A/HRC/16/2 (b) The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (b) (A/HRC/WG.6/9/JAM/2); (c) The summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (c) (A/HRC/WG.6/9/JAM/3). 628. At its 34th meeting, on 17 March 2011, the Human Rights Council considered and adopted the outcome of the review of Jamaica (see section C below). 629. The outcome of the review on Jamaica comprises the report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (A/HRC/16/14), the views of Jamaica 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/16/14/Add.1). 1. Views expressed by the State under review on the recommendations and/or conclusions, on its voluntary commitments and on the outcome 630. Jamaica stated that recognition of the universality of human rights principles was embedded in its national policy and outlook, and that this approach was evident in the frank and open manner in which the universal periodic review had been addressed. 631. Jamaica expressed its appreciation for the constructive comments received during the review. It accepted many of the recommendations made, and had implemented or was in the process of implementing many of them, particularly with regard to social and humanitarian issues. It noted the importance of building on these achievements, and made particular mention of the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals relating to the reduction of poverty, malnutrition and hunger, universal primary education, universal access to reproductive health and access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation. 632. Jamaica had carefully considered the recommendations that were to be reported on at the outcome, with a view to protecting the interests of all Jamaicans. 633. On the ratification of treaties, Jamaica underscored the fact that being a non-party to international human rights treaties did not diminish the importance of the country’s commitment to promote and protect human rights. 634. Regarding recommendations pertaining to voluntary commitments present in Human Rights Council resolution 9/12, Jamaica considered these to be in keeping with its commitments to human rights and recalled that it was party to seven of the nine core instruments. Regarding instruments to which it was not a party, appropriate legislation grounded in the Constitution provided for the protection of the rights of all citizens. Nevertheless, Jamaica would continue to consider those instruments to which it was not yet a party. 635. Jamaica provided information on the ongoing review, with a view to ratifying the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, the United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons, the Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness, the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and the Rome Statute, to which it is a signatory. 636. Regarding the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, Jamaica explained that, at present, it was not in a position to sign and ratify this instrument although it recognized its aspirations and goals. GE.11-17059 195