A/HRC/26/16 system. It also noted measures to promote equality and combat discrimination against women. Azerbaijan made recommendations. 47. Bangladesh noted the priority given to the promotion of women’s roles in society. It also noted that poverty remained a serious impediment to the full enjoyment of human rights, which should be addressed by creating a favourable trade, economic and financial environment and policies at the global level. 48. Belgium was concerned about the deteriorating human rights situation in several areas and about recent developments with respect to freedom of expression, despite some positive developments in the country. Belgium made recommendations. 49. Bhutan appreciated the efforts to bring the legal and judicial systems into line with international standards and to promote and protect the rights of vulnerable groups. It noted that challenges remained in reducing poverty in rural areas. Bhutan made a recommendation. 50. Responding to questions concerning the rights of children, women and the elderly, the delegation reiterated the commitment of Cambodia to addressing these issues. Emphasizing that Cambodia is committed to increasing the representation of women in senior positions within the Government, the delegation noted the existence of quotas for women for such positions. 51. Concerning the electoral system, the delegation stated that the Government intended to undertake a thorough reform of the entire electoral system shortly, beginning with a national consultation workshop scheduled to take place in the first quarter of 2014, which would involve various stakeholders. 52. On the reform of the judiciary, the delegation stated that it expected the National Assembly to adopt three fundamental laws on the judiciary in the first quarter of 2014. 53. Regarding the ban on demonstrations and public assembly in place since 4 January 2014, the delegation stated that the ban was in line with the law on peaceful demonstrations and was very necessary in order to restore social order and stability and security for society at large. 54. With respect to judicial reform under the fifth mandate of the National Assembly, the delegation reiterated that the three fundamental laws, which were due to be submitted to the National Assembly soon, concerned the status of judges and prosecutors, the organization of the courts and the reform of the Supreme Council of Magistracy. 55. Botswana commended the legislative measures to eliminate discrimination against women and raise gender awareness. It was concerned by reports of harassment, intimidation, violence, arbitrary arrests, curtailment of freedom of expression and assembly and infringements of judicial independence. Botswana made recommendations. 56. Brazil welcomed the ratification of CRPD and the development of an action plan on child labour, but was concerned by restrictions on freedom of expression and the persistence of gender-based stereotypes in the didactic code taught in school. Brazil made recommendations. 57. Brunei Darussalam appreciated the measures to promote and protect women’s and children’s rights and combat gender discrimination, and the commitment to improving health services. It welcomed the continued cooperation with the United Nations human rights mechanisms. It made a recommendation. 58. Canada asked what measures had been taken to protect the right to freedom of expression, including assurances that the authorities would not use the Criminal Code or 8