A/HRC/29/4 111. Serbia stated that the use of torture and the lack of justice for victims should be further addressed. It also noted the discrimination and intolerance towards marginalized groups. Serbia made recommendations. 112. Sierra Leone commended Kyrgyzstan for the progress made in promoting human rights. It expressed concern at the high incidence of child abuse, early marriage and sexual exploitation of children, as well as discrimination on religious grounds. Sierra Leone made recommendations. 113. Slovenia welcomed the accession of Kyrgyzstan to the Second Optional Protocol to ICCPR. It expressed concern that the legal framework of the presidential elections was inconsistent with the Constitution. Challenges remained with regard to the investigation of attacks on journalists. Slovenia made recommendations. 114. Spain praised the ratification of the Second Optional Protocol to ICCPR as well as the legislative reforms to improve the situation of women. It was concerned about the legal initiatives resulting in discrimination based on sexual orientation. Spain made recommendations. 115. Regarding the questions on the protection of children, the delegation stated that Kyrgyzstan had become the first country in Central Asia to adopt a Children’s Code providing guarantees and procedures for the protection of children, including vulnerable groups such as children living in difficult circumstances and children in conflict with the law. The Coordination Council on Juvenile Justice attached to the Government had been established. 116. In conclusion, the delegation thanked the State representatives for their active participation in and contribution to the review process and assured them that the Government would pay serious attention to the views expressed and the valuable recommendations put forward during the interactive dialogue. II. Conclusions and/or recommendations 117. The recommendations formulated during the interactive dialogue and listed below have been examined by Kyrgyzstan and enjoy the support of Kyrgyzstan: 117.1. Continue harmonizing national legislation with the Constitution and international human rights norms (Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)); 117.2. Take measures to ensure that all legislation is in full compliance with international human rights obligations (Costa Rica); 117.3. Continue the work to bring the national legal framework in line with its international obligations (Russian Federation); 117.4. Continue to fulfil its international obligations and commitments it has made in the field of human rights taking into account the country’s development and its historical, cultural and religious background (Bangladesh); 117.5. Review the compliance of national legislation with the provisions of ICCPR (Sweden); 117.6. Empower legal advisers in parliament to review draft laws and policies, incorporate input from civil society and experts in the international  The conclusions and recommendations have not been edited. 14