A/HRC/15/2 the aim of reforming major institutions that provide services to children in crisis. Standards for foster family services were set out in the Children’s Code. The best interests of the child would always be at the centre of the measures undertaken. 54. With regard to the right to peaceful assembly, it was noted that all citizens had that right as long as they did not carry firearms. However, a law adopted on that right in 2008 was considered not to be in accordance with international standards. Accordingly, efforts were under way to formulate a new law. A working group had been established for this purpose; it worked in conjunction with the Ombudsman and independent experts. A new draft law had already been reviewed by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions. In that context, it was noted that the Office of the Ombudsman required additional administrative support from the international community in order to strengthen its capacity to review draft legislation. 55. The delegation further stated that the provisional Government had embarked on measures to address past violations of rights for political reasons. A number of individual cases had been reviewed, including in connection with the suppression of civil unrest in 2008, which had involved arbitrary detention and the violation of due-process rights, in addition to the reported use of torture. Past investigations carried out by the Ministry of Interior had been characterized by irregularities, including political pressure on investigators. Political opponents who had been arrested, often as a reprisal measure, had now been acquitted. 56. Malaysia regretted the casualties resulting from the recent unrest. It acknowledged Kyrgyzstan’s commitment to fulfilling its human rights obligations, noting the adoption of the National Human Rights Programme for 2002-2010 and the Agenda for National Renewal in 2009. Malaysia encouraged Kyrgyzstan to, inter alia, increase efforts to bring its national legislation into line with relevant international human rights instruments. Malaysia made recommendations. 57. Austria expressed concern about the loss of life and the continuing instability. The re-establishment of public order, respect for the rule of law and human rights were of the utmost importance. Austria welcomed the commitment of the provisional Government to ensuring respect for international human rights obligations. Austria welcomed the announcement regarding the pursuit of constitutional reform and the preparations for democratic elections. Austria made recommendations. 58. Armenia acknowledged the planned steps to establish the rule of law and promote human rights. Armenia expressed its readiness to support Kyrgyzstan’s efforts to build a future-oriented society whose members would fully enjoy the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It inquired about the plans to establish juvenile justice. Armenia made recommendations. 59. Netherlands regretted the loss of life and welcomed the fact that elections were planned to be held soon. It called upon the provisional Government to continue to cooperate with international actors. It was concerned about reports concerning torture following the event in Nookat in October 2008, attacks on journalists and the restrictive law on religion adopted in 2007. The Netherlands made recommendations. 60. The Czech Republic acknowledged that, in 2008, Kyrgyzstan had become a State party to the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT). It made recommendations. 61. Argentina noted the legal reforms aimed at achieving equality between men and women and at guaranteeing a minimum of 30 per cent representation of women in local and national bodies. Argentina made recommendations. 10