A/HRC/9/15 page 16 53. Dealing with the many remaining challenges requires great political commitment. It is the responsibility of the State to ensure the necessary measures and protection systems are in place. This will require clear policy choices to be made and allocation of budgetary resources to the critical areas identified in this report, e.g. protection of children, police, judiciary and corrections. In this connection the role of Parliament is crucial. It should be an active and vocal partner in reform efforts. The international community has a very important role to play as funding of reforms is a major challenge and provision of technical and advisory services throughout this process is equally crucial. The support of an active civil society is an essential ingredient to ensure that reforms are implemented and sustained. IX. RECOMMENDATIONS 54. To reinforce the progress made in Liberia in improving its human rights situation, the independent expert makes the recommendations as set out below. 55. The independent expert calls on the Government of Liberia to: (a) Formulate a national policy on decentralization, and corresponding increase in political participation at local level with clear guidelines and time frame for implementation; (b) delay; Establish the Independent National Commission on Human Rights without (c) Take measures to ensure that the standard minimum rules in relation to the running of orphanages are respected and that the recommendations of the task force of 2006 are implemented; (d) Convene a national conference on the rule of law as soon as possible to address the need for far-reaching reforms and elaborate a comprehensive strategy; (e) Increase efforts to strengthen the corrections sector; (f) Pass the enabling legislation for the establishment of the Law Reform Commission; (g) Domesticate international and regional human rights instruments that are already ratified; (h) (i) violence. 56. Eliminate harmful and discriminatory traditional and customary practices; Draft, in full consultation with civil society, a comprehensive bill on domestic The independent expert invites donor countries to: (a) Honour pledges made to support implementation of the Poverty Reduction Strategy in a timely manner;