A/HRC/27/16 116.15. Rephrase its definition of torture in national legislation by aligning it with the Convention against Torture and ensure that the new definition comprehends all elements of torture (Denmark); 116.16. Ensure prompt thorough, independent and transparent investigations into all allegations of rape, torture or other ill-treatment by law enforcement officials, hold those responsible to account and provide reparations and redress to the victims (Hungary); 116.17. Take steps to strengthen the judiciary, by increasing its independence and ensuring compliance with selection and appointment procedures in competitive examinations and working with the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers (Germany); 116.18. Ensure a policy of appointments in the judiciary independent from political interference, and a scrupulous respect for deadlines for their renewal (Spain); 116.19. Institute appropriate reforms to ensure full impartiality of the judiciary and the separation and independence of powers in accordance with international standards (Sweden); 116.20. Ensure the full protection of the freedom of expression of its citizens, including the right to peaceful protest, and refrain from and condemn actions intended to intimidate or repress citizens exercising their rights (Canada); 116.21. Fully guarantee respect for freedom of expression and opinion and fully comply with its commitments under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, in particular articles 19 and 22 (Slovenia); 116.22. Decriminalize defamation (Ghana); 116.23. Establish an institutional structure that guarantees the right of access to public information (Israel); 116.24. Review its legislation to ensure respect of the reproductive rights of women and girls (Belgium); 116.25. Ensure that the education system has all means to implement an inclusive education policy, since a high percentage of children with disabilities is currently excluded from the school system (Israel); 116.26. Involve indigenous communities in any decision related to the management of their ancestral territories (Italy). 117. Nicaragua considers that the following recommendations cannot be accepted and would thus be noted: 117.1 Reassess the possibility of signing and ratifying the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (Mexico); 117.2. Consider acceding to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (Uruguay); 117.3. Take steps to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (Trinidad and Tobago); 117.4. Promptly accede to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and implement it in national law (Lithuania); 117.5. Accede to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and to the Agreement on Privileges and Immunities of the Court (Estonia); 23