A/HRC/21/4 undermine the freedom of expression (France); Respect the right to freedom of expression and peaceful demonstration, and restrict to the absolute minimum the use of criminal prosecutions against people who exercise these rights (Belgium); Consider taking measures to guarantee freedom of expression, particularly the freedom of the press and to harmonize national legislation in this area with international norms (Costa Rica);Stick to its international commitments, particularly to article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (Estonia); 135.39. Create an enabling legal environment for civil society organizations to contribute to democratic governance by creating entry points for dialogue and refraining from restricting their freedom to operate independently and freely (Canada); Ensure that criminal provisions are not misused to curb the ability of human rights defenders or other protesters to exercise their rights to freedom of expression, assembly and association and that appropriate authorities reconsider the cases of those arrested and prosecuted (Germany);Facilitate that different civil society actors express their views and opinions with responsibility and objectivity (Holy See); 135.40. Protect human rights defenders and journalists against harassment and attacks and to fully ensure freedom of assembly (Latvia); Guarantee to everyone, including journalists and human rights defenders, enjoyment of freedom of expression (Luxembourg); Protect the right to freedom of expression for journalists (Australia); Develop mechanisms to improve the safety of journalists and ensure that all cases of attacks are investigated by independent and impartial bodies (Austria); 135.41. Continue incorporating effective forms of participation of its citizens in the process of decision-making, specially through the mechanisms of a representative, direct and community democracy aiming at the development of the country in all issues of public interest with a special emphasis on the needs of persons that require priority attention (Nicaragua); 135.42. Allow national and international human rights organisations the space to undertake their non-violent advocacy, campaigning, reporting and investigative work and that the Government of Ecuador engage constructively with human rights defenders in seeking solutions to address Ecuador’s human rights challenges (Norway); 135.43. Continue its efforts to promote diversity in the society by using mass media (Pakistan); 135.44. Promote, protect and respect the right to freedom of expression, assembly and association in compliance with country’s international HR obligations (Slovakia); Ensure that all human rights activists operating in the country, including individuals cooperating with United Nations human rights mechanisms, are spared from any criminalisation, harassment or intimidation and can perform freely their legitimate duties (Slovakia);Examine recent restrictive legislation on NGOs with a view to prevent that legitimate demonstrations and protests by civil society can be taken to Court or criminalized under the penal definition of “terrorism” or “sabotage” (Spain); Engage in a constructive dialogue with the media, NGOs and international bodies to promote freedom of expression in Ecuador (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland);Promote and protect the right to freedom of opinion and expression, in accordance with what is stated in article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Sweden);Ensure that Decrees No. 982 20