A/HRC/24/10 mortality. It noted its establishment of institutional and human rights infrastructure and a Legal and Judicial Reform Commission. It made a recommendation. 60. The United Arab Emirates noted that Djibouti’s high-level delegation is indicative of the importance it attaches to promoting and protecting human rights. It welcomed the constructive, responsible path taken by Djibouti in its efforts to implement recommendations accepted at the first UPR and to take up the challenges. It made recommendations. 61. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was encouraged by Djibouti’s initiatives to protect women from discrimination and gender-based violence, including prevention of FGM. It was concerned that Penal Code articles criminalizing defamation may limit freedom of expression and that media ownership restrictions may limit independence. It made recommendations. 62. The United States of America congratulated Djibouti on conducting peaceful legislative elections involving opposition parties and independent media coverage, but was concerned at interference with peaceful demonstrations. It recognized efforts to raise awareness of FGM but remained concerned that relevant existing laws are not enforced. It made recommendations. 63. Uruguay commended Djibouti’s constitutional reforms leading to abolition of the death penalty, establishment of an ombudsman and the ratification of international instruments. It noted the measures implemented by Djibouti to combat FGM, although its incidence remains frequent in practice, and its efforts regarding women’s rights. It made recommendations. 64. The Venezuela Bolivarian Republic of noted that the 2010 constitutional reforms have enabled Djibouti to abolish the death penalty and establish an ombudsman’s office. Djibouti is working to provide universal medical insurance embracing prenatal and postnatal consultations, vaccination and reduction of infant mortality. It made a recommendation. 65. Viet Nam took note of the serious implementation of recommendations accepted by Djibouti following the first cycle of the UPR. It has overcome a number of difficulties and achieved positive results in consolidating democracy, enhancing the quality of life and guaranteeing the rights and freedoms of its population. It made a recommendation. 66. Responding to questions and comments, the head of the delegation of Djibouti thanked countries for their recommendations and support. He informed countries that the replies to the questions posed in writing in advance had been provided in writing and distributed in the meeting room. Djibouti would be happy to provide clarification if necessary. 67. He made reference to the issues raised, including torture and ill-treatment, human trafficking, the right to education, health, the rights of children and vulnerable persons, access to justice and the fight against FGM. Before handing over to the Minister for the Advancement of Women and Family Planning, he responded to some of the questions and observations. 68. He informed Romania that there was a training programme for criminal investigation officers, which was being implemented with the support of development partners. 69. Replying to Spain on the issue of prison overcrowding and the prohibition of child labour, he said that two remand prisons had been rehabilitated and a sentence enforcement judge had been appointed to tackle overcrowding in such prisons. GE.13-15502 9