A/HRC/22/12 122.28. Ensure that blasphemy laws and their implementation are in line with international law (Switzerland)/Enact legislation ensuring freedom of religion and belief for all religious groups and consider abolishing the so-called blasphemy laws (Austria)/Repeal or reform thoroughly the so-called blasphemy law (Netherlands); 122.29. Continue adopting measures in the framework of freedom of expression as the new legislation on freedom of expression was passed (Lebanon); 122.30. Derogate the law on blasphemy guaranteeing in practice the right to freedom of religion (Spain); 122.31. Modify or repeal the blasphemy laws in order to bring them in line with the principles related to freedom of thought, conscience and religion, and in particular with its obligations under the ICCPR (Belgium); 122.32. Repeal discriminatory blasphemy laws against religious minorities and ensure that there is no impunity for those who commit hate crimes (Namibia)/Repeal the blasphemy law and respect and guarantee freedoms of religion or belief and of expression and opinion for all, including Ahmadis, Hindus and Christians (France); 122.33. Repeal the blasphemy law, or at least amend it to protect persons from eventual abuses or false accusations and lighten corresponding penalties, that are currently disproportional (Holy See); 122.34. Share its expertise in developing a Special Child’s Rights Charter with other countries and continue its efforts in cooperation with international groups to advance this initiative (United Arab Emirates); 122.35. Continue strengthening the legislation for the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women (Uruguay); 122.36. Continue to strengthen its domestic legislative, institutional and administrative machinery to fight challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, gender disparity and social inequality (Zimbabwe); 122.37. Decriminalize adultery and non-marital consensual sex and to ensure punishment for all perpetrators of this violence and calls to it including members and leaders of jirgas (Czech Republic); 122.38. Amend discriminatory laws and vigilantly counter discrimination against marginalized groups, including women and girls, ethnic and religious minorities and provide a safe and just environment for all citizens in Pakistan (Denmark); 122.39. Enact efficient legislation to prohibit and prevent the employment of children as domestic workers (Slovakia); 122.40. Continue its ongoing efforts to advance the rights of women and make similar efforts in the protection and promotion of the rights of children, especially by adopting the relevant legal instruments (Republic of Korea); 122.41. Continue to enhance its efforts to protect women, children and other vulnerable groups against discrimination and violence (Singapore); 122.42. Continue its efforts to strengthen human rights institutions (Saudi Arabia)/ Continue its efforts for strengthening human rights infrastructure 17

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