A/HRC/25/8 28. As regards the decriminalization of sodomy, Mauritius stated that further consultations were necessary on this issue. It indicated, however, that the Government intends to amend the Criminal Code in order to provide, inter alia, for the offence of marital rape. 29. The delegation stated that the Government is aware that retooling for the future requires a review of the Constitutional regime, including reform of the electoral system. It will present a White Paper on electoral reform in the light of the various proposals made by constitutional experts, including proposals on gender balance. It highlighted the need to bring Constitutional changes through consultations by engaging the population in a national debate. 30. With regard to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, Mauritius noted that although it was not yet a party to the Agreement on the Privileges and Immunities of the Court, draft regulations for the implementation of the agreement have been circulated for comments. Mauritius has already forwarded an instrument of ratification with regard to article 8 of the Rome Statute. 31. Mauritius stated that it was still considering the Kampala amendments with regard to the crime of aggression and that any technical assistance in this regard would be welcome, once the decision is taken to incorporate the crime of aggression in the International Criminal Court Act. 32. In conclusion, Mauritius stated that the review would help it to evaluate how much it has achieved whilst also enabling it to identify areas for improvement. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 33. During the interactive dialogue, 72 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue can be found in section II of the present report. 34. A number of delegations commended Mauritius for holding wide consultation with civil society during the preparation of its national report, as well as for the submission of the mid-term follow-up report on the recommendations of the first UPR cycle. 35. India noted that Mauritius has launched the National Human Rights Action Plan, the Human Rights Portal and the Equal Opportunities Commission. It appreciated its commitment to ensuring the rights of women and children and combating violence against women and commended Mauritius for ratifying the OP-CRC-SC. 36. Indonesia welcomed the adoption of the National Human Rights Action Plan and the legal measures to ensure children’s rights. It applauded Mauritius on its chairmanship of the Global Forum on Migration and Development in 2012, which demonstrated Mauritius’ high commitment to protecting migrants’ rights. It made recommendations. 37. Tunisia welcomed the sustained economic, social and human development in Mauritius. It noted the new Ministry of Social Integration and Economic Empowerment, the National Human Rights Action Plan, the national torture prevention mechanism and the incorporation of the provisions of the Rome Statute into national law. It made recommendations. 38. Kenya commended Mauritius for adopting and implementing long-term policies and actions. It noted that economic, social and political indicators pointed to a healthy environment conducive to an enhanced socioeconomic life. It welcomed recent efforts to strengthen the national human rights institution. Kenya made a recommendation. 39. Kuwait noted that Mauritius had implemented strategies for combating poverty, including the establishment of the Ministry of Social Integration and Economic 6