A/HRC/34/67 Annex Proposed joint SR-Government benchmarks Constitutional, legislative and judicial reform (i) Initiate, by March 2018, a process of consultation with all stakeholders on the review and amendment of the Constitution, to bring it into line with international standards. (ii) Undertake, by October 2017, a comprehensive review of legislation and legal provisions that limit fundamental freedoms and contravene international standards including those previously identified by the Special Rapporteur and the previous mandate holders (see Annex A/HRC/31/71), with clear target dates for the conclusion of the review. (iii) Establish, by October 2017, a legislative reform process with clear timelines on the drafting and review of amendments to existing legislation or new draft bills by October 2017. The timeline should allow for the full consideration of the proposed laws. (iv) Establish, by October 2017, an appropriate systematic consultation process on drafting and review of amendments to existing legislation or new draft bills to ensure transparency and adequate engagement by civil society organizations and members of the public. (v) Establish a vetting mechanism to ensure amendments to existing legislation or new draft bills comply with international standards by October 2017. (vi) Amend or repeal, by October 2017, section 18 of the Peaceful Assembly and Peaceful Procession Law and section 505 (b) of the Penal Code, drop all charges currently being brought against individuals under these provisions; and ensure that multiple charges are not brought against individuals for the same offence. (vii) Amend or repeal the four “protection of race and religion” laws by October 2017. (viii) Review and amend, by March 2018, the Citizenship Law (1982) to bring it into line with international standards; and, in particular, remove any provisions that provide for the granting of citizenship on the basis of ethnicity or race. (ix) Resolve, by March 2018, the legal status of habitual residents of Myanmar, including former holders of the temporary registration card, and ensure that they have equal access to citizenship through a non-discriminatory process. (x) Take concrete steps, by March 2018, to continue judicial reform and the capacity-building and training of judges and lawyers to strengthen the independence and effectiveness of the judiciary. (xi) Enact, by March 2018, an overarching prison law which is in line with international standards, particularly in relation to the minimum standards of accommodation and access to health facilities. Political Prisoners and Human Rights Defenders (i) Cease immediately the arbitrary arrest and prosecution of those exercising their fundamental rights including their rights to freedom of assembly, association and expression. (ii) Release all remaining political prisoners by October 2017. (iii) Undertake, by October 2017, a comprehensive review of all cases, based on broad and public consultations with all relevant stakeholders in view of the discrepancies in the numbers of remaining political prisoners. 21