A/HRC/15/13 77. The Sudan commended Turkey’s educational policy, including the electronic school database to identify non-enrolment and drop-out cases. The Sudan looked forward to the implementation of a joint project aimed at reducing illiteracy among women. It welcomed the Child Protection Act, which had entered into force in 2005. It made a recommendation. 78. Uruguay highlighted the abolition of the death penalty and welcomed the recent ratification of CRPD and the signature of the Optional Protocol thereto. It took note of training activities for judges and prosecutors regarding the application of the Penal Code and welcomed initiatives to promote the rights of children in cooperation with United Nations agencies. It made recommendations. 79. Argentina commended Turkey’s achievements in harmonizing domestic laws with international standards. Argentina made recommendations. 80. Kuwait welcomed measures to strengthen cooperation with international human rights institutions and efforts to overcome human rights challenges. It referred to reforms related to combating torture, the prison system, and freedom of expression and association. It also commended measures in the area of children’s rights. Kuwait made recommendations. 81. Austria welcomed the civil society involvement in Turkey’s report and its standing invitation to special procedures. It expressed concern about reservations to human rights treaties and its constitutional definition of “minorities”. It asked about Turkey’s plan for “democratic opening”. It welcomed constitutional reform and the establishment of an ombudsman, but expressed concern over juvenile justice. It made recommendations. 82. The Libyan Arab Jamahiriya noted Turkey’s improvements in its human rights situation and requested information about training programmes for people addressing human rights issues, plans to include human rights education in school curriculums and bilateral programmes and projects for institutional strengthening. It made recommendations. 83. Australia welcomed Turkey’s public awareness campaign on non-discrimination and expressed concern at ongoing restrictions on freedom of expression, including minoritylanguage broadcasting. Australia pointed to the possibility that broad anti-terror law interpretations might potentially lead to further prosecutions and disproportionate prison sentences. It echoed concerns about violence against women and the need for their political empowerment. Australia made recommendations. 84. France welcomed Turkey’s commitment to developing anti-discrimination legislation and asked about measures to ensure that all communities enjoyed the rights recognized for all Turkish citizens. France noted with concern that access to 3,700 websites was denied. France asked whether Turkey would consider signing CED and about obstacles to its ratification. It made recommendations. 85. Morocco commended Turkey’s efforts to encourage dialogue among peoples, cultures and civilizations, and welcomed the priority placed on human rights education and training in the national strategy on human rights awareness. Morocco made recommendations. 86. Japan welcomed Turkey’s comprehensive human rights reform process and positive developments regarding freedom of expression, and recognized its more liberal approach in parallel with European Union accession efforts. Despite efforts, Japan noted persisting challenges regarding women’s rights and the harassment and prosecution of human rights defenders. Japan made recommendations. 87. Germany welcomed the penalization of ‘excessive physical punishment’, but referred to human rights lawyers who had reportedly been subjected to administrative and 11