A/HRC/12/10 Page 7 30. Denmark recommended to (a) take all necessary steps to implement all aspects of ILO Convention No. 169. Enquiring about the process towards constitutional recognition of the indigenous populations, it recommended to (b) pursue such recognition within a reasonable time without neglecting the consultations mentioned in the presentation. It also recommended to (c) ensure full and effective consultation of indigenous communities before granting licenses for the economic exploitation of disputed land; noting this was recommended by the Human Rights Committee in 2007. 31. Azerbaijan recommended to (a) put an end to trials of civilians by military courts; (b) fully investigate the alleged cases of torture, ill-treatment and excessive use of force committed by police and security forces and bring the perpetrators to justice; (c) fully investigate the alleged cases of arrest and deportation of journalists and filmmakers depicting the problems of the Mapuche people; (d) strengthen its measures to combat violence against women and reduce underrepresentation of women, including in the labour market; (e) tackle the problem of street children and child labour, as well as discrimination against indigenous children; (f) undertake effective steps to fight human trafficking, including by enacting specific legislation; and (g) continue its efforts to solve the problems of indigenous peoples, in particular their land issues, and ensure that the Anti-Terrorism Act not undermine their rights. 32. The Syrian Arab Republic noted that Chile was taking quick and confident steps in fulfilling its international commitments and pledges, and had also played an important role in implementing the Council’s mandate. It recommended that it continue its efforts to modernize the justice system. 33. Austria recommended that Chile (a) intensify efforts to demarcate and restore land and to systematically consult with indigenous people before granting licenses for economic exploitation; (b) introduce new legislation to further strengthen the rights of indigenous peoples. Austria raised its concerns about penal sentences for children aged below 16 and even 14 and recommended to (c) take all necessary steps to ensure that persons below the age of 18 are under all circumstances tried by a specialized juvenile justice system and that the best interests of the juvenile offenders are given the highest priority so they can successfully be reintegrated into society. The deprivation of a child’s liberty should only be used as a last resort. 34. New Zealand recommended that Chile (a) ensure indigenous groups are able to express their view, have access to relevant political and decision-making processes and are provided with the support necessary to meaningfully engage on issues that affect them; (b) strengthen measures to counter discriminatory attitudes in society, including through public education and equality initiatives, and legislative measures to prevent discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity; (c) commit to enacting pending legislation on reform of the binominal electoral system, establishment of a NHRI and gender equality by the end of 2010. 35. Switzerland recommended to (a) adopt and implement effective laws to prevent, suppress and eliminate discrimination against women and combat domestic violence; (b) adapt the military justice system to international standards so that it guarantees the right to a fair trial, adding that civilians must not be brought before military courts; (c) not apply the Anti-Terrorism Act for acts related to the claims of indigenous peoples. 36. Bangladesh recommended to (a) establish an NHRI in accordance with the Paris Principles to reinforce the Government’s commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights; (b) undertake appropriate electoral and legislative reforms to enhance the scope for