A/HRC/28/8 techniques in accordance with international human rights standards (Philippines); 99.59 Continue partnerships with Member States and United Nations bodies as it deems necessary in furthering its efforts to ensure the independence of the judiciary (Sri Lanka); 99.60 In cooperation with relevant international organizations, continue to enhance the rule of law to ensure a safe and stable living environment for the people (Singapore); 99.61 Ensure that national labour legislation respects international law in this field (Spain); 99.62 Continue to take measures to ensure freedoms of expression and opinion especially of trade unions (Ghana); 99.63 Ensure respect for freedoms of expression, assembly and association, including for the exercise of trade union rights (France); 99.64 Step up its efforts to consolidate political, social, economic and cultural freedoms and freedom of the media (Lebanon); 99.65 Protect and promote freedom of expression and media pluralism (France); 99.66 Expedite the enactment of the Freedom of Information Bill (India); 99.67 Take all necessary measures to guarantee that its citizens, particularly journalists, enjoy full freedom of opinion and expression (Brazil); 99.68 Adopt effective measures to ensure freedom of expression and the protection of journalists, as well as of opposition and critics of the Government (Italy); 99.69 Take all relevant steps to protect human rights defenders (New Zealand); 99.70 Take further steps to ensure a safe and enabling environment for human rights defenders (Norway); 99.71 Adopt concrete measures to guarantee that human rights defenders are able to realize their work with no obstacles and that their freedoms of expression, association and assembly are ensured, as recommended previously (Spain); 99.72 Ensure free, transparent and broad-ranging participation of civil society, minorities and ethnic communities in the national public debate (Chile); 99.73 Ensure greater civic education on electoral and Constitutional rights to ensure that referendums are useful and effective (Swaziland); 99.74 Adopt measures to continue to democratize local government elections, based on equal suffrage (United Republic of Tanzania); 99.75 Intensify its efforts to fight against poverty, including through international cooperation and the implementation of lessons learned from successful experiences (Brazil); 99.76 Continue to prioritize poverty elimination in its national development and enhance its people’s well-being (China); 18