A/HRC/24/6 118.5. Conclude rapidly the process of ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture, as well as the process of harmonization of its national legislation with the provisions of the Rome Statute (Tunisia); 118.6. Ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Guatemala); 118.7. Consider signing and ratifying the new Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure (Slovakia); 118.8. Sign and ratify the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (Portugal); 118.9. Become a party to the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (Montenegro); 118.10. Consider ratifying the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure, to ensure that the child’s voice and needs are heard and protected (Thailand); 118.11. Become a party to the third Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child (Montenegro); 118.12. Ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure (Germany); 118.13. Consider the possibility of recognizing the competence of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances to receive and examine communications – from or in favour of victims – as well as from other State Parties (Uruguay); 118.14. Amend the Criminal Code so that crimes against humanity and all war crimes are defined as crimes under national law (Finland); 118.15. Tackle chronic lack of human and financial means especially those aiming at harmonizing the tasks of such diverse institutions as the National Unit of Protection, the police, the Attorney-General’s Office and the courts (Netherlands); 118.16. Adopt appropriate measures to address the expansion of illegal armed groups that have emerged after the demobilization of paramilitary organizations, paying particular attention to combating impunity, ensuring independence of judges and the judiciary system, and providing reparation for victims of such events (Thailand); 118.17. Carry out its efforts to end the use or recruitment of children by armed groups or forces, particularly in cooperation with the United Nations (France); 118.18. Review the bill and relevant legislative framework to ensure civilian courts hear cases related to violations of human rights (Australia); 118.19. Take measures to limit the authority of military tribunals which are assuming the functions of civil justice (Russian Federation); 118.20. Maintain the institution of the family and marriage as a conjugal union between a man and a woman based on free consent (Holy See); 23