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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.
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