A/HRC/39/14 141.62 Take all necessary measures to support the development of a vibrant civil society, in particular by simplifying the rules on the financing of NGOs (Belgium); 141.63 Revise legislation requiring civil society organizations to register activities to better protect the effective operation of civil society and the media, consistent with international law (Canada); 141.64 Remove legislative and practical obstacles to the functioning of civil society (Croatia); 141.65 Ensure that all civil society organizations and activists can operate without undue hindrance or fear of persecution (Cyprus); 141.66 Amend laws restricting the activities of civil society, including the Code of Administrative Offences and the law on grants and amend the law on NGOs in order to simplify NGO registration and their access to funding (Czechia); 141.67 Ensure that human rights lawyers are not disbarred for political reasons and remain entitled to represent clients in courts (Czechia); 141.68 Ensure that all defendants have access to appropriate legal representation, including by increasing the number of qualified lawyers (Estonia); 141.69 Revise the Law on NGOs in order to promote the development of civil society (France); 141.70 Revise restrictive NGO and grant legislation from early 2014 and bring it into line with international standards (Germany); 141.71 Ensure that all governmental authorities, in cooperation and consultation with the Bar Association and with lawyers themselves, take steps to ensure that lawyers are protected from intimidation and harassment or other improper interference in their work (Slovenia); 141.72 Revise all laws, regulations and practices concerning freedom of association, to bring them into full compliance with international human rights standards (Ireland); 141.73 Review and amend legislation related to the registration of NGOs and their financial means, with a view to guaranteeing the independence of civil society representatives (Mexico); 141.74 Enhance the protection of journalists, human rights defenders and NGOs by removing undue restrictions to access foreign grants and amending NGO legislation, particularly regarding the registration, operation and funding of NGOs (Netherlands); 141.75 Review its legislation regarding NGOs in order to ensure a safe and enabling environment for them to operate and have free access to funding (Norway); 141.76 Refrain from any undue interference in the work of lawyers and ensure the effective independence of the Bar Association of Azerbaijan (Germany); 141.77 Revise the selection process for the bar of lawyers, ensuring the use of objective, transparent and independent criteria, which will promote the legal protection of all persons (Mexico); 141.78 Investigate all allegations and prosecute perpetrators of torture and ill-treatment of journalists and political opponents, and strengthen the training of relevant public authorities and staff on human rights (Republic of Korea); 141.79 Investigate thoroughly allegations of ill-treatment of individuals in police custody with perpetrators being held to account (Australia); 22