A/HRC/29/11 2014, the Prosecutor General had instructed that the case of each person who had died in the wake of the demonstrations should constitute a separate criminal case. 50. Armenia noted that decisions on extradition could not be made before completion of the procedure for granting refugee status. 51. Armenia noted that there had been many cases in which high-ranking officials had been convicted in the courts. It also noted that the acquittal rate had been increasing and, at 3.6 per cent in 2014, it was within the normal range for most States. 52. The delegation provided more details of the measures that had been taken by the police to prevent torture, including the installation of video cameras in many police stations. Police skills were being enhanced and no allegations of ill-treatment had been received in recent years in relation to custody staff in police detention facilities. 53. The police in Armenia had always worked in such a way as to allow people to enjoy their right to peaceful assembly while also ensuring public safety and protecting the rights and freedoms of others. In some cases, the use of force had been necessary, but it had been used in strict compliance with the law. Training had been organized for police officers in collaboration with international organizations on the application of legislation relating to freedom of assembly, and guidelines had been drawn up on the use of force. One of the main reforms in that regard had been the introduction of community policing. 54. Switzerland was concerned about violations of the human rights of human rights defenders, journalists and civil society representatives. It welcomed the adoption of the law on gender equality, in accordance with the recommendation it had made in 2010. 55. Tajikistan noted the achievements of the Government of Armenia in terms of human rights protection and welcomed the adoption of the National Strategy for the Protection of Human Rights. It further noted the efforts of Armenia to combat trafficking in human beings. 56. Thailand welcomed the new legislation adopted to combat human trafficking and on the employment of persons with disabilities. However, it expressed concern about domestic violence. It encouraged Armenia to invest more to improve its educational system. 57. Turkey was concerned about restrictions on freedom of expression on the issue of genocide and considered that the events of 1915 constituted a legitimate subject of debate. It clarified that the allegations of a blockade mentioned in the national report of Armenia were baseless. 58. The United Arab Emirates welcomed the recent measures taken to reform the Constitution, which had improved the constitutional human rights mechanisms. It asked Armenia to provide further information about Decree NH-207-N on constitutional reforms. 59. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland welcomed the progress Armenia had made since the last review, and the road map provided by the Human Rights Strategy and Action Plan. It noted the concerns raised in a report of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) on the 2013 Presidential elections. 60. The United States of America commended Armenia for the improvement in respecting freedom of expression manifested in the Human Rights Defender’s 2013 report, but noted that more needed to be done. It was seriously concerned about systemic corruption and the absence of an independent judiciary. 61. Uruguay underlined the efforts of Armenia to guarantee equal opportunities and non-discrimination, including steps to increase women’s representation in the legislative branch, and the adoption of the National Plan for the Protection of the Rights of the Child 2013‒2016. 8