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124.55.
Enact legislation which would, in line with Article 1 of the
Convention against Torture (CAT), prevent and eliminate torture,
and ratify OP-CAT at the earliest opportunity (Czech Republic);
124.56.
Adopt as soon as possible legislation criminalising acts of torture and
raise awareness of law enforcement officials regarding the absolute
prohibition of the use of torture and other inhumane and degrading
treatment (France);
124.57.
Take the necessary legislative measures to prevent, prosecute and
punish acts of torture and other cruel and degrading treatment, in
accordance with international standards, including through the
ratification of the OP-CAT (Costa Rica);
124.58.
Improve the detention conditions of undocumented migrants, ensure
that they are not detained and deprived of their liberty for prolonged
periods and that they have all services available, including access to
health, psychological assistance, and appropriate physical
infrastructure and sanitation (Ecuador);
124.59.
Allocate more financial and other resources to ensure effective
implementation of initiatives related to the advancement of women
and gender equality, in particular the 365-day National Plan of
Action to end gender violence (Malaysia);
124.60.
Step up efforts to eliminate violence and discrimination against
women (Republic of Korea);
124.61.
Adopt all necessary measures to prevent, fight and punish any
violence against women and children (Switzerland);
124.62.
Put in place stronger mechanisms to protect women and girls against
gender-based violence and provide redress to victims (Austria);
124.63.
Take increased measures to protect and provide redress to women
subjected to gender-based violence (Czech Republic);
124.64.
Take concrete measures to improve the protection of women against
gender-based violence and to ensure that perpetrators are held
accountable (Norway);
124.65.
Increase efforts for the protection of women victims of gender
violence, ensuring that perpetrators face the required trials and
training the authorities involved on the subject of the protection and
prevention of violence against women (Nicaragua);
124.66.
Considers the adoption of a specific law for domestic violence,
containing both criminal and civil provisions (Brazil);
124.67.
Undertake continued and enhanced efforts to protect and provide
redress to women suffering from violence and to continue raising
awareness, through training and other means, in the judicial system,
including police, of the necessity to act against this violence (Sweden);
124.68.
Strengthen the training of the police, prosecutors and the judiciary in
the area of gender based violence (Norway);
124.69.
Take measures to guarantee thorough investigation and prosecution
of crimes of sexual violence, including relevant training of law
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