A/HRC/23/47 (b) Seek more international transparency from States regarding their internal weapons review processes, including those under article 36 of Additional Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions. B. To regional and other inter-governmental organizations 116. Support the proposals outlined in the recommendations to the United Nations and States, in particular the call for moratoria as an immediate step. 117. Where appropriate take similar or parallel initiatives to those of the United Nations. C. To States 118. Place a national moratorium on LARs as described in paragraph 114. 119. Declare – unilaterally and through multilateral fora – a commitment to abide by IHL and IHRL in all activities surrounding robotic weapons and put in place and implement rigorous processes to ensure compliance at all stages of development. 120. Commit to being as transparent as possible about internal weapons review processes, including metrics used to test robotic systems. States should at a minimum provide the international community with transparency regarding the processes they follow (if not the substantive outcomes) and commit to making the reviews as robust as possible. 121. Participate in international debate and trans-governmental dialogue on the issue of LARs and be prepared to exchange best practices with other States, and collaborate with the High Level Panel on LARs. D. To developers of robotic systems 122. Establish a code or codes of conduct, ethics and/or practice defining responsible behaviour with respect to LARs in accordance with IHL and IHRL, or strengthen existing ones. E. To NGOs, civil society and human rights groups and the ICRC 123. Consider the implications of LARs for human rights and for those in situations of armed conflict, and raise awareness about the issue. 124. Assist and engage with States wherever possible in aligning their relevant procedures and activities with IHL and IHRL. 125. Urge States to be as transparent as possible in respect of their weapons review processes. 126. 22 Support the work of the High Level Panel on LARs.

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