A/HRC/25/61 Contents Paragraphs Page I. Introduction............................................................................................................. 1–9 3 II. Methodology and activities ..................................................................................... 10–13 4 III. Legislative developments........................................................................................ 14–23 5 A. Draft charter of citizens’ rights....................................................................... 14–17 5 B. Criminal procedure law ................................................................................. 18–22 6 C. Political crime bill .......................................................................................... 23 7 Right to liberty and security of persons .................................................................. 24–51 7 IV. A. Human rights defenders.................................................................................. 33 9 B. Journalists and netizens .................................................................................. 34 9 C. Religious minorities ....................................................................................... 35–43 10 D. Ethnic minorities ............................................................................................ 44–51 11 V. Treatment of persons deprived of liberty ................................................................ 52–57 13 VI. Right to a fair trial................................................................................................... 58–79 14 A. Independence of judges .................................................................................. 60–65 14 B. Independence of lawyers ................................................................................ 66–71 16 C. Trial proceedings ............................................................................................ 72–79 17 VII. Right to life ............................................................................................................. 80–87 18 VIII. Socioeconomic rights.............................................................................................. 88–92 20 A. Right to education........................................................................................... 88–91 20 B. Economic sanctions ........................................................................................ 92 21 Conclusions and recommendations......................................................................... 93–96 21 I. Categories of imprisoned persons............................................................................................ 23 II. Case summaries ....................................................................................................................... 74 IX. Annexes 2