A/HRC/42/8/Add.1 SI No. Recommendation Position Responses discrimination against people based on their sexual orientation or gender identity” (Chile) V. Noted 158.45 “Decriminalize abortion and take measures to ensure that all women have access to legal abortion and high-quality postabortion services” (Iceland) As per the Penal Code of Bhutan, abortion is legal if the pregnancy is a result of rape, incest or when the mother is of unsound mental condition or to save the mother’s life. To guide the health workers in the complications of abortion, a “Guideline for Health Workers on Management of Complications of Abortion” is also in place to serve the purpose. However, full legalization of abortion is not under consideration. VI. Noted 158.46 “Consider establishing a national human rights institution in accordance with the Paris Principles (Tunisia);/Consider establishing an independent national human rights institution” (Nepal) Bhutan takes note of this recommendation. The Royal Government will study different options that may be best suited for the country taking into considerations the need and national state of preparedness. 158.47 “Take steps to set up a national human rights institution compliant with the Paris Principles” (Ukraine) 158.48 “Establish an independent national human rights institution with a wide-ranging mandate and in line with the Paris Principles” (Seychelles) 158.49 “Establish a National Human Rights Institution in compliance with the Paris Principles (Australia);/ Establish a national human rights institution in accordance with the Paris Principles” 5

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