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independence to the justice system, and improve the witness protection system
(Switzerland);
79.8. End the gacaca court system as soon as possible, noting the stated
deadline of February 2010 (United Kingdom); address alleged miscarriages of
justice in the gacaca trials through the formal court system (Australia); strive
to further enhance and share its experiences regarding the role of traditional
institutions in dispensing justice and reconciliation (Ethiopia);
79.9. Continue the legal reform process, including the incorporation of a
plan of action to ensure access to justice by poor people and vulnerable groups,
in particular women and children (Cambodia); ensure free legal assistance for
underprivileged citizens (Slovakia);
79.10. Continue efforts to guarantee freedom of expression, while
safeguarding against its abuse (Singapore); review existing restrictions on
freedom of expression, participation in the political process and the media, and
amend or abolish any undue or excessive restrictions which may exist (Japan);
examine the media regulation system and eliminate all provisions that may
hinder the freedom of expression (Chile);
79.11. Ensure freedom of expression, including by protecting journalists and
human rights defenders from intimidation and aggression (Brazil);
79.12. Review the 2009 Media Law in conformity with international
standards, reform the High Media Council in order to strengthen its credibility
and independence, and conduct impartial investigations into the cases of
harassment and intimidation of journalists (Italy); continue to amend the 2009
Media Law and undertake independent and credible investigation and
prosecution in cases of clear harassment (Netherlands);
79.13. Take effective steps to review and improve the laws unduly restricting
freedom of expression, press and association, and prevent authorities from
violating these rights (Sweden); take all necessary measures to ensure freedom
of expression and the right to participate in political and public affairs by
journalists, based on the provisions of the ICCPR (Belgium);
79.14. Review and possibly amend media legislation, in particular the 2009
Media Law, in order to lift undue restrictions on journalists (Austria);
79.15. Amend the 2009 Media Law to comply with its international
obligations, with particular focus on removing unjustified interference with the
right to freedom of expression (Slovakia);
79.16. Ensure that journalists are not harassed or intimidated (Austria);
79.17. Continue the open and critical dialogue initiated immediately following
the presidential election in August 2010, which addresses the opening up of the
“political space”, progress in human rights, and freedom of the media and
press (Germany);
79.18. Promote multilingualism, in particular in the educational system, in
line with the Constitution (Chile);
79.19. Further the process of ensuring free secondary education in order to
guarantee access to education for all young persons (Burundi);
79.20. Adopt measures aimed at reducing poverty in the Batwa community,
and its full integration in society (Chile);
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