A/HRC/15/9
II.
Conclusions and/or recommendations
93.
The following recommendations formulated during the interactive
dialogue/listed below enjoy the support of Armenia which considers that they are
already implemented or in the process of implementation:
93.1. Sign and ratify the Second Optional Protocol to the International
Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, aimed at abolishing the death penalty
(Spain, France, Argentina, Iraq, United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland);
93.2
Ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons
from Enforced Disappearance (Azerbaijan, Argentina, Uruguay) as soon as
possible (Greece);
93.3. Consider expediting (Brazil)/finalize the ratification of (Algeria)/ratify
the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Brazil, Algeria) and
the Optional Protocol thereto (Argentina, Iraq, Kyrgyzstan) as soon as possible
(Greece)/ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention (Azerbaijan);
93.4. Work effectively in order to bring all laws into line with the revised
Constitution (Finland);
93.5. Review the definition of torture in its national legislation so that it fully
complies with that set out in article 1 of the Convention against Torture and
other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (Czech
Republic); adopt a definition of torture fully in compliance with article 1 of the
Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading
Treatment or Punishment (Ireland); adopt a definition of torture in line with
article 1 of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or
Degrading Treatment or Punishment (Uruguay);
93.6. Provide a legislative basis for the OPCAT National Preventive
Mechanism, and ensure the institutionalized participation of civil society
(Slovenia);
93.7. Strengthen the work of the institute of public defence by providing free
legal aid to the population (Kyrgyzstan);
93.8. Accelerate the process aimed at creating a national human rights
institution in accordance with the Paris Principles (Libyan Arab Jamahiriya);
93.9. In line with Human Rights Council resolution 9/12, consider
elaborating a national human rights programme and plan of action to
strengthen the capacity of the State to promote and protect human rights
(Brazil); complete within the envisaged time the comprehensive national
programme on human rights protection (Egypt); implement the comprehensive
national programme on human rights protection efficiently and within the
envisaged time (Bosnia and Herzegovina); continue to promote human rights
cooperation based on its actual conditions (China); continue to improve the
human rights situation in the country, in the light of the improvements made so
far (Italy);
93.10. Continue to carry out reforms in the country in order to fully ensure
the protection of human rights and the rule of law in accordance with all
relevant laws and codes, as stated in its national report (Lao People’s
Democratic Republic);
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