A/HRC/25/7 20. Mexico remained open to international scrutiny, as evidenced by the standing invitation to the specialized mechanisms of the United Nations and of the Organization of American States. 21. Mexico had been addressing the recommendations from the first review and, since 2008, had received visits from nine mechanisms of the inter-American and United Nations systems, as well as a visit from the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. Mexico expressed appreciation for the support received from the High Commissioner. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 22. During the interactive dialogue, 87 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 23. Cambodia welcomed the National Development Plan 2013–2018 and the establishment of the Office of the Special Prosecutor for Crimes against Freedom of Expression. 24. Canada asked Mexico about measures taken to ensure domestic compliance with international obligations, including consultation with stakeholders, as well as about the impact of such measures. 25. Chile commended the harmonization of state and federal legislation through the Model Law on the Prevention and Elimination of Discrimination. 26. Colombia highlighted the cooperation of Mexico with human rights protection mechanisms and offered to share its experience regarding UPR follow-up mechanisms. 27. Switzerland expressed concern about the involvement of State agents in enforced disappearances, and about the persisting violence against women. 28. Malaysia commended Mexico for its commitment to fight poverty and took positive note of the establishment of the National Development Plan 2013–2018. 29. Cyprus commended Mexico for its role in the Human Rights Council and welcomed the promulgation of the General Guidelines for Police Institutions on Use of Force. 30. The Czech Republic commended the 2011 constitutional amendments. It expressed concern that human rights violations by military personnel continued to be prosecuted in military courts. 31. Denmark expressed concern that the delay in the implementation of the constitutional reform of the criminal justice system increased the risk of human rights violations, and that progress in combating impunity for gender-based violence had been limited. It noted that the fact that some sexual offence laws were contingent on the lifestyle of the victim was not in compliance with international standards. 32. Djibouti took note of progress made in the protection of human rights, and expressed concern about the situation of people of African descent. 33. Ecuador highlighted the State’s fight against inequality, as well as progress made in the areas of access to housing and the right to food. 34. Egypt welcomed the strengthening of the National Human Rights Commission and supported efforts by Mexico to implement national programmes. 35. Estonia noted achievements in promoting gender equality, and encouraged Mexico to ensure that all allegations of human rights abuses by the security forces are investigated. 5