A/HRC/8/52 page 211 696. The first two sessions of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review have been positive, since the 32 countries that were examined demonstrated their genuine commitment to the system. Peru hoped that the procedural issues raised during the first two sessions have now been fully resolved. It noted however the importance of refining the way in which questions, comments and recommendations are formulated. It is essential to avoid both a politicization of the exercise and also disproportionate words of praise, and advisable to avoid repetitive statements that ignore the concrete situation in each country being examined. It indicated that the dialogue should focus on actions and facts that can objectively contribute to addressing human rights issues in the countries being examined. This should be the responsibility incumbent of all States that want the universal periodic review to be an effective instrument in order to improve the human rights situation in the countries being reviewed. 697. During the review, Peru always kept in mind the ultimate goal of the exercise, as being to contribute to the enjoyment of human rights in the country. Thus, Peru acknowledged its actual shortcomings and challenges and reiterated its appreciation to all States that participated in the dialogue with Peru contributing to it with valuable recommendations. 698. Considering the recommendations, Peru noted that the second part of recommendation 4, as well as recommendations 17 and 20, are relevant to the commitments that the Government made during the session of the Working Group and therefore accepts them with pleasure. Regarding the others, not directly linked to the three voluntary commitments made by Peru, it indicated that in a constructive spirit and within the framework of its national legislation, Peru will study each of the recommendations, and these will also serve as substantial guidance for the human rights agenda. Peru indicated that recommendation 3 however cannot be implemented within the constitutional and legal framework, but recalled that for more than 30 years there has not been a single execution in Peru. Peru also reiterated its firm commitment to continue being part of the Inter-American system. 699. Peru summarized its voluntary commitments within the context of the first review and highlighted the open invitation made in 2002 to all United Nations human rights mechanisms to visit Peru, which remains valid. (a) With regard to the submission of reports to treaty monitoring bodies, Peru indicated that it will submit the pending periodic reports according to the following schedule: • Report to the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, December 2008 • Report to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, December 2008 • Report to the Human Rights Committee, June 2009 (b) Concerning obligations under the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, Peru reiterated its full willingness to comply with the obligations accepted when ratifying it. In accordance with articles 3 and 17 of the Optional Protocol, one or various independent national preventive mechanisms will be designated. Within the framework of the current policy of dialogue, the Ministry of Justice will seek to define the most adequate mechanism at the earliest possible time;