A/HRC/13/56 the recommendations were already partly being implemented, while others reinforced existing policies and actions being taken in relevant national plans for the coming years. A number of recommendations required study, reflection and pragmatic consideration to ensure their successful implementation within the time frame of the universal periodic review process. The delegation indicated that the Government had shown its political will by accepting all the recommendations for the sake of the improvement of human rights for its people. 358. On recommendations for Cambodia to accede to international treaties, the State would consider accession in a practical manner, despite resource constraints. The Government expressed a desire for more active engagement with United Nations human rights bodies in identifying priority issues that demand attention in the country. 359. With regard to land issues, the Government would continue to address challenges according to the existing reform programme and policies, ensuring further success. The efforts made to date should be recognized, the delegation added. 360. The delegation informed the Council of practical steps taken by the Government following the review of Cambodia in the Working Group. It cited the adoption of the draft anti-corruption law the previous week. The ratification of the law would proceed according to constitutional requirements, and promulgation would follow in due course. The law would be an important tool to combat corruption and go hand-in-hand with the penal code. 361. In the spirit of strengthening cooperation between the Government and OHCHR, the delegation noted that the Government had agreed to extend the term of the memorandum of understanding with the Office for two years, until the end of 2011. It cited the important role of OHCHR in providing relevant technical support to enhance human rights in Cambodia. 362. The delegation also cited the completion of the second visit of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia in January 2010, who took note with encouragement of the progress in some areas, namely the strengthening of the legal framework, the completion of the first case in the Khmer Rouge Tribunal, the continued effort to reform the prison system, the adoption of the Penal Code, and an improved regime for public demonstrations. The delegation also noted that the Special Rapporteur had identified a number of areas of concern, including the need to develop binding national guidelines to address land reform; making the legislative process more transparent by sharing draft legislation with an impact on human rights issues with the wider community; and creating a Government and civil society forum to foster an environment of cooperation to strengthen democracy and human rights in the country. 363. Regarding the Khmer Rouge Tribunal, smooth progress was being made. After completion of the first case before the tribunal, the Office of the Co-Investigating Judges had recently announced the closure of the judicial investigation in case file 002. The delegation stressed that the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia were established at the request of the Government and were within the Cambodian court system. The Government would work cooperatively with the United Nations to ensure their independence. While obtaining justice for the tragic events of the past, emphasis would be placed on the compelling need for national reconciliation in order to build durable peace, democracy and prosperity for the Cambodian people. 364. With regard to cooperation with treaty bodies, the delegation noted that the Subcommittee on the Prevention of Torture had recently visited Cambodia and it would enhance its cooperation with the body and comply with the relevant instrument. 365. Cambodia also took upon itself implementation of universal periodic review recommendations addressing socio-economic development issues, such as poverty 132