. 138 and commended its cooperation with OHCHR to develop its human rights capacities. 71. Ethiopia acknowledged Government efforts to provide basic services to its people and protect human rights. 72. Finland noted Saudi Arabia’s efforts on women’s rights. It welcomed the new law on domestic abuse and asked what further measures were being taken to advance the status and rights of women. 73. France welcomed Saudi Arabia’s policy to modernize its society and its progress on the role of women in society. 74. Germany asked Saudi Arabia how it ensured equal access for girls to primary education and that they remained in education and what further measures would be taken to protect migrant workers. 75. Greece recognized Saudi Arabia’s steps regarding women’s rights. It commended the accession to OP-CRC-AC and OP-CRC-SC, and asked for more information on the implementation of those protocols at the national level. 76. Hungary appreciated the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding for technical cooperation with OHCHR as well as efforts on judicial and legislative reforms. It asked whether the powers of its Human Rights Commission would be expanded. 8