A/HRC/12/43
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Security sector
76.
It is recommended that:
(a) The security and defence forces strengthen internal but independent
mechanisms for investigating allegations of human rights violations committed by their
personnel, and if warranted, for bringing such cases to justice;
(b) The Parliamentary Commission for Security and Defence ensure vigorous
oversight of institutional accountability processes, in accordance with the Constitution.
Social services
77.
It is recommended that:
(a) The Government establish a mechanism for transparent public scrutiny of
budgetary processes and develop a concrete plan for investment in basic social services
from the funds that will be freed up from debt servicing;
(b) Civil society more actively advocate for and make use of such a mechanism of
scrutiny to define the minimum core content of economic and social rights in Burundi and
to ensure that the budget is used to guarantee these rights for all, free from discrimination
of any kind.
Groups at risk
78.
It is recommended that:
(a) A concrete national programme be established by the law enforcement
authorities to protect persons with albinism from further attacks;
(b) The Government organize, with international support and in cooperation with
national NGOs, a nationwide public education programme on albinism;
(c) The Council of Ministers adopt the national strategy on juvenile justice, the
associated action plans, and the revised Criminal Procedure Code and move expeditiously
towards ensuring their implementation, particularly with regard to establishing special
chambers and conditions of incarceration that conform to international standards on
juvenile justice;
(d) The judiciary ensure the speedy trial of juveniles in conflict with the law and
favour alternatives to incarceration when appropriate;
(e) Public institutions, especially the police, prosecutors and judiciary, effectively
address sexual and gender-based violence cases and that a mechanism to monitor their
treatment be established in addition to investigating and prosecuting all cases, including
where the victim is a child;
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