A/HRC/38/4 16. France had a number of suitable institutions and procedures in place to uphold the right to an effective remedy for victims of police violence. Officers suspected of excessive use of force were subject to administrative and judicial investigations. 17. The French authorities continued to display steadfast determination in dealing with the challenges posed by terrorism. The attacks of 13 November 2015 had led the authorities to impose a state of emergency that had then been extended on several occasions in response to the continued threat of terrorism. Although France had invoked the temporary derogation clauses contained in the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (European Convention on Human Rights) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, it had not in any way abandoned the rule of law. The state of emergency could not remain in place indefinitely, and the new Government had decided to lift it on 1 November 2017 with the aim of building an effective framework for protecting and upholding basic rights. A law had been passed to strengthen internal security and combat terrorism for that same purpose. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 18. During the interactive dialogue, 115 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 19. Georgia acknowledged progress achieved in combating discrimination and ensuring the rights of women and children. 20. Germany welcomed the ratification of the Istanbul Convention and the implementation of the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. 21. Ghana commended the establishment of the High Council for Equality between Women and Men and of the High Council for Family, Childhood and the Elderly. 22. Greece applauded steps to combat racism, anti-Semitism and violence against children. 23. Guyana recognized the long history of France and its commitment to human rights. 24. Haiti welcomed the leadership of France on environmental protection, and a law to prevent human rights violations in supply chains. 25. Honduras praised the establishment of the High Council for Equality between Women and Men and of the Office of the Ombudsman. 26. Hungary welcomed the growing accessibility of education and health care, expressing concern about discrimination against persons with disabilities. 27. Iceland commended France for promoting the rights of women, children and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons. 28. India recognized efforts to combat gender discrimination and to achieve gender parity. 29. Indonesia made recommendations. 30. The Islamic Republic of Iran made recommendations. 31. Iraq welcomed steps to reduce poverty and marginalization, encouraging France to improve respect for freedom of religion. 32. Ireland praised measures to combat racism, anti-Semitism and violence against women. 33. Israel commended the implementation of the National Action Plan to Combat Racism and Anti-Semitism. 34. Italy welcomed the ratification of the Istanbul Convention and the establishment of the National Child Protection Council. 4 GE.18-05727