A/HRC/10/78 Page 18 measures for the development of effective mechanisms to help combat impunity, including strengthening of the judiciary (Mexico); 16. To reinstate civilian control of decision-making in relation to applications for conscientious objection to military service, to extend the time during which applications can be made, to remove the exclusion of all those who have ever held a firearms license from being recognized as conscientious objectors, and to equalize the length of alternative and military service (Slovenia); 17. To strengthen its anti-corruption policy (Poland); to intensify its efforts to combat corruption in order to ensure the independence, effectiveness and quality of the judicial system (Sweden); to strengthen the rule of law as enshrined in the Constitution, and ensure the independence of the judiciary (Ireland, Czech Republic); to enhance the efficiency of the judiciary and secure access to concrete remedies for victims of human rights violations (Czech Republic); 18. To take all adequate measures to guarantee the protection and promotion of religious freedom, including by adopting legislation recognizing all churches and religious communities (Italy); to take into account the opinions and recommendations of the European Commission for Democracy through Law when implementing the law on religious organizations (Romania); 19. To adopt necessary measures to secure full respect for freedom of expression (Sweden, Ireland) and of the media (Canada); to ensure investigation of all cases of alleged violence against journalists (Ireland); and to create a climate in which journalists are able to report on sensitive issues without fear or harassment and reprisal (Canada); 20. To promote the work of human rights defenders (Sweden, Canada, Switzerland) and take all necessary measures to ensure their safety (France, Czech Republic) and freedom of expression (Switzerland), and ensure they have a favourable working environment (France); to follow up the recommendation of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on the situation of human rights defenders and denounce more forcefully verbal and physical attacks against human rights defenders (Germany, Norway); to adopt a national plan of action to enhance the protection of human rights defenders and independent journalists (Netherlands), to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to protect human rights defenders, including those working on behalf of the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons (Canada); to apply the Yogyakarta Principles as a guide for new policies in the area of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights (Netherlands); and ensure the effective investigation of alleged attacks against human rights defenders (Canada, Ireland); 21. To continue current positive steps to promote equality and non-discrimination in the national minorities in the country (Cuba); to adopt all necessary measures so that minorities can effectively enjoy all their rights (Chile); to intensify efforts to ensure their better integration (Switzerland); to protect national minorities rights already granted by the existing law and to have them reflected in the new legislation, and not diminish the current minority stipulation for the procedures of elections (Slovenia); not allow the nullification of the signatures already collected