A/HRC/16/23 77. The High Commissioner encourages the Government to revise the draft bill on the National Human Rights Commission to provide a strong legal basis for a competent, independent and credible national institution in accordance with the Paris Principles, and to improve the rate of implementation of National Human Rights Commission decisions. 78. The High Commissioner encourages the Government to strengthen the key provisions of the draft bill on the elimination and punishment of caste-based discrimination and untouchability crimes in line with international standards, and to ensure its prompt passage. 79. The High Commissioner further requests the Government to implement its commitments to strengthen protection for victims of caste-based discrimination and sexual and gender-based violence, including by strengthening the National Women Commission and the National Dalit Commission, proceeding with draft legislation to make the latter a statutory authority, and ensuring access to justice and protection for victims and witnesses. 18