A/HRC/12/43 page 20 Security sector 76. It is recommended that: (a) The security and defence forces strengthen internal but independent mechanisms for investigating allegations of human rights violations committed by their personnel, and if warranted, for bringing such cases to justice; (b) The Parliamentary Commission for Security and Defence ensure vigorous oversight of institutional accountability processes, in accordance with the Constitution. Social services 77. It is recommended that: (a) The Government establish a mechanism for transparent public scrutiny of budgetary processes and develop a concrete plan for investment in basic social services from the funds that will be freed up from debt servicing; (b) Civil society more actively advocate for and make use of such a mechanism of scrutiny to define the minimum core content of economic and social rights in Burundi and to ensure that the budget is used to guarantee these rights for all, free from discrimination of any kind. Groups at risk 78. It is recommended that: (a) A concrete national programme be established by the law enforcement authorities to protect persons with albinism from further attacks; (b) The Government organize, with international support and in cooperation with national NGOs, a nationwide public education programme on albinism; (c) The Council of Ministers adopt the national strategy on juvenile justice, the associated action plans, and the revised Criminal Procedure Code and move expeditiously towards ensuring their implementation, particularly with regard to establishing special chambers and conditions of incarceration that conform to international standards on juvenile justice; (d) The judiciary ensure the speedy trial of juveniles in conflict with the law and favour alternatives to incarceration when appropriate; (e) Public institutions, especially the police, prosecutors and judiciary, effectively address sexual and gender-based violence cases and that a mechanism to monitor their treatment be established in addition to investigating and prosecuting all cases, including where the victim is a child;

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