A/HRC/39/12 66. The Government was vigilant to protect civil society and bloggers and thus create space for freedom of expression for all walks of life. It had instructed all police stations in Bangladesh to provide security for individuals. Since 2016, no new case had been found where such unfortunate killings had taken place or threats had been made. 67. The Information and Communication Technology Act had been enacted in 2006 to legalize electronic signatures. Following questions raised by the media, the Government had found the section incongruous and agreed to repeal section 57. To combat cybercrime and ensure cybersecurity, Bangladesh was in the process of enacting the Digital Security Act, and would ensure it did not affect freedom of speech and of expression. 68. In 2013, Bangladesh had amended the Child Marriage Restraint Act of 1929 and had raised the marriageable age to 18 for girls and 21 for boys. The special provision in the Act regarding special circumstances would be applied only with the consent of the court and the guardians of the persons involved. So far, there had been no case of misuse of the provision. The Government would remain vigilant on its proper implementation. 69. Regarding ratification of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, he stated that Bangladesh would have to make a detailed analysis of the provisions of the Convention and of their implications on the existing legal system. Thereafter, a decision would be made about whether ratification of the Convention was necessary. The enactment of the Torture and Custodial Death (Prevention) Act 2013 had been testimony that Bangladesh accepted the recommendations of the second review cycle. Before ratifying the Optional Protocol allowing the complaint mechanism, Bangladesh would first need to address the gaps in the national legislation. The Government was planning to bring necessary amendments into the law, in consultation with concerned stakeholders. 70. Brazil commended the generosity in sheltering Rohingya and commended efforts to promote gender equality and reduce poverty. It encouraged Bangladesh to accede to the statelessness conventions and other important instruments. 71. Cambodia commended the amendment of human rights-related legislation, and achievements in economic and social development, and encouraged Bangladesh to provide resources to strengthen national institutions promoting human rights, democracy, good governance and the rule of law. 72. Canada welcomed efforts to host the Rohingya and called upon Bangladesh to implement the Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Convention, 1948 (No. 87), and the Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining Convention, 1949 (No. 98). 73. Chile welcomed progress made in human rights, but expressed concerns about pending requests for visits from special rapporteurs and a working group. 74. China welcomed the country’s efforts in socioeconomic development, poverty reduction, and the improvement of education and health-care services and social protection systems. 75. Côte d’Ivoire congratulated Bangladesh for its solidarity with Rohingya refugees, and encouraged further improvement of the situation of women, children and refugees. 76. Cuba welcomed the approval of new laws and asked what priority the Government had established for providing social security to vulnerable groups. 77. Czechia welcomed the constructive attitude in accepting a great number of Rohingya refugees, but noted serious persisting human rights challenges. 78. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea welcomed legislative and policy measures taken to improve human rights and efforts to develop the country. 79. Denmark expressed concerns about child marriage, and about the lack of human resources and office equipment and the absence of rules that impeded the work of the land commission. 7