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15.
Indonesia welcomed the constitutional review in progress, which would result in
stronger protection for human rights. It took positive note of the adoption of key legislation
which, when implemented, would provide protection for human rights. Indonesia stated that
the ratification and implementation of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel,
Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT) would contribute to the efforts to
prevent torture.
16.
Germany appreciated the commitment of Grenada since the first UPR, in particular
to the ratification and accession to various international instruments. Germany remained
concerned about the protection of children against all forms of violence and the situation of
family violence and child abuse, as well as the lawfulness of corporal punishment of
children.
17.
Italy commended Grenada for its commitment to human rights, particularly for the
steps taken to further protect the rights of the child.
18.
Jamaica stated that Grenada had made significant strides to improve the legislative
framework for the protection of human rights. It referred to the recommendation from the
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to develop data collection systems and expand
the mandate of the Central Statistical Office and the recommendation from the Committee
on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women to adopt temporary special measures
to guarantee equal representation of women in Parliament and Government, and requested
the views of Grenada on the feasibility of those recommendations.
19.
Maldives commended Grenada for the progress made since the last review,
including it acceding to key instruments and its efforts to combat violence against women
and protect the rights of children. It encouraged Grenada to continue and strengthen its
efforts in that regard, and in the overall protection of human rights.
20.
Mexico acknowledged progress made by Grenada since the last review. It urged
Grenada to seek technical assistance to meet its human rights commitments, including its
reporting obligations and the strengthening of their plans and human rights programmes.
21.
Montenegro welcomed the ratification of several human rights treaties. It requested
information about progress in implementing the 2014 national sexual and reproductive
health policy and strategic plan; and about activities undertaken to increase the age of
criminality and to ensure that children were held separately from adults in pretrial detention
and after being sentenced.
22.
Morocco welcomed efforts to strengthen the protection of human rights and to revise
national legislation in line with international human rights instruments. It noted that the
difficulties experienced by Grenada were generally connected to the lack resources.
Because of the cooperation of Grenada with it, the international community had the moral
responsibility to help strengthen the human rights system in the country.
23.
Namibia commended Grenada for adopting legislative measures aimed at
eliminating discrimination against women.
24.
Denmark commended Grenada for its constructive engagement in the UPR process
and for the ratification of several human rights treaties since its last review. It hoped that
Grenada would consider ratification of CAT. Denmark referred to the CAT Initiative which
aimed to assist Governments in overcoming obstacles to ratification. It indicated readiness
to explore avenues to assist Grenada in that regard.
25.
Nicaragua took note of progress made by Grenada, highlighting the ongoing
constitutional reform process and the adoption of the Domestic Violence and the Child
Protection Acts. It recognized Grenadian efforts to improve the socioeconomic conditions
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