A/HRC/16/5 period of pre-trial detention, which was based on the severity of the crime and ranged from one month to a maximum of 24 months. 24. The delegation explained that, under the Labour Law, an employer should not ask questions pertaining to the private life, marital status, sexual orientation or pregnancy of an employee unless such questions were related to the work or duties to be performed. There were no cases or data regarding the firing or discharge of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons from their work, and the relevant laws prohibited discrimination based on sexual orientation. 25. The Ministry of Social Welfare and Labor had implemented a project to support and reintegrate street children into society through music and culture. A cash benefit system, aimed at meeting the basic needs of families and children who had the lowest household income, was provided for in a social welfare law that had been submitted to Parliament for discussion. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 26. A number of delegations thanked Mongolia for its cooperation with the universal periodic review mechanism and commended the delegation for the constructive dialogue initiated with civil society during the preparation of its national report, as well as the comprehensive presentation of the national report during the working group. 27. Algeria welcomed the establishment of various human rights protection mechanisms, including the National Action Programme of the Human Rights Committee. Algeria noted Mongolia’s adherence to most international human rights instruments and the moratorium on the death penalty. It noted the difficulties faced by the country in improving public health and education. Algeria made recommendations. 28. Morocco stated that it had observed Mongolia’s positive developments and the Government’s efforts to build a democratic country. It welcomed Mongolia’s actions regarding the protection of the rights of minorities and the creation of legal aid centres. Morocco also welcomed the efforts to ensure the protection of disabled persons, the adoption of the law on the protection of child rights, and the Programme on Gender Equality. Morocco took note of Mongolia’s efforts in the areas of health, education, employment and the reform of the electoral system. Morocco reiterated its appeal to the international community to support Mongolia’s democratic process. 29. The Russian Federation noted with appreciation the progress made by Mongolia in acceding to international human rights treaties and in providing basic free education and free medical care, as well as the existence of the National Action Plan for Human Rights and the national human rights institution. It also noted the moratorium on the death penalty and the country’s acknowledgement of problems and challenges in its national report and presentation. The Russian Federation made a recommendation. 30. Indonesia was encouraged to learn that, in recent years, Mongolia had established both a national human rights commission and a National Action Plan for Human Rights. It also highlighted efforts and progress made on gender equality and the enhancement of women’s and children’s rights. However, poverty remained a key obstacle to the country’s ability to fulfil the basic human rights of its population. Indonesia made recommendations. 31. France welcomed the moratorium on the death penalty and noted the current debate regarding adherence to the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. While noting with satisfaction that Mongolia was party to most international human rights instruments, France inquired why Mongolia had not yet ratified 6