A/HRC/26/16 94. Responding to questions about reports of harassment and intimidation against human rights defenders, the delegation emphasized that Cambodia had made great efforts to work with civil society, including human rights defenders, and that the Cambodia Human Rights Committee had fully cooperated with OHCHR and civil society organizations. 95. Regarding child labour, the delegation mentioned that the Ministry of Social Affairs and the Ministry of Labour had municipal/provincial offices that worked to identify cases of child labour. The delegation noted, however, that such cases were not always straightforward, given that, owing to poverty, parents often did not wish their children to be taken out of factories. 96. On the current ban on demonstrations and public assembly, the delegation added that the ban was introduced temporarily until the situation had improved and that it applied to public assembly. In this regard, the delegation indicated that the Government was also drafting a law on access to information. 97. Morocco welcomed the willingness of Cambodia to undertake electoral reforms. It commended the mechanism to protect the rights of persons deprived of their liberty, especially the right not to be subjected to torture or ill-treatment. Morocco made recommendations. 98. Myanmar noted with appreciation that Cambodia had achieved five of the MDGs. It welcomed efforts to establish a national human rights institution and the implementation of the national plan, “Education for All”. Myanmar made recommendations. 99. Nepal appreciated the priority given to education, health services and employment and welcomed measures to prohibit discrimination against women. It appreciated the constructive engagement of Cambodia with the Special Rapporteur. Nepal made recommendations. 100. The Netherlands welcomed the importance attached to freedom of expression and information and freedom of the press and publications. It was concerned about violations of the freedom of assembly and association that had affected trade unions and civil society organizations. It made recommendations. 101. New Zealand expressed concern about allegations of fraud, irregularities and violence prior to the elections in 2013 and was concerned about challenges faced by human rights defenders, journalists and labour organizers. It made recommendations. 102. Nicaragua welcomed the ratification of international treaties, the enactment of domestic laws and the adoption of educational, health and housing programmes. It encouraged Cambodia to incorporate the UPR recommendations into its action plan to eliminate the worst forms of child labour. Nicaragua made recommendations. 103. Pakistan commended the ratification of international treaties, the creation of human rights protection mechanisms and the establishment of direct contacts between the Ministry of Women’s Affairs and corresponding provincial and municipal departments. Pakistan made recommendations. 104. Poland encouraged Cambodia to comply with the recently ratified international human rights treaties. It was concerned about the situation in the justice sector and about the excessive use of force during election-related demonstrations and strikes by workers in the garment sector. Poland made recommendations. 105. Portugal welcomed the creation of the National Council for Children and its regional network. It made recommendations. 106. The Republic of Korea encouraged Cambodia to strengthen its policies to meet people’s expectations for enhanced freedom and rights. It regretted the loss of life 12