A/HRC/22/58 95. Regarding democratic transition and establishing the rule of law, the Government should: (a) Develop the independence of the judiciary from the executive branch of Government; (b) Develop the capacity of judges, including through the incorporation of the United Nation’s Basic Principles on the Independence of the Judiciary into training programmes; (c) Set up a system of legal aid and establish citizens’ advice offices; (d) Establish a strong and independent bar council; (e) Designate a parliamentary committee as responsible for vetting all new legislation to ensure it is in line with Myanmar’s international human rights obligations; (f) Set target dates for the conclusion of the review of laws that contravene international human rights standards, including those mentioned in this report; (g) Seek further technical cooperation from relevant United Nations agencies to support legal and judicial reform; (h) mandate. Expedite the establishment of an OHCHR country office with a full 96. The Supreme Court should utilize its constitutional powers to issues writs to help ensure the protection of human rights. 97. The Attorney General's Office should ensure that State prosecutors play a role in protecting the rights of suspects by acting as a check on the practices of the police in their interrogation of suspects and collection of evidence. 98. Finally, Parliament should: (a) Amend the Constitution to bring it into line with international human rights standards, and ensure civilian control over the armed forces; (b) Expedite the consideration and adoption of an enabling law for the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission to bring it into line with the Paris Principles; (c) Initiate a process of consultation with all relevant stakeholders on the feasibility and desirability of establishing a truth commission. 21

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