A/HRC/27/11 28. Timor-Leste took note of the positive steps undertaken by Brunei Darussalam to implement the recommendations of the first UPR. It commended progress made in education, health and women’s rights. 29. Tunisia commended Brunei Darussalam for combating discrimination and violence against women and adopting actions plans on women, persons with disabilities and child protection. It encouraged Brunei Darussalam to modify the law on nationality to ensure gender equality and to provide a climate propitious to the activities of human rights defenders, journalists and civil society. 30. Turkey commended Brunei Darussalam’s participation in regional and global human rights work and its transparent approach to technical cooperation in its human rights and development endeavours. 31. Ukraine noted with appreciation Brunei Darussalam’s efforts to protect cultural rights through the ratification of UNESCO conventions. Ukraine asked how the Sharia Penal Code would be applied to non-Muslims. 32. The United Arab Emirates welcomed the establishment of the Heads of Specialist Trafficking Unit and the Human Trafficking Investigation Unit. It commended the increased inter-agency capacity-building coordination and the appeals for technical assistance in the fight against trafficking. 33. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland welcomed Brunei Darussalam’s progress on social and economic rights and its Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) achievements. It urged the Government to suspend the state of emergency and to ensure that the Sharia Penal Code did not violate rights to freedom of religion. 34. The United States of America acknowledged Brunei Darussalam’s commitment to the rights of children and gender equality. It was concerned that the 2013 Sharia Penal Code would undermine Brunei Darussalam’s international human rights commitments; trade unions could be refused registration; and migrant workers remained vulnerable to forced labour. 35. Uruguay welcomed Brunei Darussalam’s MDG achievements, particularly in education, health and infant mortality. It noted the introduction of legislation to prevent crime and promote human rights. 36. Uzbekistan commended measures taken by Brunei Darussalam to implement the recommendations from the first UPR cycle and the adoption of the National Development Plan to strengthen the family, women’s and children’s rights and juvenile justice. 37. Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) noted the progress made by Brunei Darussalam in implementing the UPR recommendations; its ratification of ILO Convention No. 138 to abolish child labour; the introduction of the National Development Plan; its MDG achievements; and improvements in social protection and equality. 38. Viet Nam appreciated the adoption of the Brunei Vision 2035, which provided a foundation for the protection and promotion of human rights; Brunei Darussalam’s contribution to regional and international human rights cooperation; its implementation of the UPR recommendations on women’s and children’s rights, education and health care. 39. Yemen commended Brunei Darussalam’s steady progress towards achievement of the MDGs through the implementation of social safety net programmes; provision of equal educational opportunities; and safeguarding of the environment and natural resources. 40. Afghanistan believed that children should be involved in development and noted, with satisfaction, Brunei Darussalam’s public-awareness and probation campaigns and 7