A/HRC/26/16 occasioned by the violent measures taken by the security forces against protesters in the garment sector. It made recommendations. 107. Romania noted that Cambodia continued to face serious challenges. It made a recommendation. 108. The Russian Federation noted the efforts made to combat poverty, to achieve sustainable development and to ensure enhanced access to health care and education. It made recommendations. 109. Senegal commended the adoption of national action plans to improve the living conditions of children, women and persons with disabilities. It welcomed measures to combat impunity, especially the establishment of the Extraordinary Chambers. Senegal made recommendations. 110. Serbia noted that steps were being taken to establish an independent national human rights institution, to strengthen the independence of judges and prosecutors and to reform the prison system. Serbia made recommendations. 111. Australia expressed concern about restrictions on freedom of assembly and association, particularly the recent disproportionate violence against protesters, including detention without trial. Noting allegations of electoral irregularities in 2013, it welcomed the stated commitment to undertake electoral reforms. Australia made recommendations. 112. Slovakia encouraged Cambodia to ratify additional human rights treaties. Referring to reports of intimidation and threats against human rights defenders, it invited Cambodia to engage in a meaningful dialogue with them and to ensure their protection. It urged Cambodia to cooperate fully with the Special Rapporteur, other special procedures mandate holders and OHCHR. Slovakia made recommendations. 113. On the reports of irregularities in relation to the election in July 2013, the delegation cited the example of the indelible ink and stated that the ink was so effective that it had remained on voters’ fingers for a month after the elections. The delegation also discredited the reports of irregularities concerning voter registration and the allegation that the election was not conducted transparently, emphasizing that effective measures were in place to address discrepancies or problems. 114. On the efforts to combat corruption, the delegation referred to the Anti-Corruption Law, which was adopted in 2010 in line with the relevant international conventions, and the existence of the National Anti-Corruption Council and the national anti-corruption unit. The delegation noted that great efforts were being made to disseminate and enforce the Anti-Corruption Law and many offenders had been prosecuted. 115. On the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, the delegation affirmed that Cambodia strictly followed the internal rules of the Chambers and never interfered with its work. National auditors were in place to monitor and prevent corruption within the institution. The delegation also added that in the past year, Cambodia had paid $1.7 million for utilities for the Chambers, including electricity and transport, and $1.8 million for the salaries of the national staff. 116. On land issues, the delegation explained that the land law and other relevant regulations, as well as the necessary mechanisms for implementation, were in place to protect the rights of the people. Once the land was titled, it was for the courts to settle disputes. Individuals who lived on State-owned land were usually provided with two options, either to accept a proposed development project on the same spot, or be relocated. For those who lived on private land, the Government facilitated a mutually acceptable solution with the private companies concerned. 13

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