A/HRC/17/18 bringing the Criminal Code into compliance with the Convention against Torture (Republic of Korea); 85.31. Ensure that cases of torture and ill-treatment are effectively investigated and that the perpetrators are prosecuted; and adapt the national definition of torture to that contained in the Convention against Torture (Switzerland); 85.32. Take effective steps in order to halt and prevent the frequent use of torture during the first days of police custody, in a manner which is consistent with its obligations under the Convention against Torture (Japan); 85.33. Adopt measures to fight impunity in cases of torture (Costa Rica); 85.34. Ensure that the complaints mechanisms of the Ombudsman are easily accessible to all in need, including children (Slovenia); 85.35. Ensure the effective exercise of the right to conscientious objection and ensure that no minor (under 18) is recruited into the Armed Forces (Slovenia); 85.36. Implement effectively the legislation prohibiting the forced military recruitment of children under the age of 18 (Ghana); 85.37. Comply with the legislation prohibiting the forced military recruitment of children (Hungary); 85.38. Put in place measures to effectively prevent underage military recruitment (Japan); 85.39. That the country’s judicial and prison systems work toward the improvement of prison conditions in line with international standards (Holy See); 85.40. Take the necessary measures to ensure conditions of detention in prisons in conformity with the international standards (Switzerland); 85.41. Step up efforts to end abusive practices by security forces and improve prison and detention centre conditions (Australia); 85.42. Adopt a new prison policy in order to improve prison conditions and, if possible, increase the salaries of prison guards and administrative staff (Hungary); 85.43. Amend the penal code and domestic abuse laws to prohibit all forms of domestic abuse, not just abuse deemed habitual or excessive (Canada); 85.44. Strengthen its efforts in prevention, punishment and eradication of all forms of violence against women (Argentina); 85.45. Consider adopting legislation or other measures that enable investigation and prosecution for gender-based violence (United States); 85.46. Develop official statistics that record cases of domestic violence, femicide, abuse, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation, the latter especially of children and adolescents, and facilitate access to justice for victims and the prosecution of the perpetrators (Uruguay); 85.47. Bring domestic legislation on sexual exploitation and trafficking of minors in line with international standards (Slovenia); 19

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