that perpetrators of acts of torture and ill-treatment are prosecuted in a manner commensurate with the gravity of their acts, and that victims are provided with effective remedies, including appropriate compensation. As a matter of priority, the State party should establish a genuinely independent complaints mechanism to deal with cases of alleged torture or ill-treatment. It should also amend its Criminal Procedure Code to provide for mandatory video recording of interrogations, and pursue its efforts towards equipping places of deprivation of liberty with video recording devices with a view to discouraging any use of torture or ill-treatment. HRMMU 15 June 2014 Report To the Government of Ukraine and other stakeholders:  All armed groups must immediately put an end to their violent activities and lay down their arms. To the authorities in Crimea and the de facto governing authority of the Russian Federation:  Intimidation, harassment and abductions of residents must stop, with guarantees ensured for the respect for the right to life, liberty and security. Right to life – excessive use of force UPR Recommendations (2012)  In the realm of the new Criminal Procedure Code, establish an independent mechanism for the investigation of alleged cases of torture by officers of law enforcement agencies independent from the Ministry of the Interior and the Prosecutor’s Office.  Further strengthening of the judiciary by investigating all allegations of human rights violations by law enforcement officers and the police. HRMMU 15 June 2014 Report To the Government of Ukraine and other stakeholders:  The Government must ensure that its armed forces refrain from using excessive force, and ensure that its on-going security operations are at all times in line with the relevant international standards applicable to different types of operations. In all circumstances, it must ensure the protection of those who are not involved in the fighting. Arbitrary arrest and detention UPR Recommendations (2012)     Additionally, bring conditions of detention in line with international standards and ensure respect for the judicial guarantees of detainees. Strengthen the effectiveness and the independence of the mechanisms to supervise the observance of human rights of the inmates and the persons under police custody with the aim of preventing ill-treatment. Ensure non-selective prosecutions on its territory. Ensure that the new Criminal Procedure Code respects the human rights of those held in custody. HRMMU 15 April 2014 Report To the authorities in Crimea:   Publicly condemn all attacks or harassment against human rights defenders, journalists or any members of the political opposition; and ensure full accountability for such acts, including arbitrary arrests and detentions, killings, torture and ill-treatment, through prompt, impartial and effective investigations and prosecutions. Take all measures to ensure that the human rights of Ukrainian soldiers based in Crimea are also fully respected. 178 | P a g e