A/HRC/8/52 page 142 4. Views expressed on the outcome by the State under review and concluding remarks 374. Indonesia stated that most of the points raised by other stakeholders were sufficiently addressed in its statement. Indonesia responded to the criticism levelled at the Government by the Komnas-HAM. As already stated, its legal foundation makes it one of the strongest commissions. While acknowledging that it is funded by the State budget, the Commission has never been prevented from criticizing the Government in any forum, including in this Council. 375. Concerning the criticism on the way the Government has handled the issue of Ahmadiyah, Indonesia reiterated that it has never interfered in interpreting religious doctrine or limiting religious freedom in the country. The Ahmadiyah issue is not simply a question of freedom of religion. Extra caution is needed since this issue is highly sensitive and involves dual aspects. On the one hand, the Government is responsible for promoting a harmonious life amongst religions and their believers. On the other hand, the Government is mandated to uphold law and order, and committed to eradicate extremism and radicalism. 376. In closing, Indonesia extended its gratitude to the members of the Council, observer States and other participating stakeholders for their active involvement leading up to the adoption of the Working Group report. Indonesia reaffirmed its full support to the universal periodic review mechanism and its follow-up process. The exercise is intended to achieve the final objectives of, inter alia, the improvement of the situation on the ground and ensuring that the principles of universality, interdependence and indivisibility are fully upheld. It also observed that the review mechanism so far has been successful in reviewing the obligations, commitments and performance of all countries without exception, placing them all on an equal footing. The exercise has been a precious opportunity for Indonesia to take stock of its current position in human rights fields as well as a chance to test the efficiency of this mechanism. In this regard, Indonesia expressed its hope that the genuine dialogue that was shown so far will continue in good faith. 377. Indonesia hoped that the explanations provided would enhance the understanding of the complex challenges it faces in its endeavours to promote and protect human rights. In this respect, it expressed its sincere appreciation for the comments, observations, and criticisms made by the distinguished delegations of member States, observers and the national human rights institutions as well as non-governmental organizations. Indonesia valued these inputs, as it considers them to be reflections of the common responsibility and the need to witness further progress in the promotion and protection of human rights in Indonesia. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 378. The review of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was held on 10 April 2008 in conformity with all the relevant provisions contained in Council resolution 5/1, and was based on the following documents: the national report submitted by the United Kingdom in accordance with the annex to Council resolution 5/1, paragraph 15 (a) (A/HRC/WG.6/1/GBR/1); the compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (b) (A/HRC/WG.6/1/GBR/2); and the summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (c) (A/HRC/WG.6/1/GBR/3).

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