A/HRC/26/8 79. Commenting on the country’s media and press, the head of the delegation stated that once the House of Representatives had concluded its consideration of the Audiovisual Media Bill, it would be possible to establish many private radio and television channels in addition to existing public and private channels. The Government had demonstrated a genuine willingness to promote and protect the freedoms of opinion and expression, the press and information, and the right of access to data. Some violations were attributable to influential people responding to criticism, but they did not reflect government policy or practice and judicial action was an option in such cases. 80. Singapore noted the efforts to strengthen the rule of law, reform the judiciary, improve living standards, support low-income households, particularly in rural areas and vulnerable groups, and set up training programmes for youth. Singapore made recommendations. 81. Slovakia asked what further measures were envisaged to abolish the death penalty for juveniles. It deplored the unsatisfactory situation of women, who continued to face discriminatory practices, and called for a more targeted approach. Slovakia made recommendations. 82. Slovenia, as a strong supporter of the abolition of the death penalty, was concerned that capital punishment for juvenile offenders was still imposed de facto and that child recruitment into the armed forces continued in Yemen. Slovenia made recommendations. 83. Somalia paid particular attention to social cohesion and stability in Yemen because they had a direct impact on Somalia. Somalia made recommendations. 84. Spain commended the Transitional Programme for Stabilization and Development, the National Human Rights Conference and the National Human Rights Strategy. It hoped that the new Constitution would incorporate fundamental rights and freedoms that would serve as the basis for lasting peace and stability. Spain made recommendations. 85. The State of Palestine welcomed the opening of the OHCHR office in Yemen and its readiness to cooperate with different United Nations mechanisms. Palestine also noted the steps taken to guarantee freedom of opinion and expression, progress in the field of education and to achieve gender equality. It made recommendations. 86. Sudan congratulated Yemen on the conclusion of the national dialogue process and praised Yemen for holding the first conference on human rights in December 2012 and for working to establish national monitoring mechanisms such as the national institution for human rights. Sudan made recommendations. 87. Sweden welcomed the work carried out by the Ministry of Human Rights to implement CEDAW. It requested further information on action being taken in that area, especially regarding discriminatory practices such as male guardianship. Sweden made recommendations. 88. Switzerland was concerned about discrimination against women in law and in practice, especially relating to marriage, divorce, child custody, inheritance and domestic violence. It noted that Yemen had recently expressed its readiness to join the ICC. Switzerland made recommendations. 89. Thailand welcomed the progress achieved in the National Dialogue Conference on priority issues. It noted the measures taken to address past abuses and the progress made in advancing the process. It appreciated the efforts to enhance women’s rights, but noted that challenges remained. Thailand made recommendations. 90. Tunisia welcomed the efforts to investigate the crimes of the past, the approval to establish an independent human rights institution and the opening of an OHCHR office in Yemen. Tunisia made recommendations. 11