A/HRC/25/4 104. The Government understood the intentions of the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty. The position of Senegal regarding the death penalty remained unchanged since 2004, but it noted the recommendations relating to the Protocol and would consider them. 105. Additionally, the decriminalization of press offences was being examined as part of the draft press code. 106. Singapore congratulated Senegal on its progress in human rights, particularly in education and child protection, including through a training programme for judicial staff and social workers. It made recommendations. 107. Slovenia commended the accession of Senegal to most international human rights instruments. The juvenile justice system continued to cause concern and reports existed of intimidation, threats, physical attacks and arbitrary detention of human rights defenders and journalists. Slovenia made recommendations. 108. South Africa praised the steps taken concerning human rights, including the establishment of the National Observatory on Gender Parity and the commitment of Senegal to the development of Africa. It made recommendations. 109. South Sudan welcomed the steps taken by Senegal to combat FGM. It commended the establishment of institutional frameworks strengthening human rights and noted the progress in implementing recommendations from the previous UPR. It made a recommendation. 110. Spain congratulated Senegal on the progress made in women’s rights. It supported Senegal in its efforts to combat violence within its territory, but noted that all State action in that area should respect the rule of law and human rights. Spain made recommendations. 111. Sri Lanka praised the progress made by Senegal in the promotion and protection of human rights, including on gender parity and the right to education. It welcomed the attention given to the empowerment of women. It made recommendations. 112. The State of Palestine commended Senegal for ratifying the Optional Protocols to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. It welcomed efforts made to address the problem of child beggars and counter trafficking in children. It made recommendations. 113. Sudan noted the legal human rights framework, and the programmes created to implement it and the recommendations from the first UPR. It welcomed the adoption of legislation and programmes, including to protect vulnerable groups. Sudan made recommendations. 114. Switzerland commended Senegal on its commitment against impunity regarding the trial of Hissène Habré. It was concerned about discrimination against the LGBT community in Senegal but noted with satisfaction the abolition of the death penalty in its national legislation. Switzerland made recommendations. 115. Thailand commended the adoption of human rights legislation. It praised the ratification of CRPD and steps taken regarding street children. Concerns surrounding gender discrimination and gender-based violence remained. It made recommendations. 116. Togo praised the promotion of democracy in Senegal, its policies promoting human rights and projects to ensure the people’s well-being. It noted the implementation of several laws, including those on gender parity. Togo made recommendations. 117. Tunisia noted the progress made by Senegal, particularly the ratification of international and regional human rights instruments. It commended the strengthening of 12 GE.13-18935