Victims are conflicting and show inaccuracy in identifying the persons who allegedly assaulted them. 99. The Respondent State submits further that inconsistency also existed between the medical reports evidencing the injuries, but this is not substantiated. The Respondent State also refutes the allegations that there was AC HP R 100. discrimination because assaults were inflicted on the Victims because of the “mere fact of being women.” It argues that the assembly of the two parties in the riots included men and women other than the Victims. 101. It submits further that the Egyptian Constitution affirms the principle of equality between men and women and the law provides many privileges for women to safeguard their effective participation in the community as a matter of affirmative action for the benefit of women. It states that Egyptian society rejects any form of degrading or inhuman treatment. 102. The Respondent state also outlines the procedures taken by the PPO during investigation of the alleged violations. It explains that: i. The PPO heard in detail the testimony of all parties, victims, and witnesses concerning the incident; ii. The PPO referred the injured male and female victims to El-Hilal El-Ahmer Hospital, and attached twelve medical reports to the investigation reports, after confirming that the reports have been reviewed; 27