A/HRC/38/17 114.62 Support the independence and pluralism of the media, including by creating transparency regarding the financing of media and media ownership, and by comprehensive implementation of the law on the privatization of the media (Germany); 114.63 Take the necessary measures to ensure that the media regulator can operate effectively and in complete independence (Belgium); 114.64 Conclude the work on a new media strategy, in full partnership with civil society, and ensure that the strategy is in conformity with Serbia’s international obligations and is fully implemented once adopted (Sweden); 114.65 Enhance laws protecting freedom of expression (Lebanon); 114.66 Enhance efforts regarding the protection and promotion of the freedoms of expression and of the press (Brazil); 114.67 Conduct prompt and impartial investigations into all allegations of crimes against journalists and the media and bring the perpetrators to justice (Slovakia); 114.68 Take steps to enable the exercise of freedom of expression, including by improving transparency of media ownership and financing, and investigating and prosecuting cases of intimidation of and violence against journalists (Australia); 114.69 Conduct impartial, thorough and effective investigations into all cases of attacks, harassment and intimidation against journalists and human rights defenders, and bring perpetrators of such offences to justice (Germany); 114.70 Ensure that all threats, intimidation and attacks against journalists and human rights defenders are thoroughly investigated, ensuring no impunity for perpetrators (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland); 114.71 Ensure thorough, prompt and independent investigations into all reports of human rights violations against human rights defenders and journalists and bring to justice those suspected of committing such crimes (Greece); 114.72 Refrain from prosecuting journalists, human rights defenders and other members of civil society as a means of deterring or discouraging them from freely expressing their opinions (Latvia); 114.73 Increase efforts to prevent cases of violence against journalists and media workers (Czechia); 114.74 Address threats and attacks against journalists and improve the transparency of media ownership and the independence of media outlets (Estonia); 114.75 Take steps to ensure conditions for the full exercise of freedom of expression, including by: (i) ensuring effective investigation and prosecution of alleged threats and attacks on journalists; and (ii) ensuring an equal opportunity for all media to access funding available from government sources (Canada); 114.76 Guarantee freedom of expression by combating intimidation of the media and civil society and by ensuring the transparency of media financing (France); 114.77 Ensure the safety of journalists and writers so that they can work freely, express critical opinions and cover topics that the Government might deem sensitive, without fear of reprisals (Switzerland); 114.78 Fully investigate incidents of serious threats and violence against journalists and civil society activists, and hold the perpetrators accountable (United States of America); 19