A/HRC/30/4 40. France welcomed the implementation of the National Human Rights Action Plan and the efforts to ensure freedom to hold peaceful demonstrations. It enquired about the measures that Liberia envisaged for remedying the consequences of the Ebola epidemic on human rights. France made recommendations. 41. Gabon welcomed the progress that Liberia had made in strengthening the rule of law and its efforts to guarantee civil, political, social and cultural rights, which had included significant legal and administrative reform and the establishment of human rights institutions. Gabon urged Liberia to intensify its efforts to promote and protect human rights. 42. Germany welcomed Liberia’s efforts to improve the human rights situation, particularly via the establishment of human rights institutions, the Strategic Roadmap for National Healing, Peacebuilding and Reconciliation, the National Human Rights Action Plan and the Freedom of Information Act. Germany commended Liberia on its fight against Ebola. Germany made recommendations. 43. Ghana applauded Liberia for ratifying the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It welcomed the establishment of the Independent National Commission on Human Rights and called on the international community to support Liberia to ensure that the Commission operated at full capacity. Ghana made recommendations. 44. Indonesia noted that Liberia had ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and that ratification of other international human rights instruments was under way. It commended the legislative measures for protecting and promoting the rights of the child. Indonesia made recommendations. 45. Iraq appreciated the implementation of the 2012 long-term, comprehensive strategy for development. It appreciated the building of national reconciliation and the launching in 2013 of the National Human Rights Action Plan. It welcomed the intention to issue a standing invitation to the special procedures to visit Liberia. Iraq made recommendations. 46. Ireland commended the efforts that Liberia had made in tackling the Ebola virus. It expressed concern regarding prolonged pretrial detention and poor detention conditions, sexual and gender-based violence, female genital mutilation, and intimidation and violence on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Ireland made recommendations. 47. Italy commended Liberia on its response to the Ebola outbreak and on its progress in promoting and protecting human rights. Italy welcomed the de facto moratorium on the death penalty, and the position taken on harmful traditional practices and the involvement of traditional leaders in this. Italy made recommendations. 48. Japan encouraged Liberia to ensure the domestic implementation of international human rights instruments and to report to treaty bodies. It was concerned at corruption in law enforcement and at trial delays. It expected the ongoing debate on freedom of the press to continue in a democratic manner. Japan made recommendations. 49. Kenya noted the Strategic Roadmap for National Healing, Peacebuilding and Reconciliation and the establishment of human rights institutions. It urged Liberia to implement the provisions of international and regional conventions and welcomed the harmonization of legislation on the rights of the child. Kenya made a recommendation. 50. Latvia was concerned about the reportedly high number of rape cases, particularly against young victims, and about gender-based violence. It conveyed its sympathies to the Government and people of Liberia with regard to the Ebola epidemic. Latvia made recommendations. 51. Libya appreciated the progress that Liberia had made in implementing the recommendations from the first cycle and particularly in amending its national legislation 7