A/HRC/13/58 issues elaborated in such a protocol were already in the Convention. Syria stated that a new road map was needed which would reflect the proposals made on the issues. South Africa stated that the way forward was a structured document as referred to in the road map. 122. The United States, Sweden, on behalf of the EU, and Argentina, on behalf of Brazil, Chile, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Japan, Mexico, the Republic of Korea, Switzerland and Uruguay, distributed structured documents recapitulating their positions and asked for verbatim reproduction of these documents in the report (see A/HRC/13/CRP.1). In the absence of consensus, the Chairperson decided to adhere to the traditional form of reporting whereby proposals are included in the report in accordance with the sequence and structure of the programme of work. He then closed the meeting. F. Adoption of the report 123. At the opening of the 14th meeting, the Chairperson made his concluding remarks and thanked States for their constructive engagement throughout the session. He informed States that he had received a letter from Pakistan on behalf of the OIC in which it explained its position on defamation of religions (see A/HRC/13/CRP.1). The letter had been forwarded electronically to all States. 124. The Chairperson then presented the report of the second session of the Ad Hoc Committee and gave States two weeks to send any factual amendments to the report to the secretariat. Subsequently, the report was adopted ad referendum. 125. The Chief of the Rule of Law, Equality and Non-Discrimination Branch of OHCHR made a closing statement on behalf of the High Commissioner, following which the Chairperson closed the session. GE.10-10366 25

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