A/HRC/10/52 page 20 (e) Repeal the Public Order Act (1965) so as to enhance press freedom; (f) Enact the draft sexual offences bill and the draft matrimonial bill to further protect women’s rights and effectively address the increasing wave of gender-based violence; (g) Establish remand homes in each province so as to prevent juvenile offenders from being kept in prisons with adults; (h) Take effective measures to ensure that “task forces” established by political parties to assist with their electoral campaigns, are declared illegal and disbanded; (i) Develop a clear policy on land reform, to include the enactment of land reform legislation, and establishment of effective legal mechanisms for resolution of land disputes. 70. The High Commissioner also urges all international partners to support the Government of Sierra Leone in addressing the human rights challenges that continue to pose threats to the consolidation of peace in the country. -----

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