A/HRC/14/8 to show understanding with regard to Fiji’s practical difficulties and to provide the necessary financial and technical support. China hoped that Fiji would continue its cooperation and communication with the Human Rights Council in order to maintain stability. 46. Sweden noted that persons expressing their views or seeking to participate in the political process had been detained and harassed. It referred to reports concerning substantial interference in the legal and justice system. It asked about measures taken to ensure the right of all persons to participate in the Government and to receive a fair trial. It referred to reports indicating restrictions on freedom of expression, including media censorship, and asked about measures to ensure that freedom of expression would be respected. Sweden made recommendations. 47. Morocco welcomed the efforts related to the Road Map for Democracy and Social Development, aimed at establishing a new Constitution and fair and transparent elections. Morocco appreciated the establishment of a human rights commission that would, inter alia, educate the public and advise the Government concerning human rights. Morocco asked for additional information about the composition of the Commission, its functioning and compliance with the Paris Principles. Morocco also expressed its interest about Fiji’s efforts in the area of human rights education and training. Fiji expressed its appreciation for the views expressed and for members who had commended the Government’s efforts. Those sentiments reflected an understanding of the realities of the situation in a country experiencing a period of political transition. Morocco made recommendations. 48. Fiji stated that it had yet to accede to and ratify 14 of the 17 core universal human rights treaties. That did not reflect any intention to deliberately circumvent or delay the implementation of some or all of those conventions. Fiji expressed the assurance that assessments were being made in the light of its capacities with a view to joining the remaining 14 treaties. Fiji noted that, given its ability, the task of fully complying with every reporting and implementing obligation required under those instruments could be insurmountable. Fiji further acknowledged that if it did sign them, it would need assistance in building its capacity. 49. Fiji referred to the concerns raised with respect to the right to life, liberty and security of persons, as well as specific references to allegations involving the deaths of persons in police or military custody. Fiji stated that all cases involving the deaths of individuals in custody had been addressed by the courts. All perpetrators of the human rights breaches involved in those cases had been charged, prosecuted and convicted. 50. Fiji reported that the police and military forces were now actively engaging in a training campaign aimed at teaching their respective members about best practices in the area of human rights, including conduct during emergency situations. 51. Fiji referred to concerns regarding alleged incidents involving the arbitrary arrest and detention of human rights defenders and pro-democracy activists. Information gathered by the Government had confirmed that authorities entrusted with the responsibilities of receiving complaints of that nature and conducting investigations into them had not officially received any such complaints. 52. Fiji took seriously the allegations involving sexual abuse, child abuse and trafficking. The Government had promulgated the Crimes Decree 2009, which had imposed the penalty of life imprisonment for the crime of rape. Offences related to prostitution, such as the selling and buying of minors for immoral purposes, carried a 12-year term of imprisonment. Prostitution and the keeping and managing of brothels were also crimes. 53. Fiji noted that the Crimes Decree 2009 also dealt with offences against international order, which covered crimes of genocide and crimes against humanity. The Decree also 9