A/HRC/26/44 Content Page I. Introduction............................................................................................................. 1–15 3 II. Methodology ........................................................................................................... 16–20 5 III. Rule of law.............................................................................................................. 21–28 5 National legislation ................................................................................................. 23–28 5 IV. Engagement with the international human rights system........................................ 29–32 6 V. Human rights concerns............................................................................................ 33–132 7 VI. 2 Paragraphs A. Independence of the judiciary......................................................................... 33–36 7 B. Independence of lawyers ................................................................................ 37–38 7 C. Torture and other cruel, inhuman treatment or degrading treatment or punishment………………………….. ....................................... 39–43 8 D. Prison conditions ............................................................................................ 44–47 9 E. Arbitrary arrest and detention......................................................................... 48–54 10 F. Imprisonment of political opponents, human rights defenders and activists .. 55–63 11 G. Enforced disappearances ................................................................................ 64–66 12 H. Death penalty.................................................................................................. 67–71 13 I. Freedom of opinion and expression................................................................ 72–82 13 J. Access to information..................................................................................... 83–86 15 K. Freedom of peaceful assembly ....................................................................... 87–94 16 L. Freedom of association................................................................................... 95–100 17 M. Trade unions ................................................................................................... 101–106 18 N. Just and favourable conditions of work .......................................................... 107–111 19 O. Forced labour.................................................................................................. 112–113 20 P. Discrimination ................................................................................................ 114–116 20 Q. Persons with disabilities ................................................................................. 117–120 20 R. Gender ............................................................................................................ 121–123 21 S. Minorities ....................................................................................................... 124–126 21 T. Elections ......................................................................................................... 127–131 22 Conclusions and recommendations......................................................................... 132–139 23