A/HRC/42/11 57. Indonesia commended the actions taken to integrate persons with disabilities in infrastructure and human development programmes, and the measures taken to empower youth. 58. The Islamic Republic of Iran welcomed the efforts made to implement policies empowering low-income people and promoting social inclusion, and the social plans to reduce poverty. 59. Iraq noted the establishment of the Special Committee for National Coordination of the Sustainable Development Goals. It encouraged further efforts to promote human rights. 60. Ireland expressed its concern at the implementation of Syariah Penal Code Order 2013. It hoped that the death penalty moratorium would be formally abolished. It urged the State to uphold its international human rights obligations. 61. Italy appreciated the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict, and the signing of the Convention against Torture. It regretted the entry into force of the new Syariah Penal Code Order 2013, which contained punishment that were contrary to the Convention against Torture. 62. Jordan welcomed the progress made in the implementation of policies on health and education. 63. Kazakhstan commended the long-term development framework, Brunei Vision 2035. It appreciated the care policies for children, women, the elderly and persons with disabilities, and the atmosphere of peace and social harmony between different religious and ethnic groups. 64. Kuwait praised the efforts made to improve living standards and to implement Brunei Vision 2035, the measures taken for elderly persons and in the area of health, and the effort made to combat drugs. 65. Kyrgyzstan welcomed the strengthening of the legislative framework, the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict and the signing of the Convention against Torture, and the measures taken to promote human rights within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals. 66. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic welcomed Brunei Vision 2035 and the work of the special committee on the family institution, women and children to ensure safety nets and social support. 67. Latvia encouraged the State to make further efforts to fulfil its human rights obligations, and expressed its concern at the Syariah Penal Code Order 2013, which prescribed forms of punishment that amounted to torture. 68. Luxembourg expressed its concern at the enactment of the revised Penal Code. It urged that the announcement on the moratorium of the death penalty is followed by concrete guarantees. 69. Malaysia appreciated many achievements, and commended the State for taking a wide range of legal, policy and institutional human rights measures, which also took into account domestic circumstances and tradition. 70. Maldives welcomed the State’s ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its withdrawal of reservations to the Convention on the Rights of the Child. It recognized the State’s efforts to integrate international conventions into long-term policies. 71. Malta referred to the definition of adultery and consensual same-sex relations as criminal offences in the Syariah Penal Code Order 2013, and noted the response given to the special procedures and the statement by the Sultan. 72. Mauritania commended the State for its accomplishments in guaranteeing the right to basic services, such as health, education and social services, the promotion of national 7