A/HRC/22/10 39. The Czech Republic expressed appreciation for the participation of the Republic of Korea in the UPR process. It asked the Republic of Korea to elaborate more on the reasons for the slow progress in adopting a national anti-discrimination act. It welcomed the interest of the Republic of Korea in acceding to OP-CAT. The Czech Republic made recommendations. 40. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea expressed grave concern over the National Security Act and the Security Surveillance Act. It noted that that the National Security Act was the main source of systematic human rights violations. Many violations of rights, including freedom of expression and assembly had been committed in accordance with the Act, in particular article 7. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea made recommendations. 41. France welcomed the death penalty moratorium and commented on the establishment of an alternative to military service for conscientious objectors and efforts to promote freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly. It asked what concrete measures had been taken to protect migrant workers. It made recommendations. 42. Germany commended the active role of the Republic of Korea in implementing recommendations from the first UPR. It expressed its regret that the Republic of Korea had not yet abolished the death penalty and expressed concern over the long sentences of conscientious objectors and the situation of single mothers and their children. Germany made recommendations. 43. Honduras highlighted the launching of the second National Plan of Action for the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights (2012-2016) and the incorporation in the Plan of the recommendations made by international human rights bodies and from the UPR mechanism. It also referred to important progress made in the protection of children’s rights. Honduras made recommendations. 44. Hungary noted steps taken to achieve gender equality and the protection of women. It requested information on measures to protect pregnant employees as well as to counter discrimination against single mothers. Hungary encouraged the Republic of Korea to continue efforts to protect children from violence and abuse, and to introduce alternative service for conscientious objectors before the next UPR cycle. Hungary made recommendations. 45. India welcomed the withdrawal of the reservation to article 9, paragraph 3, of CRC and the adoption of the Social Services Act and the Gender Impact Assessment and Analysis Act. It expressed its hope that adequate monitoring mechanisms would be established to implement the legislation. India expressed concern over the delayed antidiscrimination bill. It made a recommendation. 46. Indonesia commended the expanded investigatory mandate of the NHRC. It noted the formulation of the second Framework Policy on Immigration (2013-2017). It commended initiatives to eliminate discrimination against women. It welcomed the enactment of the Framework Act on International Development Cooperation, the expanded development assistance and the enactment of the mid-term policy emphasizing the Millennium Development Goals. Indonesia made recommendations. 47. The Islamic Republic of Iran expressed concern about human rights violations, with particular regard to children’s rights. It made recommendations. 48. Iraq expressed its appreciation for measures taken to promote and protect human rights through the adoption of a national plan. It welcomed the act for the prevention of suicide and the promotion of a culture of respect for life. Iraq made recommendations 7