A/HRC/11/17*
GE.09-15299
31.
Re-consider the approach on the nature of prohibition of torture and to
review the non-refoulement principles in its domestic legislation (Brazil);
32.
Submit to scrutiny the regulations governing the use of Taser weapons
with a view to adopting legislation that would explicitly place them in the
category of “weapons” and prescribe more rigorous procedures for their
possession and use (Italy);
33.
Consider taking on board CEDAW recommendations (Malaysia) to
criminalise domestic violence (Malaysia; Italy; Mexico), ensuring to
victims effective access to immediate means of protection and reinforcing
prosecution of perpetrators (Italy)and adequately investigate and
sanctioning those responsible for the death and disappearance of
indigenous women (Mexico); take measures to help effective access to
justice for victims of domestic violence and provide immediate means of
redress and protection (Austria);
34.
Implement in national legislation the prohibition and criminalization of
all types of violence against women and children, specially indigenous
women and children, in accordance with the commitments acquired in
the corresponding Conventions (Bolivia);
35.
Take the necessary measures to end violence against women including
domestic violence and against aboriginal women, and implement
CEDAW and the Human Rights Committee recommendations in this
context (Syrian Arab Republic);
36.
Adopt further measures to ensure: accountability of the police for their
proper, sensitive and effective conduct in cases of violence against
women; and better protection of in particular aboriginal women against
all violence, including through addressing their low socio-economic
status and discrimination against them; better accessibility of
alternative/protected housing for victims of domestic violence (Czech
Republic);
37.
Systematically investigate and collect data on violence against women
and to disseminate this information (Belgium);
38.
Institute comprehensive reporting and statistical analysis of the scale
and character of violence against indigenous women, so that a national
strategy can be initiated, in consultation with indigenous representatives,
to respond to the severity of the issues (Norway); study and address the
root causes of domestic violence against women, in particular Aboriginal
women (Austria);
39.
Conduct a review of the effectiveness of its legislation relevant to
trafficking in human beings and implement reforms where necessary to
strengthen the protection of the rights of victims of trafficking
(Slovakia);
40.
Strengthen enforcement legislation and programmes regarding
prohibition of commercial sexual exploitation of children (Philippines);
41.
Ensure that any complaint of violations of international human rights
obligations can be examined in Canadian courts and effective adequate
remedies will be provided to victims (Portugal);
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