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117. In conclusion, Latvia expressed its gratitude to all delegations that had actively
participated in the interactive dialogue. It appreciated the comments, questions and
recommendations which had been received. Latvia would consider all the recommendations
in good faith and in a careful and thorough manner.
II. Conclusions and/or recommendations
118. The recommendations formulated during the interactive dialogue/listed below
have been examined by Latvia and enjoy the support of Latvia:
118.1
Prioritise the ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on
preventing and combating violence against women and domestic Violence and
continue efforts to combat domestic violence, including through actions aimed
at raising public awareness on this issue (Italy);
118.2
Sign and ratify the Istanbul Convention of the Council of Europe on
preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence
(Turkey);
118.3
Consider accession to the Council of Europe’s Istanbul Convention
on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence
(Estonia);
118.4
Adopt comprehensive legislation on violence against women and
domestic violence as criminal offences; investigate reports of domestic violence
and prosecute perpetrators (Lithuania);
118.5
Continue to review its national legislation with a view to address the
concerns expressed by some treaty bodies concerning the criminalization of
domestic violence (Nicaragua);
118.6
Strengthen existing law and practice to counteract trafficking in
human beings for sexual and labour exploitation, particularly of young women
(Poland);
118.7
Strengthen the implementation of criminal law provisions aimed at
combating racially motivated crimes (United Arab Emirates);
118.8
Implement provisions of criminal legislation aimed at combating
racially motivated crimes and prosecute those responsible, as well as increase
awareness among persons belonging to national minorities about the means
available for legal protection from discrimination and hatred (Belarus);
118.9
Improve domestic mechanisms for the implementation of its
international obligations in the field of human rights (Tajikistan);
118.10
Strengthen the national mechanism on gender equality (Italy);
118.11
Strengthen the Ombudsman’s capacity to investigate and act on
allegations of discriminations in all its forms (United Kingdom of Great Britain
and Northern Ireland);
118.12
Further improve the judiciary system of the country and strengthen
human rights education for its citizens, especially judicial personnel (China);
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