A/HRC/40/8 measures had been implemented at a cost of Mex$ 767 million (US$ 40 million). Currently, the mechanism had sufficient resources to continue its operations. 11. Regarding the situation of persons deprived of liberty, the National Conference of Prison Services had issued 44 protocols for action on issues such as prevention of torture, protection of persons in vulnerable situations, access to health and accessibility for persons with disabilities. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 12. During the interactive dialogue, 102 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 13. The United States noted that corruption had facilitated impunity in cases of serious crimes, particularly enforced disappearances and torture. 14. Uruguay welcomed amendments made to domestic legislation in order to enhance the gender perspective and ensure harmonization with international human rights standards. 15. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela acknowledged legislative progress made by Mexico on the rights of the child, the prevention and punishment of torture, and regarding enforced disappearances. 16. Viet Nam applauded the work of the Congress of the Union and the code of conduct for the protection of children and adolescents against sexual and labour exploitation. 17. Albania commended Mexico for its reforms aimed at eliminating discrimination and preventing torture, but expressed concern about the labour situation of human rights defenders and journalists. 18. Algeria praised efforts in the areas of early childhood, the increase in prison capacity and improvements in access to health care. 19. Argentina noted the efforts of Mexico to reduce situations of danger for journalists and human rights defenders. 20. Armenia applauded measures adopted by Mexico to combat gender-based violence and to promote the rights of persons with disabilities. 21. Australia acknowledged efforts to reform the criminal justice system, but expressed concern about the lack of prosecutorial independence and about gender-based violence. 22. Austria welcomed the adoption of the General Act on the Prevention, Investigation and Punishment of Torture and the General Act on Enforced Disappearance of Persons, Disappearance Perpetrated by Individuals, and the National Search System for Missing Persons, but was concerned about the high levels of impunity. 23. Azerbaijan commended the extension of an open invitation to the special procedures of the Human Rights Council and the establishment of the National Development Plan and the National Human Rights Programme. 24. Bahrain applauded the agreement with the International Committee of the Red Cross to train naval personnel on human rights. 25. Belarus noted the cooperation of Mexico with the special procedures and expressed concern about human rights issues. 26. Belgium recognized progress made by Mexico since the previous cycle, expressing confidence that further steps could be made to strengthen human rights. 27. Benin welcomed initiatives to protect human rights, particularly in the area of education, employment, access to information and non-discrimination. 28. Bhutan commended progress achieved through development initiatives, including the National Programme for Equality of Opportunities and Non-discrimination against Women. 3