A/HRC/43/CRP.5 108. In Crimea, the Russian Federation continued to violate international humanitarian and human rights law, contrary to its obligations as an occupying Power. OHCHR should be provided unimpeded access to the peninsula in line with relevant General Assembly resolutions in order to monitor the human rights situation. 109. During the reporting period, the Government of Ukraine has organized a number of high level events on transitional justice. The President has indicated that transitional justice is an important question for Ukraine, for reconciliation and social cohesion. OHCHR remains ready to provide assistance in this regard, and with the implementation of recommendations made here and in past reports to improve the human rights situation in Ukraine. 110. On the basis of its findings over the current reporting period, OHCHR recommends the following: 111. To the Ukrainian authorities: To the Parliament and the Cabinet of Ministers: Develop and adopt a comprehensive state policy of remedy and reparation for civilians injured during the hostilities and to relatives of those killed in hostilities, in accordance with international standards; develop and adopt a comprehensive mechanism, including an administrative procedure, for restitution of property and compensation for damage to civilian property in the armed conflict in eastern Ukraine; develop and adopt a non-discriminatory and accessible mechanism for compensation for property which is in military use, including keeping records of such use; de-link access to pensions from IDP registration and create a mechanism for the payment of pensions accumulated in arrears; allocate sufficient budget to local authorities to provide safe and adequate housing to the conflict-affected population; establish an administrative procedure for registration of births and deaths occurring in territory controlled by self-proclaimed “republics” and in Crimea that is practical and responsive to the circumstances of families living there; address the gap in national legislation on language policy to ensure effective protection and realisation of rights of national minorities and indigenous peoples; ensure swift and full implementation of the law ‘On the legal status of missing persons’, in particular by providing sufficient resources for effective realisation of the mandate of the Commission on Missing Persons due to Special Circumstances. To the Ministry of Justice: Ensure effective representation of defendants in conflict-related criminal cases by legal aid lawyers. To State and local authorities: systematically and publicly condemn acts of violence committed based on race, sex, religion, language, national or ethnic origin, political or social opinion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or place of residence or any other grounds of discrimination prohibited under international human rights standards. To the Command of the Joint Forces Operations: ensure that military representatives conclude lease agreements with the civilian population when using their property, including payment of utility bills and provision of compensation to the owners and tenants for any damages caused by military personnel; 31