A/HRC/25/17 32. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland welcomed progress in LGBT issues and urged Malta to reform its judicial system to minimize time spent in pretrial detention, and ensure equal application of the law. It encouraged the integration of beneficiaries of international protection, guaranteeing the well-being of vulnerable asylum seekers and migrants and ensuring the safety of migrants crossing the Mediterranean. It made recommendations. 33. The United States of America commended the human rights record of Malta and its commitment to the promotion of those rights, both domestically and internationally. It praised recent efforts to promote LGBT rights. It was concerned by the lack of a formal mechanism referring trafficking victims to appropriate services, the detention of young and vulnerable migrants and difficult detention conditions for some migrants. It made recommendations. 34. Uruguay noted the establishment of relevant institutions and the ratification of several international instruments, including the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (CRPD) and the Optional Protocol thereto, and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography (OP-CRC-SC) and efforts to integrate people with disabilities in the education system. Uruguay made recommendations. 35. Viet Nam commended the significant results regarding human rights over the previous four years. It noted the efforts of Malta to maintain a stable socioeconomic development and welfare system, the strengthening of its legal system and the establishment of human rights institutions, including the ministry responsible for civil liberties. It commended measures ensuring gender equality and guaranteeing human rights for vulnerable groups. It made recommendations. 36. Albania commended the legal coverage of all human rights. It noted the commitment of Malta to the rights of vulnerable groups through its national commissions and steps enhancing LGBT rights. It praised the amendment to the Civil Code introducing divorce as a legal remedy, and the amendment to the Equality for Men and Women Act and the “Unlocking the Female Potential” project. Albania made recommendations. 37. Algeria noted the progress made by Malta since 2009, including the appointment of a minister responsible for civil liberties, the ratification of CRPD and OP-CRC-SC. It hoped that the establishment of various bodies, such as NCPE, would contribute to the rights of vulnerable groups. Algeria made recommendations. 38. Argentina commended the ratification of CRPD and its efforts to increase gender equality. It noted the establishment of commissions, commissioners and national bodies to protect vulnerable groups and the enjoyment of their rights. It urged Malta to continue adopting necessary measures to achieve that objective. Argentina made recommendations. 39. Armenia welcomed the legislative and administrative changes made since the previous UPR to improve human rights, particularly the ratification of CRPD and Optional Protocols to CRPD and CRC. It praised projects implemented to protect vulnerable groups and guarantee the protection of their rights. It welcomed efforts relating to nondiscrimination, especially promoting equality on the basis of sexual orientation, age, religion, gender and race. Armenia made recommendations. 40. Australia commended the commitment of Malta to human rights and welcomed legislative steps to overcome discrimination and hate crimes based on gender identity and sexual orientation. It welcomed the extension of the mandate of NCPE. It noted the growing participation of women in the workforce and at a high level of government. Australia encouraged Malta to continue addressing the challenges of increasing irregular migration. Australia made recommendations. 7