A/HRC/16/10 precautionary measures, of which 253 had been agreed with the beneficiaries. Other security measures had also been implemented by the State Secretariat of Security. 42. Concerning impunity, the delegation stated that Honduras had recently asked the Secretary-General of the United Nations to support the establishment in the country of an international commission against impunity, which would act as an element of technical back-stopping in investigations related to certain cases that they knew had given rise to many concerns at the national and international levels. 43. Haiti welcomed the participation of civil society in the preparation of the national report. It inquired about the measures Honduras intended to take to turn the National Human Rights Commission into a genuine mechanism for protecting human rights. Haiti made recommendations. 44. The United Kingdom welcomed the work done to create a multi-party Government of reconciliation after the unsettling events of 2009, as well as the establishment of the Truth Commission and the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights and the issuance of a standing invitation to the special procedures mechanisms. It encouraged Honduras to tackle incidents of political repression and to increase consultation with civil society. The United Kingdom expressed concern at the reports of extrajudicial killings, particularly of children, and called upon Honduras to ensure prosecutions. Furthermore, it inquired about measures to protect journalists and human rights defenders. The United Kingdom made recommendations. 45. Australia welcomed the 2010 increase in the national police budget and the appointment of a high-level human rights adviser to assist the President. It noted, however, that much had to be done to improve the human rights situation, especially to reduce the high homicide and femicide rates. Australia expressed its support for the recommendation of the Organization of American States that there be a continued investigation into the high murder rate, especially with regard to journalists and human rights activists. It asked Honduras to take steps to end threats and attacks on the population and to fully support human rights institutions. Australia made recommendations. 46. Italy welcomed the issuance of a standing invitation to international human rights mechanisms and the willingness to host an office of OHCHR. Italy asked about the role of the “unlawful associations” (maras or pandillas) regarding the sexual exploitation of women and trafficking. Italy expressed concern at the carrying out of torture and ill treatment against detainees by police forces, as well as the excessive use of force during the political crisis last year. Italy made recommendations. 47. Uruguay clarified that its participation in the dialogue could not be seen as an explicit or implicit recognition of the Government of Mr. Porfirio Lobo Sosa. Uruguay expressed its deep concern about reported restrictions on freedom of expression and the rule of law; the intimidation, mistreatment and killing of journalists and human rights activists that had occurred after the coup d’état; and the impunity surrounding the killings of juveniles. Uruguay made recommendations. 48. Thailand expressed its support for Honduras in undertaking poverty eradication policies as a way to prevent the abuse and exploitation of women and children. Thailand welcomed the country’s various laws and policies aimed at preventing human trafficking, and applauded Honduras for its attempt to promote human rights education and training. Thailand expressed its readiness to explore ways to promote South-South cooperation with Honduras, and noted the possibility of sharing practices as part of a victim-centred approach to combating human trafficking. Thailand made recommendations. 49. China recognized Honduras’ implementation of its international obligations, the establishment of the Truth Commission and the Ministry for Justice and Human Rights, and 8