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(ii)
Is simple, expeditious and non-onerous, with clear requirements,
including as to the relevant responsible authority;
(iii)
Results in the acquisition of legal personality;
(iv) Is not subject to overly intrusive and burdensome transparency and
accountability requirements prior or subsequent to fundraising;
(b)
Amend the labour laws to reflect the rights of all workers:
(i)
To freedom of association, including the ability to form or join trade
unions;
(ii)
To freely engage in collective action, including strikes;
(iii) To enforce collective agreements in conformity with international labour
law standards;
(iv) To freedom of expression, including opinions that may be considered
political;
(c)
Implement as a matter of urgency the recommendations issued by the
Committee on Freedom of Association, including in relation to the recognition of the
Korean Teachers and Education Workers Union and the Korean Government
Employees Union;
(d)
Ensure that the laws and policies guiding the establishment of political
parties encourage the formation of small parties and ensure a level playing field in
terms of funding.
Other recommendations
97.
The Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government abrogate article 7 of
the National Security Act.
98.
The Special Rapporteur recommends that private sector companies, such as
Samsung and Valeo Electrical Systems Korea, commit to upholding the rights to
freedom of association for workers and subscribe to the United Nations Global
Compact and operationalize the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
99.
The Special Rapporteur recommends that the National Human Rights
Commission of Korea work with the Government to:
(a)
Implement the recommendations of the Global Alliance of National
Human Rights Institutions and to earn the confidence of all stakeholders, including
civil society;
(b)
Implement recommendations related to the rights to freedom of peaceful
assembly and of association.
100.
The Special Rapporteur calls on civil society to:
(a)
Continue its advocacy and monitoring work in relation to the enjoyment
of the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association;
(b)
Follow up and monitor the implementation of the recommendations
contained in the present report.
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