A/HRC/25/7 51. Similarly, Representative Miriam Cárdenas stressed that the Constitution now included collective actions which allowed the protection of so-called diffuse rights and, with respect to social rights, included the fundamental rights of access to water and to highquality, nutritious food. She indicated that Mexico was in the process of incorporating into the Constitution the rights to a lifelong pension for the elderly and to unemployment insurance. 52. The Deputy Minister of the Interior made comments on a number of issues raised by the delegations. 53. An amendment to the Federal Criminal Code had been published, through which the prosecutor’s capacity to respond had been increased, especially with respect to offences that involved violations of freedom of expression. From 1 January 2009 to 30 September 2013, through the work of the prosecutor, 458 prior inquiries had been opened for various offences involving violations of the freedom of expression. In total, 374 investigations had been concluded and 172 preventative protection and assistance measures had been adopted for at-risk journalists. 54. The Deputy Minister recalled the establishment by law of the Protection Mechanism for Human Rights Defenders and Journalists. The mechanism had received adequate financial support and the members of its Board included the Ombudsman, representatives of different governmental institutions and civil society representatives to ensure effectiveness and transparency. However, there could still be greater cooperation among federal entities. 55. The General Victims’ Act created the National System for Victims, which oversaw programmes and actions in support of victims at the federal and local levels; the Fund for Assistance and Reparation provided the necessary resources to support the initiatives. 56. Ireland asked about the impact of relevant measures on the number of cases of disappeared persons that had been investigated and resolved. It encouraged Mexico to continue to implement the 2011 Migration Act to protect migrants and those who worked to promote their human rights. 57. Italy asked whether the new criminal procedures facilitating the early conclusion of trial contained safeguards for women victims of crimes. 58. Japan commended the country’s renewed commitment to the promotion of human rights and efforts to implement the accepted recommendations from its first review. 59. Kenya noted the progress made since the first review of Mexico, with the aim of reinforcing constitutional guarantees and the rights and freedoms for all. 60. Lebanon commended the commitment of Mexico, including the role it played at the international level to enhance the human rights mechanisms. It referred to the constitutional reforms which set the stage for progress. 61. Libya commended the entry into force of the constitutional reforms, judicial protection and legislation to protect human rights. 62. Lithuania noted the establishment of protective mechanisms designed to safeguard human rights defenders and journalists, and expressed concern about reports on threats and violence against them. 63. Thailand commended Mexico for its constitutional amendments, such as the 2013 Victims’ Act, and welcomed its commitment to eradicate poverty. 64. Sweden noted the continued widespread use of torture and the existing impunity for crimes against journalists despite improvements to the legislation. 7