A/HRC/12/13 Page 24 8. Reduce the number of capital offences and reduce the use of the death penalty (Netherlands); progressively restrict the use of the death penalty and reduce the number of offences for which it may be imposed (Brazil); 9. Abolish torture and other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment in all forms, in particular stoning, flogging and the amputation of limbs, and the execution of minors, as recommended by the Human Rights Committee and the relevant special mandate holders, respectively (Israel); 10. Abolish corporal punishments such as flogging and, in a few cases, amputation of limbs, as they are in violation of article 7 of ICCPR. (Nigeria); 11. Consider a moratorium on the application of capital sentences (Austria); 12. Ensure the freedom of persons to choose a religion or belief including the right to change one’s current religion or belief (Nigeria). 95. All conclusions and/or recommendations contained in the present report reflect the position of the submitting State(s) and /or the State under review thereon. They should not be construed as endorsed by the Working Group as a whole.