A/HRC/11/20 Page 17 improve its legislation, a special working group was established and appropriate provisions have been drafted. 92. The delegation made reference to the Communication law according to which broadcasting takes place on the basis of a licence granted through a competitive process. Three foreign radio stations were closed because the law does not provide for foreign radios to broadcast on Azeri frequencies. The delegation hoped that progress will be made in this area. 93. On freedom of assembly, Azerbaijan indicated that there is a law on this matter in line with international standards. The problem lies in the fact that sometimes gatherings are organised outside of indicated locations. In cooperation with international organisations, an appropriate monitoring is carried out. 94. With regard to the Rome Statute, the delegation indicated that Azerbaijan was involved in its draft but that, notably, the concept of aggression should be clarified before Azerbaijan may proceed to ratification. 95. In closing, Azerbaijan thanked everyone for the spirit of cooperation and will take direct note of recommendations. II. CONCLUSIONS AND/OR RECOMMENDATIONS 96. In the course of the discussion, the following recommendations were made to Azerbaijan: 1. Accede to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (Liechtenstein); Further align its legislation and practice with the provisions of the Convention against Torture (Italy); Continue its efforts to ensure that national laws are consistent with international obligations, and to further their implementation on the ground (Egypt); 2. Further promote a culture of human rights among the society, to strengthen national capacities and to address short comings in the area of human rights promotion and protection including the rule of law and adequate protection of vulnerable segments of the population (Iran); 3. Continue its efforts to further strengthen institutional and policy frameworks in the area of promotion and protection of human rights (Brazil); continue to take the necessary measures to increase transparency in local and national institutions and to optimize the potential of the country (Palestine); establish an inter-institutional mechanism, in which relevant civil society actors will participate, in order to implement UPR recommendations as well as Human Rights Council’s Special Procedures and Treaty Bodies recommendations (Mexico); 4. Ensure that pilot initiatives at regional level are fully supported by the federal government with a view to consider developing inter alia an independent, nationally coordinated statutory service, which could act as a referral and decision-making body (Austria); take concrete measures to ensure that institutions are adequately scrutinized with respect to quality standards of care and the possibility of redressing abuse and violations in order to increase the efficiency of the child protection system (Austria);

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