A/HRC/40/9 115.52 Repeal section 250 of the Criminal Code, with a view to decriminalizing same-sex conduct between consenting adults, in line with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (Ireland); 115.53 Repeal the criminalization of consensual sexual relations between adults of the same sex (Argentina); 115.54 Repeal all laws that criminalize persons based on their sexual orientation and gender identity (Iceland); 115.55 Take necessary measures to eliminate discrimination and protect the rights of vulnerable groups, including migrant workers (Nepal); 115.56 Continue to provide effective remedies to victims of racial discrimination (South Africa); 115.57 Increase efforts to address social exclusion of older persons and discrimination against minorities (Guyana); 115.58 Continue addressing remaining discriminatory practices and other challenges in order to comply with human rights standards (Mozambique); 115.59 Continue efforts to eliminate discrimination by supporting the Equal Opportunities Commission to execute its mandate (Uganda); 115.60 Continue to take into account the vulnerabilities, needs and views of women, children and persons with disabilities in developing projects, policies or programmes on issues related to climate change and disaster risk management (Fiji); 115.61 Develop policies to mitigate the impact of climate change and other disaster-related challenges on the full enjoyment of the human rights of the vulnerable (Lesotho); 115.62 Continue to take into account in a concrete way the vulnerabilities, needs and viewpoints of marginalized groups when drafting policies or programmes on issues relating to climate change (Haiti);1 115.63 Ensure that a human rights-based approach is taken when formulating policies and enacting measures on the mitigation of and adaptation to climate change (Seychelles); 115.64 Reinforce human and financial resources for the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council to better adapt to climate change (Senegal); 115.65 Take necessary legislative steps to abolish the death penalty (Ukraine); 115.66 Incorporate the provisions of the Convention against Torture in the domestic legal framework, with a view to absolutely prohibiting torture (Spain); 115.67 Secure an absolute ban on torture in legislation (Ukraine); 115.68 Take effective measures to ensure accountability for abuses perpetrated by police, security forces and other officials (United States of America); 115.69 Take steps to prevent abuse by police and ensure investigations progress in a timely manner (Australia); 115.70 Continue efforts on the Government’s proposal for the Police and Criminal Justice Bill so that a law will be drawn up to identify practices to be observed by police officers (Libya); 1 14 The recommendation, as read out during the interactive dialogue, was: “Take into account in a concrete way the vulnerabilities, needs and viewpoints of marginalized groups, in particular the Creoles, when drafting policies or programmes on issues relating to climate change.”

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