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85.
With respect to the killing of land rights defenders, it was the responsibility of the
Government to bring perpetrators to justice and support the families of those defenders
through the available public redress and compensation scheme.
86.
On the situation in the southern border provinces, special security laws had been
invoked to maintain peace and security. Implementation of such laws was strictly based on
necessity and proportionality. The Government regularly reviewed the need for and
considered the possibility to reduce the use of such laws according to the situation on the
ground.
87.
Qatar welcomed the adoption of the Third National Human Rights Plan.
88.
The Republic of Korea encouraged discussions on the draft Constitution and
stressed the importance of ensuring full respect for freedom of expression and other human
rights.
89.
Romania welcomed the commitment to solving the issues regarding human
trafficking and forced labour and emphasized the importance of implementing the Third
National Human Rights Plan.
90.
Senegal welcomed the submission of an interim report, the Third National Human
Rights Plan, the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act and the Protection of Vulnerable Persons
Act.
91.
Sierra Leone welcomed the Third National Human Rights Plan, the Universal Health
Coverage Scheme and the National Plan for Older Persons.
92.
Singapore welcomed the Third National Human Rights Plan and the commitment to
protecting persons in vulnerable situations.
93.
Slovakia welcomed the Protection of Vulnerable Persons Act and the amendment to
the Criminal Code on child pornography while expressing concern about the applicability
of the death penalty for various criminal offences.
94.
Slovenia welcomed the commitment to mainstreaming human rights into the
education system on different levels.
95.
South Africa highlighted the achievement of several of the Millennium
Development Goals.
96.
Spain noted that some legal provisions could undermine freedom of expression.
97.
The State of Palestine noted efforts in the health sector to ensure high quality health
care and welcomed improvement and prioritization of education.
98.
The Sudan welcomed the amendment to the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act and the
Justice Fund Act of 2015 to ensure that everyone has an equal access to justice.
99.
Swaziland welcomed the commitment of the Government and civil society
organizations to upholding, observing and ensuring the consistency of national laws with
international human rights standards.
100. Sweden was concerned about increased restrictions on freedom of expression in
connection with the constitutional referendum, encouraging full cooperation with the
United Nations in Thailand and follow-through on its standing invitation to the special
procedures.
101. Switzerland expressed concern about the interim constitution, which does not
adequately respect and protect human rights, and about the application of laws restricting
fundamental rights.
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