A/HRC/43/4/Add.1 proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and on the idea that such a goal can be reached only gradually, with the involvement of all relevant actors and through a series of concrete and progressive steps. Unfortunately, some of the provisions of the Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons raise doubts about its real capacity to work as an irreversible, transparent and verifiable nuclear disarmament tool. Recommendation No. 148.135 9. Not accepted. The analysis of operations concerning the cases of femicide, based on information provided for by Police Headquarters during 2019, shows that a firearm was used only in the 18% of the cases; bladed weapons (36%), blunt instruments (27%), suffocation or other means (19%) were used in the other cases. Current legislation envisages that the Quaestor promptly adopts measures concerning the detention of firearms when cases of domestic violence and stalking are reported. Recommendation No. 148.271 10. Not accepted. The use of force and of physical constraint by Law Enforcement officers is ruled by the criminal code and there are no exceptions to the principle of mandatory prosecution. The Department of Public Security pays the utmost attention to the enhancement of training courses for Law Enforcement officers. Recommendation No. 148.279 11. Not accepted. The principle of non-refoulement is established by Italian law and is fully implemented in the practice. Rights of migrants and asylum seekers are recognized and respected in full compliance with national, EU and international law. Recommendation No. 148.281 12. Not accepted. The principle of non–refoulement is established by Italian Law and is fully implemented in the practice. In fact, in the absence of the requirements for international protection (Refugee Status and Subsidiary Protection) it is guaranteed the principle of nonrefoulement, with complementary types of protection, where applicable. Moreover, if a third-country national or a stateless person could be eligible for international protection, but in the fact, he or she is excluded from being a refugee or eligible for subsidiary protection, it is foreseen the issue of a special residence permit, socalled “special protection”. Recommendation No. 148.289 13. Not accepted. Italy has never carried out collective expulsions. Any single order of expulsion is based on an objective assessment of the individual situation of the person concerned. Recommendation No. 148.291 14. Not accepted. 3