A/HRC/31/71 (a) Undertake a comprehensive review of legislation and legal provisions that limit fundamental freedoms and contravene international standards, with clear target dates for the conclusion of the review; legislation requiring urgent review should be identified, including those previously identified by the Special Rapporteur and the previous mandate holders (see annex); (b) Establish a process of legislative reform with clear timelines for consultations on and the drafting and review of amendments to existing legislation or new draft bills. The timeline should allow for the full consideration of the proposed laws. An appropriate consultation process should be established and applied consistently to ensure transparency and adequate engagement by civil society organizations and members of the public. A vetting mechanism should also be established to ensure that all draft legislation complies with international human rights standards; (c) Continue to accord priority attention to judicial reform and the capacity-building and training of judges and lawyers to strengthen the independence and effectiveness of the judiciary; (d) Initiate a process of consultation with all stakeholders on the review and amendment of the Constitution, to bring it into line with international standards. 83. With regard to democratic space, the Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government and Parliament of Myanmar: (a) Amend or repeal section 18 of the Peaceful Assembly and Peaceful Procession Law and section 505 (b) of the Penal Code, drop all charges currently being brought against individuals under these provisions; and ensure that multiple charges are not brought against individuals for the same offence; (b) Establish systems to prevent the surveillance and monitoring of civil society and human rights defenders; and investigate and redress systematically any threats, acts of intimidation or harassment against media and civil society actors; (c) Provide adequate compensation and support, including psychological support and employment training, for released political prisoners; (d) Initiate reform to the penal system to ensure compliance with international standards, particularly in relation to the minimum standards of accommodation and access to health facilities. 84. With regard to incitement to discrimination, the Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government and Parliament of Myanmar: (a) Implement a comprehensive set of measures to combat and prevent acts of incitement to discrimination, hostility and violence against minorities, while upholding internationally recognized human rights standards; (b) Ensure respect for the rights of minorities, including through education and awareness-raising measures addressing the root causes of discrimination, and promote interfaith and intercommunal dialogue, as well as confidence-building; (c) Review and amend the Citizenship Law (1982) to bring it into line with international standards; and, in particular, remove any provisions that provide for the granting of citizenship on the basis of ethnicity or race; (d) Resolve the legal status of habitual residents of Myanmar, including former holders of the temporary registration card, and ensure that they have equal access to citizenship through a non-discriminatory process. 19

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