A/HRC/22/5 101.7 Continue efforts to incorporate a human rights perspective in the ongoing processes of law and institutional reform (Nicaragua); 101.8 Review its legislation regarding discriminatory practices against women (Germany); 101.9 Bring its legislation in line with the principle of gender equality, and that the government effectively enforces the laws already in place, especially those pertaining to domestic violence and rape (Norway); 101.10 Adopt penal legislation in order to hold those responsible for marital rape criminally responsible (Belgium); 101.11 Move and speed up the amendment of the criminal code to punish sexual violence, and to adopt a comprehensive law to punish violence against women and children (Rwanda); 101.12 Reinforce the application of laws prohibiting the trafficking of persons, including the trafficking for forced marriages, inter alia by adopting measures aiming at protecting and assisting victims and prosecuting and punishing those that engage in trafficking, and raising awareness among the population (Canada); 101.13 Bring the national legislation on trafficking in persons in accordance with the Palermo Protocol and international human rights law by, inter alia, amending the definition of trafficking, expanding the scope of protection and assistance to all victims without discrimination, and including a human rights based approach in the combat against trafficking in persons (Finland); 101.14 Take necessary measures to enforce the legislation on trafficking and economic exploitation of children, and connected judicial protection of minors (Slovenia); 101.15 Amend the existing legislation in order to address the gaps in the protection of victims of contemporary slavery, as well as to criminalize child trafficking in accordance with international standards (Norway); 101.16 Strengthen the legal framework for the protection of children (Republic of Moldova); 101.17 Consider redrafting its media law to align it with the needs of media development and media freedom (Brazil); 101.18 Amend its sanction and regulation system (on freedom of press) so it falls within the purview of the judicial authority and not the administrative authority (France); 101.19 Intensify its efforts to align its national legislation with the provisions of the Rome Statute (Tunisia); 101.20 Increase its efforts to obtain the A status in conformity with the Paris principles for the National Commission of Human Rights created in September 2011 (Portugal); 101.21 Ensure that the composition and functions of the National Human Rights Commission and its work is in accordance with the Paris principles (Republic of Moldova); 101.22 Make available the necessary resources to the National Human Rights Commission to ensure it is able to operate effectively (South Africa); GE.12-18722 15

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