A/HRC/19/6 77.57. Repeal or urgently amend the Suppression of Terrorism Act of 2008 and other pieces of security legislation to bring them in line with international human rights standards (Sweden). 78. The recommendations below did not enjoy the support of Swaziland: 78.1. Continue towards the implementation of the OP-CAT, the First Optional Protocol to the ICCPR and the Optional Protocol to CEDAW (Australia), 78.2. Consider taking measures to eliminate forms of discrimination against workers from ethnic minorities (Brazil); 78.3. Enhance the Independent Commission’s Investigation, processing and reporting of human rights abuses by State and non-State actors, including investigations of the allegations of arbitrary arrest and detentions associated with the spring protests (United States of America); 78.4. Take concrete measures to decriminalize same-sex relations and prevent discrimination based on marital status and sexual orientation (United States of America); 78.5. Adopt the necessary political and legislative measures to establish a specific framework to protect against discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and repeal all laws which criminalize homosexual practice, and implement public awareness-raising campaign on this matter (Spain); 78.6. Bring its legislation into conformity with its international human rights obligations by repealing provisions which may be used to criminalise same-sex activity between consenting adults , and take all necessary measures to ensure enjoyment of the right to the highest attainable standard of health, without discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (Portugal); 78.7. Clarify the status of all political parties and introduce multi-party democratic elections (United Kingdom); 79. All conclusions and recommendations contained in the present report reflect the position of the submitting States and the State under review. They should not be construed as endorsed by the Working Group as a whole. 21

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