A/HRC/28/10 Government and judiciary and progress in combating domestic violence. Singapore made recommendations. 73. Slovenia noted with concern violence against women and children and the lack of legislation criminalizing all forms of violence against women. It inquired about Kazakhstan’s intention to bring media freedom legislation in line with international standards. It encouraged Kazakhstan to combat all forms of discrimination. Slovenia made recommendations. 74. Spain welcomed progress on non-discrimination on the basis of gender, the reduction of grounds for the imposition of the death penalty and the establishment of a national preventive mechanism against torture. Spain made recommendations. 75. Sri Lanka took note of Kazakhstan’s endeavours to ensure socioeconomic development and commended measures to protect children’s rights. It welcomed efforts to combat counter terrorism and trafficking in persons. It made recommendations. 76. The Sudan welcomed the adoption of the national plan in support of persons with disabilities and the strategy for gender equality. It commended the amendments to the Labour Code and the Criminal Code. The Sudan made recommendations. 77. Sweden noted that Kazakhstan had not yet abolished the death penalty. It drew attention to setbacks regarding free speech and media freedom. Kazakhstan had also failed to liberalize legislation on freedom of assembly. Sweden made recommendations. 78. Switzerland considered that the ambiguous terms used in certain articles of the amended Criminal Code could impede the activities of human rights defenders. It expressed concern regarding the inadequacy of the penalties for cases of torture and ill-treatment. Switzerland made recommendations. 79. Tajikistan noted several achievements made by Kazakhstan in implementing its human rights obligations. It welcomed the adoption of new regulations for the registration of migrants and efforts to support national minorities. It made recommendations. 80. Thailand commended the strategy for gender equality and projects to eliminate discrimination against children with HIV/AIDS and their families. It urged Kazakhstan to expedite the process of ratification of CRPD. Thailand made recommendations. 81. Turkey welcomed the national action plan for the implementation of UPR recommendations, plans to modernize the law enforcement system and rules regarding family reunification visas. It was concerned that the quota system on the recruitment of foreign labour might lead to discrimination. Turkey made recommendations. 82. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland encouraged Kazakhstan to implement its National Human Rights Action Plan. It expressed concerns about restrictions on civil society, freedom of expression and religious freedom. It made recommendations. 83. The United States of America commended efforts to address impunity for torture and to establish a national preventive mechanism. It expressed disappointment at legislative restrictions on freedom of expression, non-registered religious organizations and trade unions. It made recommendations. 84. Uruguay commended Kazakhstan’s cooperation with the international human rights system, particularly with the Special Procedures. It noted measures to improve the prison system and welcomed the decrease of maternal and child mortality. It made recommendations. 85. Uzbekistan noted progress in developing and strengthening national human rights mechanisms, including extending the mandate of the Ombudsman. It noted with satisfaction 10