A/HRC/16/10 standing invitation to special procedures. It recognized Honduras’ interest in hosting an office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. It noted with concern the increasing violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons, children and young people in situations of social vulnerability and the related impunity for such crimes. Brazil expressed concern at the increasing threats against human rights defenders, journalists, magistrates and political opponents. Brazil made recommendations. 36. Slovakia praised the abolition of the death penalty in 1957. It expressed concern about restrictions on freedom of expression, the vulnerability of journalists, and the killing of eight journalists in 2010. Slovakia considered the dismissal of three judges and a magistrate as an unacceptable attack on the independence of the judiciary. Slovakia made recommendations. 37. Sweden expressed concern at reports of torture and ill treatment in prisons and detention centres in the aftermath of the violation of the constitutional order. Sweden was also concerned about reported allegations of the disproportionate and excessive use of force by the police and military in response to the widespread demonstrations that had occurred since June 2009. It asked for information about actions taken to investigate those allegations and to hold accountable those responsible. Sweden also expressed concern at the increasing homicide rate, especially regarding journalists, and asked about measures taken in that regard. Sweden made recommendations. 38. In responding to questions raised, the delegation indicated that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission had been established as part of the Guaymuras Dialogue– Tegucigalpa-San José Accord of 30 October 2009. The Commission had independence in carrying out its legal mandate. Its main goal was to present to the people of Honduras a report that, it hoped, could be finished during the first trimester of next year. The reports on events that had occurred before and after 28 June 2009 would help to prevent similar crises and put forward constructive recommendations that would strengthen the country’s institutions and democratic development and the defence and guarantee of human rights. Honduras was also striving to establish the facts surrounding the incidents and find a channel for national reconciliation. In its mandate, it was recognized that it was important and necessary to have the political will to implement recommendations, particularly those that could strengthen the institutional framework of the State and the protection of human rights. The State Secretariat of Justice and Human Rights had recently established the relevant working sectors and would follow up on the recommendations of the Commission. 39. With regard to the allegations of impunity, the delegation pointed out that 22 cases had been prosecuted. A budget had been allocated, and more resources should be assigned, to support a programme for strengthening the Office of the Special Prosecutor for Human Rights, including the recruitment and training of staff of the Office, which would carry out independent investigations. The delegation noted that there was the political will to investigate and punish those responsible. 40. The delegation also noted that the State recognized the importance of freedom of expression and the press, and its fundamental role in the consolidation and development of democracy. It was also aware that the necessary measures should be adopted to ensure that journalists could carry out their work. In that regard, the delegation noted that the Constitution and other legislation guaranteed freedom of expression, including collecting, receiving and disseminating information and ideas, without any censorship. Honduras regretted the murders of journalists and social communicators, and investigations were being conducted by the State Secretariat of Security and the Public Prosecutor’s Office, as noted in the national report. 41. With regard to protecting the right to life and security of journalists and human rights defenders, the Inter-American Human Rights Commission had issued 341 7