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issues elaborated in such a protocol were already in the Convention. Syria stated that a new
road map was needed which would reflect the proposals made on the issues. South Africa
stated that the way forward was a structured document as referred to in the road map.
122. The United States, Sweden, on behalf of the EU, and Argentina, on behalf of Brazil,
Chile, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Japan, Mexico, the Republic of
Korea, Switzerland and Uruguay, distributed structured documents recapitulating their
positions and asked for verbatim reproduction of these documents in the report (see
A/HRC/13/CRP.1). In the absence of consensus, the Chairperson decided to adhere to the
traditional form of reporting whereby proposals are included in the report in accordance
with the sequence and structure of the programme of work. He then closed the meeting.
F.
Adoption of the report
123. At the opening of the 14th meeting, the Chairperson made his concluding remarks
and thanked States for their constructive engagement throughout the session. He informed
States that he had received a letter from Pakistan on behalf of the OIC in which it explained
its position on defamation of religions (see A/HRC/13/CRP.1). The letter had been
forwarded electronically to all States.
124. The Chairperson then presented the report of the second session of the Ad Hoc
Committee and gave States two weeks to send any factual amendments to the report to the
secretariat. Subsequently, the report was adopted ad referendum.
125. The Chief of the Rule of Law, Equality and Non-Discrimination Branch of OHCHR
made a closing statement on behalf of the High Commissioner, following which the
Chairperson closed the session.
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