some of the most highly developed States, had not yet acceded to them. His delegation considered that ratification and implementation of those instruments, together with proper reporting on them, were an integral part of a country's human rights record. 10. Finally, on item 99, his Government as well as Hungarian public op1n1on had expressed revulsion at the widespread persistence of the use of torture and other cruel practices in a number of countries in flagrant violation of human rights. His Government had set forth its position on the issue in its reply to the Secretary-General contained in document A/39/499. Those shocking practices were alien to a socialist society and had been explicitly prohibited by Hungary's Constitution, Penal Code and Act on Criminal Procedure. His Government was therefore pleased to see that the Commission on Human Rights had given serious attention to the preparation of a draft convention against torture. Nevertheless, his delegation felt that certain major issues concerning, in particular, articles 19 and 20 remained to be decided. As a matter of principle Hungary favoured human rights instruments which enjoyed the widest possible agreement on all their provisions. Documents which did not meet that standard would not receive the support required for ratification. Hungary therefore considered that further efforts were needed to ensure general agreement on the outstanding issues before a convention was adopted py the United NationsJ his delegation therefore urged delegations to do their utmost to facilitate the early adoption of a convention on torture. 11. Mr. FRAMBACH (German Democratic Republic), referring to item 98, said that the report of the Human Rights Committee (A/39/40) reflected the growing importance of the International Covenants on Human Rights for the co-operation of States in that field. He welcomed the fact that more States had ratified the Covenants and that 
**Analysis**
The text primarily discusses human rights issues, specifically the use of torture and the preparation of a convention against it. It also mentions the importance of ratifying and implementing human rights instruments. The tone is diplomatic and focused on international cooperation.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Human rights