A/HRC/34/8 132.89 Immediately adopt policies to guide the equitable use of the performance and accountability systems of the State justice institutions (Denmark); 132.90 Repeal and amend legislation that infringes on the right to freedom of expression in line with the international obligations and Constitution of Zimbabwe, such as the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act and the Public Order and Security Act (New Zealand); 132.91 Repeal or significantly reform laws that may have the effect of unduly restricting freedom of expression and the right to peaceful assembly, which include the Public Order and Security Act, the computer crime and cybercrime bill and police bans on protests (United States of America); 132.92 Ensure that upcoming legislation will not limit citizens’ rights to engage in free and private exchanges of information on social media (Norway); 132.93 Make efforts to promote free and unbiased local media, including by removing restrictions on local radio broadcasts (Norway); 132.94 Protect civil society actors, including human rights organizations, against any harassment or persecution, including arbitrary arrest or enforced disappearance, and improve the legal framework so that it encourages and facilitates the operation of non-governmental organizations (Czechia); 132.95 End human rights violations and abuses against civil society, the media and political opposition; repeal the ban on public demonstrations; and ensure individuals are able to exercise their rights to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly, free from intimidation and harassment (Canada); 132.96 That the protections guaranteed by the Constitution be implemented, that a safe and enabling environment for civil society be created in law and practice and that the Government facilitate a visit by the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders (Ireland); 132.97 Guarantee freedom of assembly and association, including through immediate alignment of national legislation, in particular the Public Order and Security Act, with international standards (Denmark); 132.98 As previously recommended, amend existing rules for the security forces, including the Public Order and Security Act, to ensure that the rights to peaceful assembly, freedom of association and freedom of the press can be exercised (Germany); 132.99 Promote and disseminate the United Nations declaration on human rights defenders and adopt national legislation for its effective implementation; investigate threats, attacks and intimidations against human rights defenders and ensure their protection (Uruguay); 132.100 Enact specific laws and policies in order to protect human rights defenders (Ukraine). 133. The recommendations below did not enjoy the support of Zimbabwe and have been noted. 133.1 Consider ratifying the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (Italy); 26

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