A/HRC/31/38 (i) Lift all restrictions on the rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and freedom of association that are incompatible with international law, and decriminalize any acts that constitute the legitimate exercise of such rights, including gaining access to external sources of information through satellite television channels, foreign media and the Internet; (j) Lift all restrictions and penalties on freedom of movement, including prosecution, extrajudicial punishment and torture, of those who seek to leave or have left the country without permission; (k) Prosecute and bring to justice individuals responsible for alleged crimes against humanity; ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court; and ensure that victims of crimes against humanity and their families are provided with adequate, prompt and effective reparation and remedies, including telling them the truth about the violations concerned. 61. The High Commissioner recommends that the international community strictly adhere to the principle of non-refoulement. No country should repatriate individuals to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, where they are likely to face torture or other serious human rights violations. 13

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