A/HRC/29/11 120.144. Respect and protect the rights of human rights defenders and journalist to undertake their legitimate work without fear of criminal prosecutions or other pressure (Bulgaria); 120.145. Take steps to strengthen the rule of law and independence of the judiciary by promptly and thoroughly investigating all threats and incidents of violence against government opposition members and their supporters (Canada); 120.146. Strengthen respect for and protection of the right of journalists and human rights defenders to exercise their activities without harassment (Chile); 120.147. Fully and thoroughly investigate and prosecute incidents and violence against human rights defenders, in particular journalists (Estonia); 120.148. Respect and protect the right of human rights defenders and journalists to undertake their legitimate work without the fear of harassment, intimidation or reprisals (Finland); 120.149. Improve the investigation of cases of violence against human rights defenders and journalists and publicly acknowledge the importance of human rights defenders in achieving a pluralistic and democratic society (Lithuania); 120.150. Conduct thorough and effective investigations into attacks on journalists and human rights defenders, in order to enable full enjoyment of the rights, as provided for under ICCPR and under the Constitution (Poland); 120.151. Ensure that the right to hold peaceful, open and public demonstrations is freely available to all individuals without undue restrictions (Ireland); 120.152. Review the latest proposed or adopted amendments regarding the NGO and media laws and the 2010 amendments to the Civil and Penal Codes in order to ensure that Armenian legislation is in line with the best practices and international standards in the area of freedom of expression and association (Belgium); 120.153. Ensure full implementation of all election monitoring report recommendations of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland); 120.154. Implement the recommendations of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe regarding the reform of the electoral law (France); 120.155. Take concrete measures for the improvement of the electoral process, including enhancing the transparency of voters’ lists and preventing election violence and intimidation and creating an environment for free election campaigning (Czech Republic); 120.156. Make concrete efforts to increase the representation of women in public decision-making processes (Norway); 120.157. Strengthen administrative measures to ensure the participation of a large number of women in political life (Angola); 120.158. Continue work aimed at increasing the participation of women in the political life of the country (Belarus); 120.159. Adopt specific legislation to ensure equal opportunities for women in the labour market (Slovenia); 23

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