A/HRC/21/7 40. Ukraine expressed concern at friction between certain religious groups and encouraged Indonesia to undertake necessary efforts to ensure the peaceful resolution of the issue. It welcomed the inclusion of civil society in efforts to promote religious harmony. Ukraine made a recommendation. 41. United Arab Emirates commended Indonesia’s efforts to achieve a modern society and noted with satisfaction continued efforts to protect human rights. It noted in particular the adoption of the principle of equality before the law and the protection of legal and judicial assistance to all citizens. It made recommendations. 42. Indonesia indicated that, as previously mentioned and in line with the commitment to the Human Rights Council, it emphasizes its commitment to full cooperation with the United Nations human rights mechanisms, including the special procedures mandate holders and treaty bodies. It has extended its invitation to three Special Rapporteurs. Indonesia hoped to finalize the schedule for their visits as testimony to the seriousness and commitment that the Government of Indonesia maintains in working with the human rights mechanisms. 43. Indonesia confirmed that the revision is an ongoing process involving a comprehensive review of all 766 articles in the current Bill of the Penal Code covering all aspects of criminal law. Indonesia emphasized the importance of the process as well as the outcome of this exercise in building a sense of ownership for the entire endeavour. The current bill of the revised Penal Code includes the definition of torture and other acts of violence degrading to humans and consistent with the definition stated in the Convention Against Torture Provisions regarding criminal sanctions for such actions have also been included. The bill is included in the Government’s national legislative priorities to be enacted between 2010 and 2014 and the Government is committed to completing this process within this time frame. 44. Numerous human rights education and training courses have been conducted for police and military officers and will continue to feature as one of the Government’s highest priorities. Indonesia confirmed that in those instances where members of the national police or the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) were involved in using excessive force, they have been criminally prosecuted or referred to a disciplinary mechanism. Indonesia referred to the establishment in 2011 of the national police commission, operating as the external supervisory body, with the mandate to receive complaints and suggestions regarding police performance. 45. The merit of acceding to the Rome Statute of ICC has been the subject of considerable discussion in Indonesia since 1998. Indonesia emphasized that the duration of the discussion should not be regarded as a sign of weakness or wavering on anyone’s part but, on the contrary, as the determination of the Government to ensure that everyone is involved and that there is a sense of ownership in the eventual accession. Indonesia reiterated the fact that accession to the Rome Statute is in its national human rights action plan. Indonesia intends to continue with this process and hopes to report and share a positive outcome to this endeavor in the not too distant future. 46. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland welcomed Indonesia’s ratification of the CRPD and efforts to address challenges in Papua and West Papua, where it noted an increase in violence. It noted the occurrence of friction between religious groups and attacks against minorities and encouraged Indonesia to tackle violence against minority faiths and accept visit requests by Special Rapporteurs. It made recommendations. 47. The United States of America commended Indonesia’s pursuit to promote prosperity and address grievances in the Papuan provinces though it remained concerned about allegations of abuses. It voiced concern about the failures to create and enforce a 7