A/HRC/13/4 corruption-free judiciary. It noted reports of sexual violence against women and human trafficking, especially of women and girls for sexual exploitation. It made recommendations. 71. Hungary welcomed the establishment of the national human rights institute. It expressed concern about the shortcomings with regard to the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression. With reference to the observation of the 2008 elections by the European Union election observation mission, it noted that further consideration should be given to the full implementation of election regulations in the future. Hungary made recommendations. 72. Nepal stated that for the process of post-conflict peace-building, national reconciliation, reconstruction and development to succeed, Cambodia needed continued understanding, sensitivity and support of the international community. It asked Cambodia to share its experiences in creating indigenous institutions in the post-conflict phase and wondered how those institutions were supportive of its liberal economic policies. 73. Italy appreciated Cambodia’s efforts in promoting gender equality, particularly its commitment to a 50 per cent quota for women in public administration. It welcomed the Neary Rattanak plan as a means to build women’s capacity. Italy was concerned by reports indicating that gender equality remained a challenge. It welcomed Cambodia’s efforts against human trafficking. Italy asked if Cambodia still intended to modify legislation concerning the activities of non-governmental organizations, as announced in 2008 and if so, how. It made recommendations. 74. Norway appreciated Cambodia’s cooperation with the United Nations human rights system, ratification of several human rights instruments and cooperation with the Special Rapporteur. Norway recognized efforts in combating human trafficking and gender violence. It remained concerned about reports of a lack of judicial independence and effectiveness, and the vulnerable situation of human rights defenders. It made recommendations. 75. Austria noted that discrimination against women and traditional perceptions were still widespread, and that women were affected by sexual and domestic violence. It asked about plans to improve women’s access to employment and to address impunity of rapists. It also noted several reported cases of intimidation and violence against trade unionists, staff of non-governmental organizations and journalists and asked about plans to ensure proper investigation and prosecution of those responsible. Austria commented on so-called “clean-up operations” by which poor people living on the streets were arbitrarily arrested and detained in “rehabilitation centres”. Comments were also made on the use of excessive force by police and soldiers in evictions taking place outside a proper normative framework, and recommendations were put forward. 76. Germany noted with concern reports on the intimidation of human rights defenders, non-governmental organizations and the media, and in some cases lifting of immunity of parliamentarians, in order to prevent them from raising their voice to protest human rights violations. With regard to the freedom of expression and Cambodia’s concepts of defamation and disturbance of public order, Germany enquired as to how Cambodia reconciled such restrictive approaches with the obligations it had taken on when ratifying ICCPR. Germany made a number of recommendations. 77. Ireland expressed concern about reports of threats and attacks against human rights defenders in Cambodia. It underscored the importance attached by the Special Rapporteur in his latest report to controlling corruption. Ireland welcomed the announcement made by the delegation of Cambodia’s intention to adopt anti-corruption legislation. Ireland made recommendations. 12