A/HRC/26/16 70. Ecuador welcomed the ratification of CRPD, OP-CEDAW and OP-CAT. It commended the Strategic Plan for Education for the period 2009–2013 and the road map to eradicate child labour by 2016. Ecuador made recommendations. 71. Egypt welcomed the ratification of CRPD and the actions taken to ensure its effective implementation. It commended the judicial reform measures, the new Press Law, the action plan to eliminate the worst forms of child labour and the cooperation with the Special Rapporteur. Egypt made recommendations. 72. France welcomed the Cambodian delegation and thanked it for presenting its national report. France made recommendations. 73. Germany noted efforts to improve the national human rights situation, in particular by reducing human trafficking and child labour. It remained concerned about the ban on demonstrations, the use of force against protesters and their detention without access to legal counsel. Germany made recommendations. 74. Ghana appreciated the progress being made by the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia to punish and deter impunity. It recognized the efforts being made to strengthen the rule of law and respect for judicial independence, impartiality and due process and ensure freedom from torture. Ghana made a recommendation. 75. Hungary noted the accession to, and ratification of, various international human rights instruments. It was concerned that the electronic media remained under government control and shared the concerns of the Special Rapporteur about electoral irregularities. Hungary made recommendations. 76. India hoped that Cambodia would continue to improve judicial impartiality to strengthen the rule of law. It commended the early achievement of the five MDGs and the measures taken to provide access to health care, education and social justice. India made recommendations. 77. Thailand welcomed the contribution of Cambodia to the human rights mechanisms of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), its cooperation with the Special Rapporteur and the accession to CRPD. It recognized efforts to address land disputes and promote education and health care. Thailand made recommendations. 78. The Islamic Republic of Iran recognized the magnitude of the efforts made and the commitment of Cambodia to the promotion and protection of human rights, including the ratification of CRPD. It made recommendations. 79. Iraq commended measures taken on behalf of poor households and vulnerable groups, judicial reforms aimed at incorporating international norms, the promotion of freedom of expression, action against corruption and the ratification of CPED. Iraq made recommendations. 80. Ireland urged Cambodia to ensure respect for the right of peaceful assembly and reiterated the Special Rapporteur’s call for legal clarification of the government ban. It was concerned about continued government mistreatment of human rights defenders, its near monopoly of the media and restrictions on freedom of expression. Ireland made recommendations. 81. Italy welcomed the progress in protecting and promoting human rights, including steps to reduce domestic violence and raise awareness of CEDAW. It asked what further measures would be adopted to combat corruption and promote transparency, accountability, non-discrimination and meaningful participation. Italy made recommendations. 10