A/HRC/29/17 audiovisual media, including prohibition of any prior censorship of the press. The police provided the security of demonstrations, in accordance with article 49 of the Constitution, which guaranteed observance of public order and respect for public morals. That did not go beyond the framework of article 21 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 30. During the interactive dialogue, 113 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue can be found in section II of the present report. 31. Qatar commended the humanitarian role played by Kuwait and noted that the Amir of Kuwait had received the title of “Humanitarian Leader”. 32. Sierra Leone noted the comprehensive national Development Plan, its provisions on women’s empowerment and the open invitation to the special procedures. 33. Slovakia shared the concern expressed by treaty bodies regarding the status of stateless persons and their lack of rights. 34. Slovenia remained concerned that early marriage was permitted by law and that young girls continued to be forcibly married. 35. Somalia asked about what Kuwait planned to do to support initiatives aimed at the promotion and protection of persons with albinism worldwide. 36. South Sudan applauded the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development for providing official development assistance to developing countries. 37. Spain commended Kuwait for the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)and reforms undertaken with regard to gender equality. 38. The State of Palestine commended the ratification of CRPD and the Arab Charter of Human Rights. 39. The Sudan noted the efforts to promote the rights of women, children, persons with disabilities and the elderly and appreciated the ratification of CRPD. 40. Swaziland commended the financial contributions made to mitigate the harsh living conditions experienced by African countries. 41. Sweden noted that, in 2013, five executions had been carried out, for the first time since 2007. 42. Switzerland expressed concern about the uncertain situation of over 100,000 stateless persons known as Bidouns. 43. Tajikistan noted the measures taken for development of accessibility to health care and environmental protection. 44. Thailand noted the improvement of women’s access to the labour market, but remained concerned about discrimination against them. 45. Timor-Leste appreciated the efforts to regularize the situation of stateless persons and to mainstream children with disabilities within regular classes. 46. Togo appreciated progress in the rights of women, children and older persons and commended the development assistance from Kuwait in Africa. 7