A/HRC/43/51/Add.3 10. The Special Rapporteur sent 23 communications concerning reprisals taken against groups or persons as a result of their cooperation with the United Nations, its mechanisms or representatives in the sphere of human rights, or international human rights organisations. 11. The Special Rapporteur sent 18 communications concerning draft legislation or legislation already in force at the national level that could have a negative impact on the environment in which human rights defenders perform their activities. 12. As of 31 January 2020, 165 replies have been received to 143 communications – out of the 255 communications sent during the reporting period (56 % response rate). An additional 12 replies were received to communications from the previous reporting period. The response rate had been 50 % in the previous reporting period. Responses to communications, which were received after 31 January 2020 will be reflected in a later communication report. 7