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38.
Amend the appropriate legislation in accordance with its international human
rights obligations to address the issue of amnesties for perpetrators of human
rights violations (Canada);
39.
Consider reviewing the Amnesty Law put in place during the military regime
(Italy);
40.
Continue efforts to fight impunity and human rights violations, with particular
attention to the rights of indigenous peoples (Brazil);
41.
Pursue commitments to the promotion and protection of the universal values of
human rights, especially through strengthening of the rule of law (Palestine);
42.
Strengthen accountability for abuses by the police and ensure that civilian
authorities investigate, prosecute and try human rights abuses by police
(Netherlands);
43.
Thoroughly investigate all forms of human rights violations particularly of those
who were arrested in the course of police operations (Uzbekistan);
44.
Continue to provide specific and practical human rights education and training to
all prison officers and members of the Carabineros, Policia de Investigaciones
and Gendarmeria, and ensure their full accountability for any violations of human
rights as well as effective access to remedies for victims (Czech Republic);
45.
Further expedite the investigation and trial of the cases of gross human rights
violation cases committed during the past military dictatorship to ensure adequate
compensation and reparations for the victims and their families (Bangladesh) and
complete the ongoing compensation process so that as many victims as possible
can benefit from the reparation measures (Ghana);
46.
Review the provisions governing the operation of military courts in peacetime to
comply with international standards (France) and approve a reform to the military
code, allowing its judicial system to be in accordance with international human
rights standards (Nicaragua);
47.
Continue its efforts to review the competence of military justice when it comes to
trying civilians and to reform the Code of Military Justice accordingly
(Argentina);
48.
Eliminate the application of military jurisdiction to civilians (Spain); review
legislation to put an end to trials of civilians by military courts (Azerbaijan);
adapt the military justice system to international standards so that it guarantees
the right to a fair trial (Switzerland);
49.
End jurisdiction of military courts over civilians and review all rules of criminal
procedure so that they fully comply with international standards of fair trial, and
provide full support for the bill aimed at ensuring this compliance (Czech
Republic); ensure that the reforms of the jurisdiction of military tribunals provide
that civilian cases are not heard by military tribunals, in accordance with
international human rights standards (Canada, Switzerland);
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