A/HRC/10/75 Page 11 legislation on the death penalty, which goes beyond the most serious crimes as liable to capital punishment. Italy recommended that the State (a) consider, as a first step, amending its legislation on the death penalty to restrict its scope and adjust it to international standards, and (b) consolidate the de facto moratorium on the use of capital punishment with a view to adopting a legal moratorium. Italy welcomed that freedom of religion is legally protected, but noted that there appeared to be restrictions on the ability of non-Muslim religious communities to practice their faith, and that apostasy is considered an offence. It recommended that the State (c) consider aligning its legislation with the provisions of article 18 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. It also recommended that the State (d) pursue and reinforce current efforts to address allegations and reports of discriminatory treatment of migrant workers, especially those related to ill treatment of female domestic workers. 56. The Russian Federation said that the State attached great importance to cooperation with other countries and showed readiness in cooperating in the universal periodic review. It sought detailed information concerning the policy regarding protection of persons with disabilities, and what practical steps had been taken in this connection. It also asked how the State ensures that rights and fundamental freedoms are protected by its anti-terrorist legislation. 57. Mexico noted with satisfaction the progress made with regard to women’s rights, and sought detailed information on measures taken to promote de facto and de jure gender equality. It recommended that the State (a) study the possibility of withdrawing its reservations to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women with regard to equality, particularly those based on nationality, and the celebration of civil acts and marriages. Mexico applauded efforts to protect migrant workers’ rights, asking what measures had been taken to end abusive practices in the workplace and improve the living conditions of foreign workers, particularly those who are undocumented or without a valid visa. It recommended that the State (b) take the necessary measures to guarantee access to civil, penal and labour justice, and assistance and consular protection for all migrants, regardless of their migratory status, to ascertain their rights in cases of abuse. It also sought information on measures taken to ensure that those deprived of their liberty enjoy the rights recognized by international law, in particular the revision of their case and, if taken to court, the procedural guarantees. 58. Regarding the situation of migrant workers, the delegation said that the State has launched a pilot project on contractual labour with the Governments of India and the Philippines. Its implementation will start at the beginning of 2009, in four stages: preparation in the country of origin; transfer and work in the country of destination; preparation for return; and return to the country of origin. Best practices during the full cycle will be established to protect workers and prepare a multilateral memorandum to be presented to the sending and receiving States in the Abu Dhabi Dialogue group. 59. The delegation noted that workers with temporary contracts get a health-care card allowing them free health care. There is also, in some emirates, health insurance covering all workers and paid for by the employers; its generalization to the whole country is being examined. The Labour Ministry is studying the possibility of setting up a new comprehensive work insurance. The law on labour relations and decisions and directives by the Labour Ministry aims at the protection of workers’ salaries. The Ministry also set up an office dedicated to the protection of salaries. It requires that companies asking for collective work permits or electronic quota provide adequate housing to their workers, with respect of specific criteria. The delegation mentioned that access to dispute-settlement mechanisms is a right guaranteed to all workers. If the Ministry, which receives workers complaints, is unable to solve the dispute amicably