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bringing the Criminal Code into compliance with the Convention against
Torture (Republic of Korea);
85.31. Ensure that cases of torture and ill-treatment are effectively
investigated and that the perpetrators are prosecuted; and adapt the national
definition of torture to that contained in the Convention against Torture
(Switzerland);
85.32. Take effective steps in order to halt and prevent the frequent use of
torture during the first days of police custody, in a manner which is consistent
with its obligations under the Convention against Torture (Japan);
85.33. Adopt measures to fight impunity in cases of torture (Costa Rica);
85.34. Ensure that the complaints mechanisms of the Ombudsman are easily
accessible to all in need, including children (Slovenia);
85.35. Ensure the effective exercise of the right to conscientious objection and
ensure that no minor (under 18) is recruited into the Armed Forces (Slovenia);
85.36. Implement effectively the legislation prohibiting the forced military
recruitment of children under the age of 18 (Ghana);
85.37. Comply with the legislation prohibiting the forced military recruitment
of children (Hungary);
85.38. Put in place measures to effectively prevent underage military
recruitment (Japan);
85.39. That the country’s judicial and prison systems work toward the
improvement of prison conditions in line with international standards (Holy
See);
85.40. Take the necessary measures to ensure conditions of detention in
prisons in conformity with the international standards (Switzerland);
85.41. Step up efforts to end abusive practices by security forces and improve
prison and detention centre conditions (Australia);
85.42. Adopt a new prison policy in order to improve prison conditions and, if
possible, increase the salaries of prison guards and administrative staff
(Hungary);
85.43. Amend the penal code and domestic abuse laws to prohibit all forms of
domestic abuse, not just abuse deemed habitual or excessive (Canada);
85.44. Strengthen its efforts in prevention, punishment and eradication of all
forms of violence against women (Argentina);
85.45. Consider adopting legislation or other measures that enable
investigation and prosecution for gender-based violence (United States);
85.46. Develop official statistics that record cases of domestic violence,
femicide, abuse, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation, the latter especially of
children and adolescents, and facilitate access to justice for victims and the
prosecution of the perpetrators (Uruguay);
85.47. Bring domestic legislation on sexual exploitation and trafficking of
minors in line with international standards (Slovenia);
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