A/HRC/42/18 guarantees of non-recurrence) to all victims of human rights violations that have occurred since 18 April 2018, including the repeal of Laws 994 and 996; (iv) Dismantlement and disarmament of pro-Government armed elements and comprehensive reform of the security sector, including human rights vetting, civilian supervision and oversight, and revision of Law 872 in conformity with human rights norms and standards; (e) Take immediate measures to halt and effectively prevent acts of torture and ill-treatment in custody, including prolonged solitary confinement; carry out prompt, impartial and effective investigations into any allegation of torture and illtreatment and into the violent events that followed the protest inside La Modelo prison on 16 May 2019; bring perpetrators to justice and ensure reparation to the victims; (f) Put an end to arbitrary arrests and release all persons arbitrarily deprived of their liberty in the context of the protests or for expressing views critical of the Government; (g) Amend the criminal law to ensure its full compatibility with international norms and standards, in particular to ensure that any deprivation of liberty is authorized by a judicial authority; that pretrial detention is imposed only if considered necessary and proportionate, taking into account the defendant’s individual circumstances; and that arrest, seizure and search warrants are issued by a judicial authority before being enforced; (h) Promptly ensure the implementation of electoral and institutional reforms aimed at guaranteeing fair and transparent elections. 66. The High Commissioner calls on the national human rights institution to: (a) Fully comply with its mandate, including as national mechanism for the prevention of torture, in line with the principles relating to the status of national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights (the Paris Principles) and the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, to effectively and independently promote and protect human rights in accordance with the country’s international obligations; (b) Seek cooperation from OHCHR, the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions and the Subcommittee for the Prevention of Torture to address issues that led to the downgrading of its status and to reinforce its mandate, including as national mechanism for the prevention of torture. 67. The High Commissioner calls on the Human Rights Council and international community to: (a) Urge Nicaragua to abide by its international human rights obligations and to fulfil its voluntary commitments and pledges, including by scheduling visits of special procedure mandate holders, in line with the standing invitation extended on 26 April 2006; (b) Urge Nicaragua to promptly resume cooperation with OHCHR and regional human rights mechanisms and to grant them access to the country; (c) Reaffirm the commitment of the international community to support Nicaragua to find a solution to the sociopolitical crisis it faces, including efforts to establish a comprehensive action plan towards accountability; (d) Request OHCHR to enhance its monitoring, documentation, analysis and public reporting on the human rights situation in Nicaragua, notably as a contribution to ensuring accountability, and to support the rule of law and security sector reforms. 15