A/HRC/17/2 Abkhazia, Georgia and Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia, Georgia. The delegation, however, stressed that, since these territories remained under Russia’s occupation, Georgia was unable to do so. The human rights situation in these Georgian regions remained a concern since no effective mechanism existed for monitoring the situation. In a recent report, Freedom House had named the Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia, Georgia, as a territory with one of the lowest ratings for political rights and civil liberties. 506. Georgia had examined each recommendation on the possibility of becoming a party to several international instruments. While the Government shared the goals and principles of the instruments mentioned in the recommendations, there was a need to conduct an analysis of its domestic legislation and policies. Furthermore, the ratification of international agreements was a decision for Parliament and the Government to make. In the specific case of the Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons, the Government was reviewing the national legal framework for the subsequent submission of this instrument to Parliament. 507. The delegation reiterated Georgia’s commitment to cooperating with the Human Rights Council and pledged to submit a mid-term report on the follow-up to the recommendations accepted. 2. Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Human Rights Council on the review outcome 508. The United States of America commended Georgia for its committed participation in the universal periodic review process and for its acceptance of numerous recommendations across a wide range of issues, and it looked forward to updates on implementation. It applauded Georgia for the steps taken to address child labour, as well as for the adoption of the law on broadcasting. The United States remained concerned that, since the abolition of a labour inspectorate in Georgia under the 2006 labour code, no other supervisory agency had been created to ensure full compliance with labour laws. It also regretted the instances of injury or loss of life in recent mining accidents, and encouraged Georgia to take measures promptly to ensure the health and safety of all workers. 509. Algeria appreciated the fact that Georgia had accepted numerous recommendations, including those that it had made on the ratification of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Algeria welcomed the willingness of Georgia to improve the protection of women and children, especially children with disabilities and street children. Better representation of women in decision-making processes was an essential pillar to bring about the full enjoyment of their rights. 510. The Russian Federation expressed its profound regret at the fact that Georgia had not accepted important recommendations made by many States, which was an indication of the intention of the Georgian authorities not to respond to the concerns voiced by the international community. It took note of the fact that all the recommendations made by the Russian Federation had been rejected, in particular the recommendation on the need to investigate facts of harsh treatment by the police of demonstrators in Tbilisi in November 2007 and in May 2009. These cases, as well as the recent repression of a demonstration in Tbilisi on the nights of 25 and 26 May 2011, were direct evidence that the freedoms of assembly and opinion were being violated and that recommendations agreed by Georgia thereon during the session of the Working Group were not being implemented. 511. The Republic of Moldova acknowledged the acceptance of a significant number of recommendations by Georgia and in particular the two recommendations made by its delegation during the session of the Working Group. The Republic of Moldova welcomed Georgia’s commitment to implement the national plan of action for 2011–2013 against ill- 160 GE.12-13630