A/HRC/25/4 125.18 Repeal section 80 of its Penal Code and, generally, ensure the independence and freedom of the press (Greece); 125.19 Support the amendment of relevant provisions of the Labour Code, curb unwarranted intervention by security forces and end anti-union discriminatory practices (United States of America). 126. Senegal considers that the recommendations below cannot be accepted: 126.1 Amend national legislation that entails discriminatory practices, prosecution and punishment of persons for their sexual orientation or gender identity, and adopt measures to promote tolerance in the society through education and awareness campaigns (Uruguay); 126.2 Consider adopting all necessary measures to achieve the non-discrimination, protection and integration of the LGBT population (Argentina); 126.3 Enact laws criminalising acts of discrimination against minorities such as hate speech (Australia); 126.4 Effectively implement the principle of non-discrimination, including on grounds of sexual orientation (Austria); 126.5 Amend its Penal Code to decriminalise sexual relations between persons of the same sex (Belgium); 126.6 Take all the necessary measures to guarantee that LGBT individuals do not face persecution of any kind (Brazil); 126.7 Repeal all laws criminalizing sexual orientation and gender identity and take concrete measures for the protection of sexual minorities (Greece); 126.8 Promote respect for human rights of all discriminated groups on grounds of gender, sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity (Paraguay); 126.9 Ensure equal treatment and non-discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons, and other vulnerable groups (Thailand); 126.10 De-criminalize homosexuality, establish a de-facto moratorium on Article 319 of the Penal Code, and ensure that the Code is not used as basis for arbitrary arrests by the police (Germany); 126.11 Take steps to combat the persecution of persons on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity, in particular by removing Article 319.3 from the Penal Code so as to decriminalise consensual sexual conduct between persons of the same sex (Ireland); 126.12 Change Article 319 of the Penal Code and start a national dialogue on the acceptance of homosexuality (Netherlands); 126.13 Amend the Criminal Code to respect, protect and enforce the right to non-discrimination for all citizens regardless of their sexual orientation (Switzerland); 126.14 Decriminalize consensual sexual acts between adults of the same sex and criminalize violence committed against individuals based on their sexual orientation (Mexico). 127. All conclusions and/or recommendations contained in the present report reflect the position of the submitting State(s) and/or the State under review. They should not be construed as endorsed by the Working Group as a whole. GE.13-18935 23

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