A/HRC/28/7 114.60 Guarantee fully the independence of the judiciary, in conformity with relevant international norms (France); 114.61 Respect and fortify the independence of the judiciary to ensure the fair and equal application of justice and the rule of law (United States of America); 114.62 Reinforce measures to ensure that the judiciary is independent and free of political and economic interference and combat irregularities and delays in the administration of justice (Croatia); 114.63 Initiate a comprehensive set of measures to address existing inefficiencies within the judicial system including ensuring efficient prosecution and crime prevention while guaranteeing judicial independence, including that of the constitutional court. This also comprises the provision of social rehabilitation, reduction of time needed for investigative custody and taking steps to avoid prison overcrowding (Germany); 114.64 Take all necessary measures to ensure the independence and the correct operation of the judiciary (Italy); 114.65 Continue to take further steps for enhancing access to justice (India); 114.66 Reduce delays in investigations and prosecutions by police, judges and prosecutors by creating mechanisms to fully implement legal and constitutional provisions guaranteeing access to justice for both victims of crime and offenders (Canada); 114.67 Expeditiously and fully investigate and prosecute acts of violence and discrimination targeting women, indigenous, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons and guarantee an effective remedy to victims and their families (Ireland); 114.68 Reinforce existing legislation to ensure a fair judicial treatment, especially for the most vulnerable categories, such as women and children (Italy); 114.69 Respect legislation on maximum duration of pretrial detention, and implement alternatives to preventive detention (Norway); 114.70 Continue increasing efforts to create an independent and autonomous truth commission in accordance with international standards, that may enable the establishment of a fair and transparent mechanism to ensure effective remedy for victims of human rights violations (Uruguay); 114.71 Further advance to democratize communication and information (Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)); 114.72 Ensure security and protection of all journalists and mediainstitutions, and that legislation complies with international standards on free speech (Norway); 114.73 Ensure that journalists and reporters can freely exercise their right to freedom of expression (Israel); 114.74 Reinforce ongoing measures for the promotion of freedom of expression, freedom of association and freedom of the press (Senegal); 114.75 Continue promoting the active participation and empowerment of young people in the processes of national decision-making (Nicaragua); 20

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