A/HRC/34/8 service bill was being finalized to improve prison conditions, create community correctional centres and increase the number of correctional facilities. 30. The Interministerial Task Force on the Alignment of Legislation had been established and tasked with coordinating the alignment of all laws with the 2013 Constitution. In line with the Electoral Act, which had been revised by the General Laws Amendment Act, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission had been made responsible for registering voters, compiling voters’ rolls and registers and ensuring the proper custody and maintenance of the rolls. A polling station-based voter registration process had been established. 31. Criminal defamation was no longer a crime as it had been struck down by the Constitutional Court. Broadcasting licences for private broadcasters and commercial radio stations had been issued. Licences for community radio stations would be issued after the digitalization of broadcasting services. 32. The Interception of Communications Act was being revised to prevent the unauthorized collection, processing and transmission of personal data and the interception of communications. 33. The rights to freedom of expression, association and assembly were not absolute and must be exercised peacefully and with due respect for the rights of others. The Government would continue to ensure that those rights could be enjoyed by all without causing harm to or prejudicing the rights of others. 34. The enforcement of civil court orders was the responsibility of the Sheriff of the High Court and not of the police. However, where the Sheriff of the High Court was hindered in carrying out his duty, the police could be called upon to assist in maintaining peace and order. 35. With regard to the concern expressed about human rights abuses by the security forces, reported cases of such abuses were investigated and the alleged perpetrators were prosecuted. Moreover, victims could institute civil proceedings against the perpetrators. A new law was being drafted to provide for an independent mechanism to channel complaints against members of the security forces. 36. The delegation concluded its response to the questions received in advance of the review by emphasizing that Zimbabwe was committed to working with the special procedure mandate holders of the Human Rights Council. All outstanding requests for visits to the country would be considered on their merits. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 37. During the interactive dialogue, 86 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 38. The Netherlands applauded the adoption by Zimbabwe of a new Constitution. The Netherlands was concerned by the increase in reported incidents infringing on the fundamental rights and freedoms enshrined in it. 39. New Zealand was concerned about the use of excessive force by government forces and called on Zimbabwe to ensure that the right to freedom of expression was respected and to support an open political space. 40. The Niger was pleased with the adoption of the 2013 Constitution and noted with satisfaction the strengthening of the legislative and institutional framework in the area of human rights. 6