A/HRC/45/53/Add.1 E. Civic Space 25. The provisions of The Constitutional Document reaffirmed all rights stipulated in the Bill of Rights, including Freedom of Expression, Association and Assembly. Regarding Informatics Offences Act 2007, an amendment has been done in 2020. 26. Sudan reviewed several laws, including the Voluntary & Humanitarian Work Act 2006.The Ministry of Labor and Social Development embarked on a comprehensive process of restructuring the Humanitarian Affairs Commission according to the institutional reform plans. Regarding the Trade Unions, Steering Committees have been established; to carry out the work. A committee has been formed from relevant authorities, to review the Trade Union Act. F. Freedom of the Press and the Harassment of Journalists 27. Sudan is committed to the protection and promotion of the Freedom of Opinion and Expression as provided in the Constitutional Document, and signed the Global Pledge to protect Freedom of the Press. 28. Regarding journalist Lina Awad and Human Rights defender Aida Abdel Qader, Sudan wishes to indicate that the aforementioned were involved in publishing and disseminating false information about health conditions in North Darfur Hospital. Following initial investigations, they were released immediately. G. National Human Rights Commission 29. Sudan affirms its commitment to establish the National Commission HR in compliance with the Paris Principles. A related act is underway. H. Women's rights 30. The Constitutional Document affirms the participation of women in political institutions. It allocates more than 40 % of seats for women in the Legislative Council. In addition, women were appointment in the Sovereign Council and the Cabinet. Recently, two women Governors were also appointed. 31. With regard to the immunities granted to the General Intelligence Service, the Constitutional Document states that the role and functions of General Intelligence are confined to collecting and analyzing information. 32. Regarding the standard operating procedures to protect women from all forms of violence, Sudan adopted effective legal and practical measures with zero tolerance to impunity. Moreover, also, the Unit of Combating violence against women adopted standard measures which have been signed by the ministers and stockholders concerned. I. The National Committee on the Dismantling of the Former Regime 33. Within the process of implementation of the Constitutional Document, Sudan adopted the law for Dismantling the Former Regime, Fighting-corruption, and Recovery of Stolen Assets, 2020. According to the law, a Committee has been formed and assumed its mandate according to the Constitutional Document. J. Human Rights Situations in Conflict-affected Areas/ Darfur 34. The Transitional Government is currently negotiating with armed movements from Darfur and other regions and signed a preliminary peace aagreement in January this year. 5