A/HRC/4/36 page 22 IX. RECOMMENDATIONS 106. As deliberate and systemic violations of human rights have become central to the Government’s hold over power, the international community, bound by obligations in the Paris peace agreements, should do all it can to persuade and press the Government to respect its human rights commitments under the agreements, international human rights treaties and the Constitution of Cambodia. The Government on its part must declare unequivocally to the international community and to the people of Cambodia its obligations, legal and moral, to stop the abuse of rights and to respect the independence of the judiciary and prosecutorial authorities. 107. The Special Representative reiterates his invitation to the Government to inform the Human Rights Council about the concrete measures that it has taken and that it intends to take to respond to the recommendations that he and his predecessors have made, and to the recommendations of the treaty bodies and the international community through resolutions of the General Assembly and the Commission on Human Rights. 108. The recommendations that follow include previous recommendations not addressed in the body of this report. Together, they can be seen as constituting the minimal elements of a plan of action for human rights in Cambodia: The rule of law and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms − Adopt measures, as a matter of priority, to ensure the independence, impartiality and effectiveness of the Constitutional Council, the Supreme Council of the Magistracy and the judicial system as a whole; and allow citizens effective access to these institutions to enforce their rights; − Finalize, enact and implement the laws and codes that are essential components of the rule of law in accordance with the Constitution and international instruments; − Uphold the right of all Cambodian citizens to undertake activities to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms by ensuring full respect for the United Nations Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms; − Fully protect freedoms of expression, peaceful assembly, and association in accordance with the Constitution and international instruments. Ensure that any new legislation complies with these instruments. Repeal provisions in the law on defamation, disinformation and incitement. Ensure access to information held by public authorities; − Ensure that law enforcement officials disperse demonstrations and gatherings only if absolutely necessary. Use force only as a last resort, in proportion to the threat posed, with minimum damage or injury to persons and property;