A/HRC/32/15 117. 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); ** 14 The conclusions and recommendations have not been edited.

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