A/HRC/24/13 positive international experience and contributing to global efforts in the field. The National Action Plan 2012-2015 on promotion of the open Government was adopted. 10. Azerbaijan noted that, in consideration of the need to raise transparency in the activities of State bodies, the State Agency on Services for Citizens and Social Innovations (ASAN) was established to provide citizens with quality services using innovative methods; to adhere to the norms of ethics and politeness in communications with citizens; to address the needs and queries of citizens, to improve the services provided by State bodies; and to speed up the transition to E-services. A special ASAN Service was established within this Agency. Nine State bodies (Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Taxes, State Committee on Property, State Customs Committee, State Migration Service, State Committee on Land and Cartography, State Social Protection Fund and the National Archive Department) offer 25 types of services via ASAN service centres. The centres facilitate a wider use of E-services, help to cut costs for citizens and enable them to save time, build trust for the State bodies, enhance transparency and contribute to the fight against corruption. 11. Azerbaijan stated that the Law on Freedom of Assembly of 1998 was amended in 2008 taking due account of the opinion of the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe. In its opinion, the Venice Commission confirmed that, after the introduction of additions and amendments, the Law corresponded fully to European standards. The basic principles of and rules for the realization of the freedom of assembly are defined. The relevant provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, as well as the principles established in the Precedent Law of the European Court on Human Rights have been taken into full consideration in this Law. 12. Azerbaijan also stated that large-scale reforms have been conducted in the justice system. For the first time in the history of the country, administrative economic courts have been established in seven regions, and the military court system was also been reformed. The number of judges doubled during the reporting period. The results of the judicial reforms attracted the attention of leading international bodies. In particular, the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) described Azerbaijan’s experience as a model of success. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 13. During the interactive dialogue, 77 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 14. Algeria noted the State Programme on Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development, and efforts to improve living conditions and increase employment for internally displaced persons, promote women and combat gender-based violence, reduce child mortality and improve maternal health. 15. Angola commended the National Action Programme, accession to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT), and international and regional conventions on trafficking of human beings and diversity of cultural expression. It welcomed the establishment of national instruments and strategies, notably the Commissioner on Human Rights (Ombudsman). 16. Argentina noted Azerbaijan’s presentation of its national report, and congratulated it on ratifying the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. It noted the adoption of the National Action Programme on human rights and freedoms. 5

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