A/HRC/26/16 82. Japan welcomed the policy of suspending the granting of new economic land concessions. It commended the accession to CPED and CRPD. Japan made recommendations. 83. Kenya welcomed the ratification of CRPD and CPED. It also welcomed the assistance provided by OHCHR in the areas of prison reform, fundamental freedoms, land and housing rights, the rule of law and the Extraordinary Chambers. Kenya made recommendations. 84. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic noted that Cambodia had achieved most MDG targets and recorded a rapid improvement in social indicators. It encouraged Cambodia to strengthen its cooperation with the United Nations and other international organizations and stakeholders. 85. Latvia welcomed the ratification of several human rights treaties and noted with appreciation that Cambodia was a party to the Rome Statute. Latvia made recommendations. 86. Malaysia commended the ratification of CRPD, legal reforms, anti-corruption measures and achievements in the area of education. It welcomed the progress made in the empowerment of women and in combating human trafficking. Malaysia made recommendations. 87. Mauritania noted the importance attached to strengthening the institutional and legal framework required for the promotion of human rights. It commended the ratification of CRPD, CPED and the Optional Protocol to CEDAW 88. Argentina commended ratification of CPED and encouraged Cambodia to ratify other human rights treaties. Argentina made recommendations. 89. Montenegro welcomed the adoption of the Criminal Code, the Law on Implementation of the Civil Code and the Anti-corruption Law. It asked whether Cambodia had amended the didactic code to delete any reference to the inferior role of women in society and enquired about implementation of the action plan to eliminate the worst forms of child labour. Montenegro made recommendations. 90. Referring to the cooperation of Cambodia with international human rights mechanisms, the delegation indicated that under the chairmanship of Cambodia, ASEAN had adopted the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration in December 2012. The delegation highlighted the great efforts made by Cambodia, including in Geneva, to avail itself of OHCHR technical assistance and guidance and noted the positive cooperation with the Special Rapporteur, as illustrated by his most recent visit in January 2014. The delegation emphasized that the Government would continue with the positive cooperation. 91. Responding again to questions raised on the suppression of recent demonstrations, the delegation stated that, while it appreciated the importance of freedom of expression, it believed that such a right must be exercised within the framework of national and international laws without infringing on the rights of others, such as the right to security and to property. 92. Turning to freedom of expression on the Internet, the delegation noted that no restrictions had been put in place to date and that in drafting the cyber law, the Government would respect the recommendations received and follow the relevant United Nations standards. 93. On the prospects for the establishment of a national human rights institution in line with the Paris Principles, the delegation noted that the Government would take this process forward on the basis of the recommendations made by the Special Rapporteur and the Prime Minister and in consultation with civil society organizations. 11

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