A/HRC/43/7 115.65 Ensure full and equal participation in political and public affairs, free of discrimination and exclusion (Israel); 115.66 Strengthen the resources and independence of the plurinational electoral body (France); 115.67 Amend the legal requirements, in particular Act No. 351 and Supreme Decree No. 1597, that restrict the rights of civil society to peaceful assembly and association (Sweden); 115.68 Guarantee the full enjoyment of the rights to assembly and association for all Bolivians, in accordance with the State’s obligations under international human rights law (Colombia); 115.69 Advance in the implementation of a public policy, normative framework and operational mechanism for the protection of human rights defenders and provide public recognition of their work (Spain); 115.70 Take administrative, judicial and legislative action to protect human rights defenders from attacks, intimidation and repression, including by government authorities (Australia); 115.71 Set up government policies that create a safe and respectful environment for the work of human rights defenders, especially women human rights defenders and environmental defenders (Belgium); 115.72 Take concrete action to protect human rights defenders from harassment and intimidation. The Plurinational State of Bolivia must ensure that human rights defenders, including indigenous representatives, have the right to freedom of expression and develop their indigenous and aboriginal campesino justice system (Finland); 115.73 Foster an environment in which human rights defenders can freely carry out their legitimate human rights work and publicly recognize human rights defenders as legitimate and vital actors in society (Iceland); 115.74 Advance in adopting measures to ensure the protection of human rights defenders (Chile); 115.75 Ensure that human rights and environmental rights defenders, including those critical of government policies and views, can pursue their activities without intimidation (Sweden); 115.76 Continue ensuring the independence of the media and upholding freedom of expression (Timor-Leste); 115.77 Adopt a specific law guaranteeing access to information and decriminalize defamation, in accordance with international standards (Maldives); 115.78 Develop legislation to guarantee that everyone has access to public information through simple and expeditious procedures that facilitate accountability (Mexico); 115.79 Eliminate any forms of pressure, monitoring and surveillance of reporters and journalists, especially those considered to be from the opposition (Croatia); 115.80 Make sure that journalists and members of the media can fully exercise their right to freedom of expression without intimidation or harassment (Israel); 115.81 Ensure the independence of the media and respect for freedom of expression (Luxembourg); 115.82 Reform legislation in line with international standards of freedom of expression, guarantee a safe and supportive environment for non-governmental 14