A/HRC/8/37* Page 3 Introduction 1. The Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review, established in accordance with Human Rights Council resolution 5/1 of 18 June 2007, held its second session from 5 to 19 May 2008. The review of Peru was held at the 3rd meeting on 6 May 2008. The delegation of Peru was headed by Her Excellency, Ms. Rosario FERNANDEZ, Minister of Justice. For the composition of the delegation, composed of 11 members, see annex below. At its 7th meeting held on 8 May 2008, the Working Group adopted the present report on Peru. 2. On 28 February 2008, the Human Rights Council selected the following group of rapporteurs (troika) to facilitate the review of Peru: Mali, India and Cuba. 3. In accordance with paragraph 15 of the annex to resolution 5/1, the following documents were issued for the review of Peru: (a) A national report submitted in accordance with paragraph 15 (a) (A/HRC/WG.6/2/PER/1); (b) A compilation prepared by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), in accordance with paragraph 15 (b) (A/HRC/WG.6/2/PER/2); (c) A summary prepared by OHCHR, in accordance with paragraph 15 (c) (A/HRC/WG.6/2/PER/3). 4. A list of questions prepared in advance by Canada, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Switzerland, Denmark, and the Netherlands was transmitted to Peru through the troika. These questions are available on the extranet of the Universal Periodic Review. I. SUMMARY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE REVIEW PROCESS A. Presentation by the State under review 5. At the 3rd meeting on 6 May 2008, the Head of the Delegation, Ms. Rosario Fernandez Figueroa, Minister of Justice of Peru, introduced the national report. She made reference to pending challenges and progress made in the promotion and protection of human rights. Peru also noted its commitment at the international level, within the framework of the Human Rights Council, in particular the Universal Periodic Review, to promote dialogue and cooperation towards the protection of human rights. It highlighted its commitment to continue cooperating with the international human rights system and reiterated its standing invitation made in 2002 for the special procedures to visit the country. Peru has made efforts in the last years to consolidate a true democracy with full respect for human rights, and to address the impact of terrorism suffered between 1980 and 2000. In this regard Peru noted that the judicial system has condemned to life imprisonment leaders of subversive groups in ordinary trials, with respect for the principles of due process. Reference was also made to the stable and promising economic situation of Peru, noting that poverty has decreased by 10 per cent since 2001. Peru indicated its satisfaction with the results obtained vis-à-vis its development and social inclusion goals. 6. Peru reported that it has a permanent dialogue with the Coordinadora Nacional de Derechos Humanos, a coalition of 61 human rights organizations, and is committed to continue this dialogue to ensure the follow-up to the Universal Periodic Review recommendations. Peru also briefly described the legal and institutional framework in the area of human rights highlighting that international human rights treaties and conventions are incorporated in domestic legislation and in