A/HRC/32/13 B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 25. During the interactive dialogue, 60 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 26. The United Arab Emirates welcomed the progress achieved in the enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights and the efforts of the Government to uphold children’s rights, such as the adoption of a national plan for child protection and the setting up of awareness programmes to combat violence against children. 27. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland applauded Seychelles for its recent presidential election, which had been peaceful but contested. It welcomed the replacement of the Public Order Act with more progressive legislation. It expressed concern that the National Human Rights Commission did not comply with the Paris Principles. 28. The United States of America noted the recent presidential election with the participation of international and local observers but was concerned by reports that some candidates had not been able to exercise freedom of expression and association. It commended the Constitutional Court’s decision to strike down the Public Order Act. 29. Uruguay commended Seychelles for extending a standing invitation to the special procedure mandate holders and receiving two rapporteurs. It expressed concern about the absence of a definition and an explicit prohibition of discrimination against women. It welcomed the fact that the Education Act was being revised to eliminate corporal punishment of children in schools. 30. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela recognized the efforts of the Government to implement the recommendations of its first universal periodic review despite the delicate situation generated by climate change. It welcomed the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography and the implementation of the national plan to combat domestic violence. 31. Zambia welcomed the appointment of women in decision-making positions and the measures taken to prevent violence against women. It regretted the fact that the police could detain a person for 24 hours without charge, that domestic violence was not criminalized and that there was a high prevalence of sexual exploitation. 32. Zimbabwe welcomed the constant improvement of existing human rights legislation by Seychelles. It commended a number of measures to protect the rights of women, including the appointment of women to high-level decision-making positions and the adoption of a national plan to combat gender-based violence. 33. Algeria commended Seychelles for the important reforms adopted since 2011 with regard to the fight against human trafficking, the protection of the environment, food security of the population and management of disasters. It noted with satisfaction the efforts to strengthen economic, social and cultural rights. 34. Angola appreciated the determination with which Seychelles continued to review and strengthen its national legislation to make it compatible with the promotion and protection of human rights. Angola supported Seychelles in its efforts to combat crime and amend its penal code in relation to the minimum age of crime. 35. Argentina welcomed the progress achieved in implementing the recommendations received during the first cycle, in particular the measures taken to improve the education system and to guarantee the right to education. 36. Australia noted the recent focus on good governance and encouraged the Government to ensure that democracy and the rule of law were upheld through transparent, 6