A/HRC/12/11* freedom of expression, torture and violence against women. It recommended that Viet Nam (b) permit independence of the media, improves its implementation article 19 of ICCPR and allow the establishment of privately-run media organizations. New Zealand was interested to hear what steps Viet Nam is taking to combat discrimination against women. It recommended that Viet Nam (c) take steps to abolish the death penalty and increase transparency around its use; and (d) establish a national human rights institution, in accordance with the Paris principles. 60. Austria referred to article 120 of the Criminal Procedure Code and asked if the Government is considering any changes. Austria recommended that the Government (a) take concrete steps to effectively ensure that all persons deprived of their liberty are brought before a judge without delay. Referring to concerns about Decree No. 89/198, it recommended that the Government (b) provide public information on how many detention camps the police and military have in fact set up and how many persons are detained therein; and (c) ensure unhindered access to legal representation by persons detained in such facilities. Austria recommended (d) intensifying efforts to combat child prostitution, providing effective support to the children affected and sensitizing the police to this problem in particular through adequate training courses. 61. Switzerland was carefully monitoring measures to deal with corruption. It noted that mass media play a crucial role and recommended that Viet Nam (a) ensure that the review of the press law follows the international standards on this subject, particularly with respect to protection of journalists. It recommended that Viet Nam (b) revise its legislation on the death penalty to bring it into line with existing international standards on the subject, especially concerning transparency. Switzerland urged Viet Nam (c) to fully implement the land law and (d) to issue a standing invitation to all special procedures. 62. Bangladesh stated that rapid economic progress, pro-people policies and ongoing legal reform will contribute to improvements. Bangladesh recommended that the Government (a) share its successful development experiences in the area of poverty alleviation, agricultural reform, education and health care with other developing countries; (b) strengthen its efforts in generating social awareness on positive gender roles, targeting particularly alleviation of existing gender-based disparities in education and the labour market; and (c) continue ongoing legal reforms and seek technical assistance from relevant international partners if deemed necessary. 63. Asking whether Viet Nam would accept a visit by the Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, Finland recommended (a) allowing media to take their watchdog role in society, (b) amending its press law to comply with ICCPR, and (c) repealing or amending its Penal Code to ensure that it cannot be applied in an arbitrary manner to prevent the freedom of expression. Asking whether Viet Nam would accept a visit by the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, Finland recommended (d) imposing a moratorium on executions immediately with the ultimate goal of abolishing the death penalty altogether. 64. Germany noted the concerns of the Committee on the Rights of the Child about the increasing level of child prostitution and sex tourism and asked about measures taken. Germany recommended (a) strengthening cooperation with United Nations human rights mechanisms; (b) inviting and facilitating the visit of the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion and belief; (c) establishing a national human rights institution in accordance with the Paris Principles; (d) taking all necessary measures to end restrictions on the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. It also recommended (e) publishing all information about the imposition and use of the death penalty, including information on executions carried out and (f) reducing the number of offences liable for the death penalty. 12 GE.09-16382