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prisoners and an end to all forms of discrimination against ethnic minorities. It also joined
the recommendations that a United Nations commission of inquiry be established to
investigate such crimes as attacks on civilians, forced labour, rape, internal displacement,
extrajudicial executions and enforced disappearances.
451. Rencontre africaine pour la défense des droits de l’homme welcomed the dialogue
between Myanmar and the international community. It noted that Myanmar’s acceptance of
recommendations should translate into a policy of good governance, creation of space for
liberties long denied and for the rule of law. It welcomed the liberation of Aung San Suu
Kyi. The creation of a national human rights commission should contribute to human rights
education, particularly for the armed forces, and end the practice of torture. It called on
Myanmar to reform its constitutional provisions that restrict freedom of religion, to fight
impunity and to cooperate with treaty bodies and special procedures.
4.
Concluding remarks of the State under review
452. The delegation of Myanmar thanked all delegations that had constructively
participated in its universal periodic review. It reiterated that the current Government had
recently taken up its duties and that the country was opening new chapters and turning
pages of its history, with the political willingness to protect and promote human rights.
Ongoing positive developments were further evidence of that willingness.
Australia
453. The review of Australia was held on 27 January 2011 in conformity with all the
relevant provisions contained in Human Rights Council resolution 5/1, and was based on
the following documents:
(a)
The national report submitted by Australia in accordance with the annex to
resolution 5/1, paragraph 15 (a) (A/HRC/WG.6/10/AUS/1);
(b)
The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (b)
(A/HRC/WG.6/10/AUS/2);
(c)
The summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (c)
(A/HRC/WG.6/10/AUS/3).
454. At its 17th meeting, on 8 June 2011, the Human Rights Council considered and
adopted the outcome of the review of Australia (see section C below).
455. The outcome of the review of Australia comprised the report of the Working Group
on the Universal Periodic Review (A/HRC/17/10), the views of Australia concerning the
recommendations and/or conclusions, and its voluntary commitments and replies presented
before the adoption of the outcome by the plenary to questions or issues that were not
sufficiently addressed during the interactive dialogue in the Working Group (see also
A/HRC/17/10/Add.1).
1.
Views expressed by the State under review on the recommendations and/or
conclusions, its voluntary commitments and the outcome
456. Australia referred to the 145 recommendations received under its universal periodic
review. In line with the Government’s commitment to consult with a broad range of
stakeholders, since January 2011, the Attorney-General had led an extensive consultation
process to determine Australia’s position on the recommendations. In March, the AttorneyGeneral and Senator Kate Lundy tabled the draft report of the Working Group in
Parliament. Australia had consulted across the Government, including with the states and
territories, and had also participated in meetings with the Australian Human Rights
Commission, non-governmental organizations and civil society to discuss the
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