A/HRC/34/4 131.10 Repeal provisions of the Criminal Code, which criminalize sexual conduct between persons of the same sex (Mexico); 131.11 Repeal legal provisions that criminalize lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons, in accordance with the principle of nondiscrimination (France); 131.12 Adopt and implement legislation prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, including by decriminalizing consensual same-sex sexual conduct (Slovenia); 131.13 Decriminalize sexual relations between consenting adults of the same sex (Spain); 131.14 Protect, respect and make a reality human rights for all people, regardless of their sexual orientation or their gender expression or identity (Uruguay); 131.15 Investigate all allegations of attacks and arbitrary detention of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons and bring the perpetrators to justice (Uruguay); 131.16 Adopt the additional necessary measures to guarantee the full enjoyment of human rights of vulnerable groups subjected to discrimination, such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people, including investigation and punishment of cases of discrimination and the repeal of laws that criminalize and stigmatize (Argentina); 131.17 Repeal the provisions of the Penal Code that criminalize sex between consenting people of the same sex and incitement to sexual relations between consenting people of the same sex (Belgium); 131.18 Fully align national criminal laws with international human rights obligations, especially in relation to the criminalization of same-sex relations (Brazil); 131.19 Ensure a safe working environment for human rights defenders, by modifying the legislation that allows the denial of legal registration of organizations specialized in reproductive and sexual rights of women as well as associations defending the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons (Canada); 131.20 Review the provisions of the Criminal Code providing for prison sentences for slander and publication of false information, and introduce amendments in order to concretely protect freedom of expression and of the press (Canada); 131.21 Guarantee the right to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly and the right to participate in public and political life. To reach this goal, amend all laws violating these rights and bring them in line with international human rights standards, namely the Criminal Code, the Press and Communication Code and Law No. 2011-010 on freedom of assembly and public and peaceful demonstrations (Germany); 131.22 Modify the provisions of the Penal Code relating to freedom of expression, such as those relating to defamation and publication of false news, in order to be consistent with international and regional human rights instruments (Switzerland). GE.16-23163 25

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