A/HRC/21/5 81. Regarding the statutory limitation on the crime of torture, Tunisia stated that a draft law was under discussion in the Constituent Assembly which, if adopted, would abolish this limitation. 82. With regard to the new Constitution, the delegation indicated that there was a national consensus to incorporate provisions guaranteeing the principle of equality between men and women, as well as equal rights for people with special needs. Contradictory provisions in existing laws would be amended so as to ensure that people with special needs will be treated as equal citizens enjoying all their rights. 83. Tunisia further assured that it would not allow impunity and that violations which occurred before and after the revolution would be prosecuted equally. The transitional justice process would be essential to establish the truth and punish perpetrators, which was a prerequisite to reconciliation. 84. Regarding trafficking in human beings, Tunisia indicated that it was reviewing existing legislation, including Law No. 5 of 2003 which prohibits human trafficking, in light of the provision of the Palermo Protocol. Recently, Tunisia had also formed a National Committee to combat human trafficking, especially women and children. 85. Furthermore, a committee had been formed to review the law governing the actions of the law enforcement personnel and prepare a draft law on the right of peaceful assembly. The aim was to fully taking into account the freedom of expression and protest while maintaining security, in accordance with international human rights standards. The draft law would be presented soon to the Council of Ministers and eventually would be submitted to the Constituent Assembly. 86. Concerning women’s rights, Tunisia informed that Decree No. 103 of 2011 provided for the withdrawal of all reservations to CEDAW, in order to further promote the principle of equality between men and women. Law No. 55 of 2010 had amended provisions of the Tunisian Nationality Code to allow Tunisian women married to a foreigner to pass their nationality to their children in the same way as men. 87. On question relating to freedom of expression, Tunisia noted that the Ministry of Communication, which had overseen the use of media for propaganda purposed, had been abolished. Decree No. 116 of 2011 envisaged the creation of an independent national body to oversee the media, without affecting their freedom. Censorship on the Internet had also ended, which was an irreversible choice, bearing in mind also the role of electronic media in the Tunisian revolution. 88. Kuwait appreciated and fully respected the transformation which had been taking place in Tunisia since the launch of the revolution to create a new democratic State. Kuwait asked about measures taken to prevent the crime of torture from recurring. 89. Kyrgyzstan commended Tunisia for the extension of an open invitation to special procedures, withdrawal of declaration and reservation to CRC and adoption of gender parity requirement in the Constituent Assembly electoral law. It also praised Tunisia for the steps taken in investigating crimes committed during the uprising. Kyrgyzstan made recommendations. 90. Lebanon welcomed the democratic elections and the ratification of several international human rights instruments, particularly CAT. Lebanon asked about additional measures planned to take to ensure the full implementation of the Convention. 91. Libya commended Tunisia on its commitment to uphold its international human rights obligations and said that the political process was going in the right direction. It made a recommendation. 12