A/HRC/26/16 freedom of expression and take the necessary actions to amend or repeal any articles which do not meet these obligations (Canada); 118.16 Revise the Penal Code in order to bring it into line with international standards and Cambodia’s obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (Belgium); 118.17 Establish a law on freedom of information in accordance with international standards (Belgium); 118.18 Adopt legislative and other measures that promote the enjoyment of freedom of expression (Botswana); 118.19 Take action to ensure that Cambodian legislation enables all political parties, labour unions and other civil society groups to exercise their rights to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly; and that peaceful demonstrations can occur safely and without fear of intimidation or excessive use of force on the part of the Cambodian authorities (Canada); 118.20 Revise the Penal Code as well as other laws so that they comply with international freedom of expression standards and prevent the harassment of human rights defenders, journalists and NGOs (Czech Republic); 118.21 Take steps to bring Cambodia’s laws and practices into line with existing international human rights standards in relation to freedom of expression, including press freedom (Ireland); 118.22 Protect free and independent media, namely through the revocation of article 305 of the Penal Code and article 13 of the Press Law (Portugal); 118.23 Take the necessary steps to strengthen the legal framework surrounding elections so as to ensure that future elections are free and fair, thereby allowing Cambodian citizens to have a say in the decisions that affect their lives and to elect the officials who reflect and respond effectively to their needs (Canada); 118.24 Implement the three draft laws aimed at promoting the independence and efficiency of the judiciary system once adopted (Portugal); 118.25 Implement and strengthen policies and laws to protect and promote the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure that these mechanisms enjoy a human rights based approach consistent with the CRPD and in consultation with civil society (Colombia); 118.26 Adopt and implement laws that prohibit all forms of ill-treatment of children and that protect them from forced labour, sexual exploitation and abuse (Portugal); 118.27 Give continuity to legislative and institutional reforms for the promotion and protection of human rights (Nepal); 118.28 Continue strengthening its national institutional capacity in promoting and protecting human rights, including through completing the process of establishment of a national human rights institution in accordance with the Paris Principles (Indonesia); 118.29 Rapidly create a national human rights institution in conformity with Paris Principles (Tunisia); 118.30 Establish an independent institution in charge of human rights in accordance with the Paris Principles (Algeria); 15

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