A/HRC/42/11 concern at the fact that homosexuality was considered a criminal offence and that children under 18 years of age may be sentenced to life imprisonment and corporal punishment. 40. Viet Nam commended the State’s commitment to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, and appreciated its efforts to protect the rights of persons with disabilities and older persons. 41. Czechia appreciated the activities conducted to promote women’s rights, but expressed its concern at the possible consequences of recently implemented third phase of the Syariah Penal Code Order 2013. 42. Denmark commended Brunei on its de facto moratorium on the death penalty, but was alarmed by the entry into force of the new sharia penal code. 43. Djibouti welcomed the State’s commitment to promote Brunei Vision 2035, its economic and social development policy aimed at reducing poverty and inequalities. 44. Ecuador expressed its concern at the measures affecting the enjoyment of human rights, and urged the State to ensure full protection of human rights for all citizens. 45. Egypt welcomed the progress made in promoting tolerance among ethnic groups, the efforts made to secure economic and social well-being, the development of the health system and the attention paid to the elderly. 46. Equatorial Guinea welcomed the Brunei Vision 2035 programme, aimed at promoting education and a sustainable economy, and at improving living standards. 47. Fiji noted the goals of the Brunei Vision 2035 programme of strengthening resilience to climate change, and protecting people’s livelihoods and the environment. It welcomed the incorporation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015– 2030 into the State’s strategic adaptation plan. 48. France expressed its concern at the possible consequences of the revised penal code, which if implemented would incorporate legislation that may amount to torture, thereby violating human rights laws. 49. Georgia welcomed the steps taken by Brunei to implement programmes tackling social issues, especially poverty, and noted the establishment of the National Council on Social Issues, which should be provided with additional resources. 50. Germany welcomed the de facto moratorium on the death penalty, but expressed its concern at the Syariah Penal Code Order, which prescribed the death penalty and corporal punishment. 51. Ghana noted the State’s commitment to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and welcomed the establishment of the Special Committee for national coordination of the Sustainable Development Goals. 52. Greece noted the State’s ratifications of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict and its de facto abolition of the death penalty. It was concerned, however, about the detrimental impact on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer persons, women and children of the entry into force of the Syariah Penal Code 2013. 53. The Holy See commended the Brunei Vision 2035 programme and the measures that benefit the role of the family, elderly persons and persons with disabilities. 54. Honduras welcomed the progress made, and congratulated the State on various policies that empowered low-income people and promoted economic inclusion. 55. Iceland stated that the penal code marked a serious setback for human rights. It remained concerned about restrictions on freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly, and on political participation. 56. India appreciated the efforts made in the areas of housing, water, health care and children’s rights, including the Brunei Vision 2035. It encouraged the State to enforce compulsory education and equal access for girls. 6