A/HRC/43/51/Add.3 of expression in the Maldives, in particular when exercised by the media, civil society organizations, human rights defenders and in general those voicing dissent. Mongolia 423. JOL 14/05/2019 Case no: MNG 1/2019 State reply: N/A Allegations concerning the amendments to the Law on the Legal Status of Judges and the Law on Public Prosecutor’s Office, which introduce a new procedure for the dismissal of judges and heads of the prosecution service on the basis of a recommendation from the National Security Council of Mongolia. 424. PR 26/04/2019 UN expert to visit Mongolia to assess situation of human rights defenders 425. PR 13/05/2019 Mongolia: UN expert warns against setbacks in rule of law and shrinking space for civil society 426. End of Mission Statement 13/05/2019 End of mission statement by the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders 427. In relation to the allegations outlined in his communication dated 14 May 2019, the Special Rapporteur remains concerned that the recent amendments to national legislation on the judiciary and prosecution service fall short of international standards relating to the independence of the judiciary, the autonomy of the prosecution service and the separation of powers. He expresses his continued concern about the wide discretionary powers that the Head of State retains in the appointment of judges, heads of the prosecution service, members and president of the Judicial General Council, and members and president of the Judicial Ethics Committee. The Special Rapporteur encourages the Government to address the concerns raised in his communication and implement the recommendations made therein. 428. The Special Rapporteur thanks the Government for the invitation to visit the country and for the cooperation extended before and during the visit, which took place from 30 April to 13 May 2019. The Rapporteur's preliminary observations and recommendations following the conclusion of his visit are available on the Special Rapporteur's website at this link and copied above. The Special Rapporteur reiterates his availability to provide technical assistance and support and to follow up on the recommendations after his visit in order to contribute to the creation of a safe and enabling environment for human rights defenders, in particular with regard to the adoption of a comprehensive draft law on the protection of human rights defenders in Mongolia. Myanmar 429. JAL 26/12/2018 Case no: MMR 6/2018 State reply: 4 Mar 2019; 25 Mar 2019 Allegations concerning Mr. Aung Ko Htwe, a human rights defender and former child soldier in the Tatmadaw, who was allegedly convicted for speaking to the media about being a child soldier and for insulting a judicial officer. 430. JAL 10/05/2019 Case no: MMR 4/2019 State reply: none to date Allegations regarding Min Htin Ko Ko Gyi, a prominent film director, who has been arrested and detained under section 505(a) of the Penal Code and section 66(d) of the Telecommunications Law. 431. JAL 14/06/2019 Case no: MMR 5/2019 State reply: 15/08/2019 Allegations regarding Mr. Aung Marm Oo, human rights defender and the editor-in-chief and executive director of the Development Media Group (DMG) in 60