A/HRC/23/12 with economic and political power, they are already under the scrutiny of the police and prosecution that deal with these issues. 116. Montenegro was recognized as a model for guaranteeing minority rights. It will continue to strengthen institutions for respecting human and minority rights and full observance of freedoms for all its citizens. II. Conclusions and/or recommendations** 117. The recommendations formulated during the interactive dialogue and listed below have been examined by Montenegro and enjoy its support: 117.1. Strengthen the mandate and resources of the Ombudsman’s Office in order to ensure full implementation of the duties in accordance with the Law on the Protector of Human Rights and Freedoms (Lithuania); 117.2. Provide the Ombudsman’s office with sufficient resources for exercising its role in accordance with its mandate (Norway); 117.3. Ensure that the Ombudsman of Human Rights and Freedoms has the necessary resources and staff in order to fully carry out its functions (France); 117.4. Ensure sufficient resources enabling the Ombudsman to carry out its mandate effectively and independently (Poland); 117.5. Publish a communications plan that states how the Government intends to increase the Ombudsman’s office capacity (resources, staff and legal powers) and how it intends to increase public awareness about their rights and their recourse to the Ombudsman if their rights are denied (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland); 117.6. Allocate the necessary resources for the prompt establishment of a national mechanism to prevent torture with the characteristics enshrined in OP-CAT (Mexico); 117.7. Review the legislative framework on torture and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment, and the resources of the Ombudsman office so as to ensure that, as the national preventive mechanism, it can carry out its mandate in an effective and independent manner (Switzerland); 117.8. Integrate the Istanbul Protocol into the training of personnel (Turkey); 117.9. Continue to strengthen the institutional structures and support measures for the full implementation of ratified international instruments. We likewise suggest placing special emphasis on persons with disabilities, victims of family and sexual violence, and all persons susceptible of or in a situation of vulnerability and discrimination (Chile); 117.10. Continue to apply the strategies and plans under way to guarantee, to the maximum extent possible, the human rights of the most vulnerable groups (Cuba); 117.11. Further consolidate its achievements in the fields of ensuring and advancing the full enjoyment of the human rights of vulnerable groups such as children and disabled people as well as in strengthening the rule of law and ** The conclusions and recommendations have not been edited. 16

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