A/HRC/22/7 expression and protection of journalists, and propose recommendations for further improvement of the national legislation. 42. Regarding the work of the media during the election campaign, the delegation stated that measures had been adopted to examine issues affecting the work of journalists during this period. A monitoring centre had been established to support international election observers, and a telephone hotline had been set up for reporting violations during the elections. The delegation also noted that the existing statistics indicated that opposition candidates received more broadcasting time than the representatives of ruling party during the pre-election campaign. 43. Switzerland expressed concern at allegations of torture and ill-treatment by the police as well as the lack of investigations of such cases. It was concerned by the detention and treatment of members of the former government. Switzerland also expressed concern over discriminatory acts on the basis of race and nationality, as well as about the draft legislation discriminating against LGBT persons. It made recommendations. 44. Thailand took note of Ukraine’s fulfillment of its obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). It encouraged Ukraine to strengthen its policies and activities to promote gender equality and non-discrimination in employment. Thailand commended Ukraine for its efforts to combat violence against and trafficking in children. It noted the ongoing preparation of comprehensive antidiscrimination legislation. Thailand made recommendations. 45. Romania appreciated the Ukraine’s ratification of important conventions on human rights and the establishment of an Ombudsman institution. It welcomed the adoption of anti-discrimination legislation as an important step in assuring the equality of all citizens. Romania made recommendations. 46. Turkey noted with satisfaction that Ukraine has become party to several important international conventions in fields such as disabilities and combating human trafficking. It noted that Parliament has adopted a new Code of Criminal Procedure. Turkey referred to the situation of the Crimean Tatars. It made recommendations. 47. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland noted the reform of the judicial system, including the new Code of Criminal Procedure. It highlighted reports of selective justice and serious violations of fundamental legal principles in relation to recent trials. It expressed concern at the discrimination of LGBT persons and the draft Bill 8711. It made recommendations. 48. The United States of America expressed concern at the deterioration of fundamental freedoms and the rule of law and widening corruption. It viewed positively the adoption of the Code of Criminal Procedure. It remained concerned over politically motivated trials, imprisonment of members of the opposition, increased pressure on independent media, police abuse, trafficking in persons, discrimination of LGBT persons and the weak asylum system. The United States of America made recommendations. 49. Uruguay noted Ukraine’s cooperation with the human rights system, including its mid-term report on the implementation of the recommendations of the UPR and its standing invitation to special procedures. Uruguay referred to the discrimination against LGBT persons. Uruguay made recommendations. 50. Uzbekistan enquired about the measures taken to strengthen the institution of the Ombudsman for children’s rights. It also enquired about the follow-up steps undertaken to improve full access to treatment for HIV-infected persons. It also asked about measures taken to improve the human rights situation in environmentally disadvantaged regions. Uzbekistan made recommendations. 8