A/HRC/26/16 34. Turkmenistan commended ratification of CRPD, CPED and the Optional Protocol to CEDAW. It praised the measures taken in support of persons with disabilities. Turkmenistan made recommendations. 35. The United Kingdom urged the Government to conduct a credible inquiry into the shootings in January 2013, lift the ban on peaceful assemblies and focus on long-term judicial and political reforms to strengthen democracy and address corruption and the mistreatment of prisoners by the judiciary. It made recommendations. 36. The United States urged the Government to lift the ban on peaceful assemblies, continue strengthening the democratic institutions of Cambodia and expedite its reform of the Criminal Code. It encouraged Cambodia to strengthen its land management mechanisms. It made recommendations. 37. Uruguay welcomed the ratification of CRPD, OP-CEDAW and CPED, the steps taken to submit reports to the treaty bodies, cooperation with the Special Rapporteur and the promulgation of the Criminal Code and the Law on the Implementation of the Civil Code. It made recommendations. 38. Uzbekistan commended the cooperation with the Special Rapporteur and the treaty bodies and welcomed the ratification of CRPD, CPED and the Optional Protocol to CEDAW. It noted progress in the areas of gender equality, the right to education and children’s rights. Uzbekistan made recommendations. 39. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela noted the contribution of equitable, transparent and sustainable management of land distribution and land use to the fight against poverty and social exclusion. It welcomed the promotion of free education, scholarships for the needy and literacy programmes. It made recommendations. 40. Viet Nam appreciated the positive developments in Cambodia, including the recent fair elections and progress on land rights, combating corruption, legal and judicial reform, freedom of expression and better assurance of economic, social and cultural rights. It made recommendations. 41. Algeria noted that accession to a number of international human rights instruments was under consideration, while others had been ratified by Cambodia. It welcomed the progress made in promoting the rights of persons with disabilities. Algeria made recommendations. 42. Angola welcomed the progress made by Cambodia, particularly in health, education and the rights of women and children. It noted with satisfaction the strategies implemented by the Government to overhaul the legal and judicial system. Angola made a recommendation. 43. Mexico commended the cooperation with OHCHR and the submission of reports to the treaty bodies. It made recommendations. 44. Singapore noted the commitment of Cambodia to strengthening the rule of law and implementing judicial reforms through the recent adoption of legislation. It also noted the progress in improving access to education under the Strategic Plan for Education for the period 2009–2013. Singapore made recommendations. 45. Austria shared the concerns of the Special Rapporteur about the protection of human rights. It remained concerned about land seizure, reiterating its recommendation from the first UPR cycle. Austria made recommendations. 46. Azerbaijan commended the efforts made to ensure equitable access to education, the development of maternal and child health programmes and the strengthening of the health 7