A/HRC/43/14 95. Greece noted that the 2018 elections had met international standards, but expressed concern about attacks on demonstrators. 96. The delegation of Iraq stated that the Ministry of Defence had established a human rights directorate to investigate allegations of human rights violations and hold accountable those responsible. 97. According to the Personal Status Law (No. 188 of 1959), all forced marriages would be considered null and void. Article 7 defined the minimum age for marriage as 18 years. Persons as young as 15 years could be considered eligible if a judge allowed it. 98. The Endowments of the Christian, Yazidi and Sabaean Mandaean religions had stated that all segments of society in Iraq enjoyed their civil rights. Specialized courts had been set up in order to investigate crimes against religious minorities and terrorism and ensure there was no impunity. Furthermore, the initiative on Iraqi reconciliation was being implemented in cooperation with UNAMI and engaged all ethnic, racial and religious groups in Iraq. 99. Iraq had been striving to improve higher education for all Iraqis without discrimination. Iraq has also prepared curricula for Assyrians and Kurds and adopted democracy and human rights in university curricula. 100. The Government had endeavoured to improve academic enrolment. Dropout rates had decreased from 18 to 3 per cent in the secondary school phase. Programmes had been launched to promote the enrolment of girls. 101. Honduras congratulated Iraq on the implementation of recommendations from the previous cycle. 102. Hungary noted the positive steps taken to implement recommendations, particularly on women’s rights. 103. Iceland welcomed the steps outlined in the report. 104. India noted the adoption of various laws and policies for strengthening human rights. 105. Indonesia commended the State for its efforts made to implement recommendations, particularly with respect to awareness-raising. 106. The Islamic Republic of Iran commended the State for the important policies and measures taken to promote human rights since the second review cycle. 107. Ireland stated that it was disturbed by reports of violations of due process and fair trial, including arrests without warrants. 108. Italy expressed appreciation for efforts to align legislation with international standards. 109. Japan welcomed action taken to promote human rights, including the issuance of a guide on human rights for the army. 110. Jordan commended the State for measures taken to implement the recommendations of the universal periodic review. 111. Kazakhstan acknowledged positive strides and noted that counter-terrorism measures and the protection of human rights were complementary. 112. Kuwait commended the State for having enacted human rights plans and established ad hoc committees. 113. Kyrgyzstan commended the State for having adopted numerous strategies to protect human rights. 114. Estonia expressed concern about the excessive use of force against protesters and laws discriminating against women. 115. Lebanon commended the State for its efforts to protect human rights despite the serious security conditions. 7