A/HRC/44/16/Add.1 Recommendations Position Comments accordance with international best practices and domestic as well international laws. Guyana supports Juvenile access to Legal Aid and the creation of Diversion Programmes and Facilities. Government will continue to invest in the judicial system to ensure that perpetrators of gender-related crimes are brought swiftly to justice. Government continues to strengthen the capacity of staff within these courts with training initiatives (including virtual training on domestic violence awareness and the law) and the provision of essential materials and equipment to facilitate the remote hearing of cases. 10 100.179 Noted This will be part of the consultative process for a new Education Act. Corporal punishment is prohibited for children in institutional care. 100.180 Supported Strong legislation is in place and supported by programmes/policies. The Survivor Advocacy Programme, the Spotlight Initiative to end all forms of violence against women and girls and the Child Advocacy Centre are a few programmes that facilitates the fight against GBV and sexual violence and harassment. In addition, support, including financial resources is provided to CSOs to assist abused women and children. 100.181 Noted Refer to note on 100.179 100.182 Supported 100.183 Supported 100.184 Supported 100.185 Supported 100.186 Supported Through a consultative process with the Amerindian communities and their leaders and other national stakeholders. 100.187 Supported The new Government’s policy is to restore the Amerindian Land Titling programme that was abandoned for 5 years and to ensure that Amerindian Land rights are protected and are implemented. 100.188 Supported 100.189 Supported 100.190 Supported 100.191 Supported 100.192 Supported 100.193 Supported 100.194 Supported 100.195 Supported 100.196 Supported An Action Plan for the Child Labour Policy will be reviewed by the new Ministry of Labour.

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