A/HRC/52/12 43.118 Guarantee the effective exercise of freedom of expression, assembly and association by reforming legislation that hinders the legitimate work of nongovernmental organizations and human rights defenders (Luxembourg); 43.119 Uphold the fundamental freedoms of assembly, of expression and of the media to ensure inclusive participation in the political transition to democratic governance (Malawi); 43.120 Ensure in law and in practice the rights to peaceful assembly, freedom of association and freedom of expression, including freedom of artistic expression, in compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (Norway); 43.121 Continue its unremitting efforts to promote freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association in accordance with national laws (Oman); 43.122 Fully respect the rights to freedom of expression and media freedom, including by decriminalizing defamation, and ensure that the Audiovisual Regulatory Authority operates with full independence and respect for international human rights standards (Portugal); 43.123 Further amend legal frameworks and take the necessary administrative measures with a view to ensuring that respect for freedom of expression, of opinion and of association and the right of access to information for journalists, human rights defenders, political parties and civil society organizations is in line with international standards and best practices (Romania); 43.124 Repeal criminal and regulatory provisions used to unduly restrict freedom of expression, of the press, of peaceful assembly and of association (Spain); 43.125 Bring the legal framework on religious minority rights into line with Algeria’s international obligations on the right to freedom of religion or belief under article 18 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (Netherlands); 43.126 Adopt measures to ensure that international norms on freedom of religion and belief are fully respected (Ghana); 43.127 Fully respect the right to freedom of religion or belief without discrimination, including for persons belonging to religious minorities (Israel); 43.128 Reform the Penal Code to safeguard the rights to freedom of expression and opinion as well as media freedom (Sweden); 43.129 Guarantee and protect the rights to freedom of expression and of the press by repealing the articles of the Penal Code that criminalize expression and by ceasing the practices of censorship and discretionary sanctions against the written press and electronic media, in accordance with its obligations under article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and target 16.10 of the Sustainable Development Goals (Switzerland); 43.130 Harmonize Law No. 91-19 on public meetings and demonstrations with the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights by replacing the system of prior authorization with a process of simple notification (Mexico); 43.131 Finalize the process of adoption of the bill setting the conditions and modalities for the exercise of freedom of expression and peaceful demonstration (Burkina Faso); 43.132 Ensure that all the necessary actions are being taken at the highest level to repeal restrictions on civic space, including refraining from acts leading to closure of civil society organizations (Greece); GE.22-27762 13