A/HRC/19/16 111.68. Investigate and hold accountable state security agents and members of the police and army who have committed human rights abuses as well as ensure adequate compensation for victims5 (Austria); 111.69. Investigate and prosecute intimidation and attacks on LGBTcommunity members and activists (Netherlands); 111.70. Investigate thoroughly and sanction accordingly violence against LGBTs, including gay rights activists (Belgium); 111.71. Take immediate concrete steps to stop discrimination and assaults against LGBT persons (Czech Republic); 111.72. Strengthen and further develop measures to ensure that all children born within the national territory are registered (Ghana); 111.73. Guarantee freedom of expression, particularly the possibility to express criticism and opinion regarding acts of the government (Chile); 111.74. Lift laws that are contrary to the state’s international obligations to respect, protect and promote freedom of expression and the right of peaceful and legitimate assembly (Belgium); 111.75. End intimidation, threats and physical attacks on journalists and promote open reporting and commentary on issues of public concern (Netherlands); 111.76. Ensure that human rights defenders can perform their legitimate duties free from any harassment and intimidation in line with international standards including the UN Declaration on HR Defenders (Slovakia); 111.77. Uphold the rights to freedom of expression and assembly 6 (Austria); 111.78. Train security forces to respect freedoms of expression and assembly (United States of America); 111.79. Take steps to put in place public order legislation which respects the right of assembly and demonstration while safeguarding citizen’s rights to protection and safety (Ireland); 111.80. Undertake legislative reforms so that protection and promotion of laws on the freedom of expression and peaceful assemblies and associations would be guaranteed to all the residents of the country (Switzerland); 111.81. Lift the ban on all forms of public assembly and demonstration (Switzerland); 111.82. Repeal all relevant provisions in the legislation that are contrary to the country’s international obligations with regards to the respect, protection and promotion of the right to freedom of expression (Slovakia); 111.83. Make the Electoral Commission consultative (United States of America); 5 6 appointment process more The recommendation as read during the interactive dialogue: “Enact the anti-torture bill and investigate and hold accountable state security agents and members of the police and army who have committed human rights abuses as well as ensure adequate compensation for victims” (Austria). The recommendation as read during the interactive dialogue “Uphold the rights to freedom of expression and assembly and ensure that the Public Order management bill currently discussed is fully in line with international human rights standards” (Austria). 19

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