A/HRC/25/8 72. Concerning enforced disappearances, Mauritius explained that it has not yet ratified the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (CPED) as a number of policy matters are still being studied before a decision to ratify can be taken. 73. Regarding media reform and freedom of the press, Mauritius indicated that it is presently reviewing the media landscape with a view to reforming the media law. In this context, a report on media law reform has been commissioned with the aim of putting in place an appropriate media framework. 74. On the issue of school dropouts, Mauritius described numerous measures that have been taken, and stated that the results are tangible. 75. Regarding children, Mauritius recalled the information it had already provided on the comprehensive Children’s Bill, which was under preparation, and provided additional information. 76. Concerning the rights of persons with disabilities, Mauritius stated that many of the measures adopted had been highlighted in its opening remarks. 77. Spain enquired about measures to ensure that legislation on the electoral process has been amended in line with the ruling of the Human Rights Committee that the requirement for citizens to declare their ethnic and religious status constitutes a violation of article 25 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). It made recommendations. 78. Thailand welcomed the efforts to adopt legislation and reform institutions, and applauded the launch the National Human Rights Action Plan and the efforts to increase public awareness on human rights education through the media and in school curricula. It noted the National Action Plan to Combat Domestic Violence 2012–2015 and made recommendations. 79. Togo praised Mauritius for its strengthened democracy, nation-building activities and consolidation of the fundamental freedoms and rights of its people, despite the limited capacity and resources of the island. It noted the adoption of new laws and the ratification of international human rights instruments. It made a recommendation. 80. Trinidad and Tobago commended Mauritius’ commitment to raising public awareness of human rights and the international treaties through programmes, training and tertiary education. It was heartened to note the enactment of the International Criminal Court Act, which provides for the implementation of the Rome Statute. Trinidad and Tobago made recommendations. 81. Egypt welcomed the new legislation enacted to better guarantee protection of human rights in the areas of equal opportunities, human trafficking and legal aid. It made recommendations. 82. Turkey noted the launch of the National Human Rights Action Plan and welcomed the establishment of the Human Rights Monitoring Committee, the Equal Opportunities Commission and the Truth and Justice Commission. It made recommendations. 83. Uganda welcomed legislation on combating trafficking in persons, legal aid, equal opportunities and protecting human rights. It commended the ratification of OP-CRC-SC and made recommendations. 84. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland urged the Government to prioritize efforts to tackle gender-based violence. With regard to the comments made by the delegation of Mauritius about the British Indian Ocean Territory, the United Kingdom stated that it had no doubts about its sovereignty over the territory, which was ceded to 10