A/HRC/14/37 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 365. The review of Bolivia (Plurinational State of) was held on 10 February 2010 in conformity with all the relevant provisions contained in Human Rights Council resolution 5/1, and was based on the following documents: (a) The national report submitted by Bolivia in accordance with the annex to Council resolution 5/1, paragraph 15 (a) (A/HRC/WG.6/7/BOL/1); (b) The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (b) (A/HRC/WG.6/7/BOL/2); (c) The summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (c) (A/HRC/WG.6/7/BOL/3). 366. At its 22nd meeting, on 9 June 2010, the Human Rights Council considered and adopted the outcome of the review on Bolivia (Plurinational State of) (see section C below). 367. The outcome of the review on Bolivia (Plurinational State of) comprises the report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (A/HRC/14/7), the views of Bolivia concerning the recommendations and/or conclusions, and its voluntary commitments and replies presented before the adoption of the outcome by the plenary to questions or issues that were not sufficiently addressed during the interactive dialogue in the Working Group (see also A/HRC/14/BOL/Add.1). 1. Views expressed by the State under review on the recommendations and/or conclusions, its voluntary commitments and the outcome 368. The delegation of Bolivia (Plurinational State of) valued the universal periodic review as a mechanism that allowed for the evaluation of the human rights situation among peers, in equal circumstances and with due respect for the universality of human rights. Bolivia had already indicated its position with regard to the 79 recommendations when the report was adopted by the Working Group. Bolivia reaffirmed its support for 78 recommendations, and provided information on progress made to date, in particular since the experience in the preparation, review and follow-up to the universal periodic review had been, and continued to be, of great value. 369. The 78 recommendations were thoroughly reviewed by the national human rights council, which was composed of Government representatives and representatives from native indigenous peoples, social movements and non-governmental organizations. Many of the recommendations related to issues already reflected in the national human rights plan of action for the period 2009–2013 currently being implemented. 370. The delegation had distributed in the room a document with information on progress made to date with regard to all recommendations, as well as all its voluntary pledges and commitments. In this regard, the delegation highlighted the election of the Head of the Office of the Defensoría del Pueblo in May 2010 and the renewal of the memorandum of understanding for the extension of the mandate of OHCHR. 371. The Ministry of Justice was preparing reports due to be submitted to the Human Rights Committee, the Committee against Torture and the Committee on Migrant Workers. 372. With regard to recommendations on the judicial system, Bolivia (Plurinational State of) was committed to the full respect of the political constitution, which included all provisions with regard to the separation, independence, coordination and cooperation of powers. Measures to initiate judicial reforms were not isolated, and responded to the requests of the people, as reflected in the previous Constituent Assembly. In compliance with the relevant transitional law, the President had proceeded with the nomination of the judicial authorities, taking into account (a) that these nominations were to be made as an 104 GE.12-17781