A/HRC/15/60 promotion of a culture of knowledge in the field of human rights, the reform of the judicial system and the improvement of governance and democracy. 299. Guinea noted all nine pending recommendations. Regarding the abolition of the death penalty and the adoption of a moratorium, the Minister highlighted the fact that, following high-level consultations, it was decided that it was premature to include this question in the national debate, especially during such a delicate transitional phase. The solution would be to have a de facto moratorium. 300. With regard to the invitation to special procedures mandate holders, the Minister stressed that, while not opposed to the spirit of the recommendations, it would be preferable first to strengthen cooperation with OHCHR in Conakry, to help promote these procedures and to set up the basis for their implementation. The invitation to special procedures would thus be considered on a case-by-case basis. 301. The Minister reiterated that the recommendations made at the Working Group session were of a different nature; some were implementable in the short term, while others required coordination among various public administration bodies and departments. Deadlines and budget constraints were linked to their implementation. 302. Given that the promotion and protection of human rights was the cornerstone of Guinea’s new constitutional Government and an ongoing challenge requiring constant vigilance and commitment, an inclusive and participative framework of dialogue needed to be established to ensure proper space and freedom for human rights defenders. Guinea was committed to the universal periodic review process and to the work of the treaty bodies and that of the African Union. 2. Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Council on the review outcome 303. Morocco thanked the delegation for the update provided on developments in the country since the Working Group session in May 2010, and welcomed the holding of the first round of the presidential elections in June 2010. Morocco noted that the high number of Guinean people participating in the elections was testament to the determination of the people to move forward with development, security and democracy. Morocco also noted that the Protocol d’entente pour une élection apaisée en Guinea, signed in Ougadougou on 3 September 2010, reaffirmed that the independent national election commission was the only electoral organ and committed both candidates to accepting the results of the second round of the presidential elections and to resorting to legal channels in the event of disputes. 304. China expressed thanks to the delegation of Guinea for its replies and commended Guinea’s attitude towards the universal periodical review. In recent years, Guinea had made efforts to stabilize its society and had ratified many human rights conventions. China noted that the Government had already accepted many recommendations, although it faced special difficulties and challenges in promoting and protecting human rights. China called on the international community to provide the necessary financial and technical support to Guinea. China recommended that Guinea continue to promote social stability and economic development, especially in the agricultural sector. 305. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was pleased to note that its recommendations on the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture, the guarantee that security forces comply with international human rights law, the judicial prosecution of State agents who commit human rights violations, the safety of journalists and a free and independent media in the run-up to elections, the implementation of the Ouagadougou Agreement all enjoyed the support of Guinea. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland strongly supported all efforts to ensure that Guinea held GE.11-17043 127