Number | Date added | Template | Cycle | Session | State under Review | Recommendation | Recommending State | Action Category | Response | Issues |
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138.256 | Apr 23, 2021 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 36 - May 2020 | Reform the juvenile justice system to ensure that the rights of children and the best interests of the child are respected in line with the Convention on the Rights of the Child | 5 - Specific action | Supported |
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138.255 | Apr 23, 2021 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 36 - May 2020 | Review the juvenile justice system and introduce a juvenile criminal law with a view to developing alternatives to detention and reducing prison sentences for offenders under 18 years of age | 5 - Specific action | Supported |
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138.248 | Apr 23, 2021 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 36 - May 2020 | Adopt effective legislation criminalizing violence against women, namely domestic and sexual violence | 5 - Specific action | Supported |
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138.229 | Apr 23, 2021 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 36 - May 2020 | Repeal laws and policies on mandatory testing for HIV, policies requiring health-care providers to report certain groups to law enforcement, and the criminalization of HIV transmission | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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138.215 | Apr 23, 2021 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 36 - May 2020 | Implement all the electoral recommendations from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, as stated in its observation mission reports | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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138.213 | Apr 23, 2021 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 36 - May 2020 | Reform the Electoral Code and related legislation, taking into account the recommendations of the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights Election Observation Mission’s final report, of 4 March 2020 | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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138.212 | Apr 23, 2021 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 36 - May 2020 | Organize the holding of free and fair elections, in line with international standards and in the presence of OSCE observers | 5 - Specific action | Supported |
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138.205 | Apr 23, 2021 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 36 - May 2020 | Undertake effective and impartial investigations into allegations of arbitrary detention and torture of peaceful demonstrators by security forces, and take action to implement its obligations under the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment | 4 - General action | Noted |
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138.201 | Apr 23, 2021 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 36 - May 2020 | Conduct independent investigations into the human rights violations that took place in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential elections, including cases of enforced disappearance and alleged cases of torture | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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138.200 | Apr 23, 2021 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 36 - May 2020 | Allow for credible, transparent, independent and impartial investigations to be conducted into human rights violations and abuses committed in the run-up to, during and after the 2020 presidential elections | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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138.199 | Apr 23, 2021 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 36 - May 2020 | Investigate all allegations of arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance, disproportionate use of force against peaceful protesters, and torture and ill-treatment in detention of critics, journalists and peaceful protesters, and hold those responsible to account | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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138.198 | Apr 23, 2021 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 36 - May 2020 | Conduct an independent investigation into all allegations of torture and ill-treatment, including an effective and verifiable process for holding to account those who are responsible, and immediately and unconditionally release all political prisoners | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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138.197 | Apr 23, 2021 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 36 - May 2020 | Take all measures to combat impunity for acts of torture and sexual violence | 4 - General action | Supported |
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138.196 | Apr 23, 2021 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 36 - May 2020 | Take immediate and effective steps to end and prevent the arbitrary arrest, torture and ill-treatment of peaceful protesters and other individuals, and to bring those responsible to justice | 4 - General action | Noted |
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138.190 | Apr 23, 2021 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 36 - May 2020 | Effectively and impartially investigate all allegations of torture or ill- treatment of peaceful protestors and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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138.183 | Apr 23, 2021 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 36 - May 2020 | Bring legislation on freedom of association into full compliance with its international obligations, including by repealing article 23.88 of the Code of Administrative Offences | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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138.180 | Apr 23, 2021 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 36 - May 2020 | Immediately halt the violent repression of peaceful demonstrations, and respect the legitimate right of the people of Belarus to participate in public life | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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138.179 | Apr 23, 2021 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 36 - May 2020 | Ensure that all people can exercise their right to freedom of peaceful assembly and guarantee upholding of peaceful protests | 4 - General action | Noted |
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138.177 | Apr 23, 2021 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 36 - May 2020 | Ensure the right of people to peaceful assembly and the ability to peacefully protest, without limiting the rights of participants, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons | 4 - General action | Noted |
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138.176 | Apr 23, 2021 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 36 - May 2020 | Respect the right of peaceful assembly, and release all individuals arbitrarily detained for participation in peaceful protests | 4 - General action | Noted |
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138.175 | Apr 23, 2021 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 36 - May 2020 | Guarantee freedom of expression and media freedom by ensuring the safety of journalists and other media workers and refraining from interference and censorship | 4 - General action | Supported |
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138.174 | Apr 23, 2021 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 36 - May 2020 | End the repression of protesters, civil society organizations, journalists and human rights defenders who have been trying for months to exercise their right to freedom of expression and peaceful demonstration | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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138.172 | Apr 23, 2021 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 36 - May 2020 | Take the necessary action to ensure freedom of expression, and in particular to ensure media independence and unfettered access to the Internet | 4 - General action | Supported |
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138.171 | Apr 23, 2021 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 36 - May 2020 | Cease repressive tactics against the media, including harassment and imprisonment of journalists, revocation of accreditation, and the blocking of independent media, opposition websites and Internet access | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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138.170 | Apr 23, 2021 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 36 - May 2020 | Act immediately to provide a safe environment for peaceful assembly and freedom of expression, for the Belarusian people, non-governmental organizations and civil society | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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138.168 | Apr 23, 2021 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 36 - May 2020 | Allow independent journalists and media to conduct their work free from harassment, intimidation and fear, and cease implementing Internet shutdowns or restrictions | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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138.165 | Apr 23, 2021 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 36 - May 2020 | Consider taking advantage of the United Nations Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity to strengthen the relevant legal framework | 3 - Considering action | Supported |
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138.164 | Apr 23, 2021 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 36 - May 2020 | End harassment and other reprisals against free media outlets and individual journalists | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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138.163 | Apr 23, 2021 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 36 - May 2020 | Remove all obstacles to the enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms, and ensure that journalists, human rights defenders and civil society can conduct their activities freely and safely | 4 - General action | Noted |
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138.162 | Apr 23, 2021 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 36 - May 2020 | Abide by the obligation under international law to respect the rights of journalists, human rights defenders and other individuals to exercise their freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association | 4 - General action | Supported |
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