A/HRC/25/3 119. South Sudan noted the legal and judicial system reforms, particularly in order to increase the participation of women, and welcomed the positive efforts to regulate the situation of domestic workers. 120. Spain regretted that Saudi Arabia had not been able to comply with commitments relating to the rights of persons sentenced to capital punishment, particularly children. It welcomed measures adopted to combat domestic violence. 121. Sri Lanka noted that accession to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) was under consideration. It welcomed the efforts to promote women’s participation in public life and the rights of domestic workers. 122. The State of Palestine noted efforts to protect and promote human rights, praised the accession to several instruments and welcomed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding with OHCHR. 123. The Sudan noted that Saudi Arabia has attracted migrant workers, and commended the adoption of human trafficking legislation. 124. Sweden was concerned that the number of executions appear to have increased and asked whether corporal punishment might be abolished. 125. Poland noted the progress in various areas, including attempts to improve the situation of women. It was concerned about the practice of legal male guardianship over women and about sex segregation in the workplace. 126. The Syrian Arab Republic made recommendations. 127. Tajikistan commended the work of Saudi Arabia in improving its judicial system, implementing human rights measures and strengthening the education of women. 128. Thailand commended the adoption of legislation on human trafficking and progress made in women’s rights, domestic violence and interfaith and intercultural dialogue. 129. Togo welcomed the Memorandum of Understanding between Saudi Arabia and OHCHR, legislation on human trafficking and domestic workers, and measures aimed at women and children. 130. Tunisia commended the efforts in ratifying a number of international conventions, and the legal and judicial reforms. It encouraged Saudi Arabia to continue its efforts in combating discrimination against women and migrants in areas of health, education and employment. 131. Turkey commended the increased women’s empowerment and requested information on measures to promote freedom of expression. It considered the mechanisms to register and monitor migrant workers as positive. 132. Turkmenistan praised the measures adopted with regard to human rights, including new laws and institutions. 133. On the rights of migrant workers, Saudi Arabia highlighted its ratification of the relevant ILO conventions. It stated that many of the issues raised concerning practices affecting the situation of women in the Kingdom are attributable to misconceptions, inaccurate information or erroneous practices that are contrary to the provisions of Islamic sharia and national laws. In order to remedy such modes of behaviour, the State is intensifying its endeavours to promote human rights education as an effective tool to raise social awareness of women’s rights and tackle these erroneous practices at their roots. 134. Saudi Arabia noted that the Ministry of Health is implementing a Decennial Strategy for the period 2010–2020 to provide health care. The Kingdom is implementing a national 12