A/HRC/50/8 31.167 Take effective measures to restore the independence of the justice system (Bahamas); 31.168 Continue efforts aimed at strengthening the independence and impartiality of the judiciary (Azerbaijan); 31.169 Guarantee freedom of expression, and support a plural and safe communication environment (Slovakia); 31.170 Modify the Law against Hatred, for Peaceful Coexistence and Tolerance so that it cannot be used against journalists and human rights defenders (Slovakia); 31.171 Ensure that human rights defenders are protected from harassment, criminalization and persecution, and adopt policy for the protection of human rights defenders (Slovenia); 31.172 Guarantee the cessation of acts of criminalization, persecution and imprisonment of opponents, dissidents, human rights defenders and protesters, as well as guarantee their effective security and freedom, and offer reparation to victims (Spain); 31.173 Ensure that State institutions are not used to persecute political opponents, journalists and other media workers, union leaders and other perceived opponents of the Government (Sweden); 31.174 End the systematic repression of, and ensure the protection of, human rights defenders, including environmental defenders, by revising repressive legislation (Sweden); 31.175 Provide an enabling democratic environment for activities of political opposition, journalists and human rights defenders (Ukraine); 31.176 End immediately all undue interference with freedoms of expression, religion, association, and peaceful assembly. Allow all independent media, religious institutions, civil society organizations, and humanitarian organizations to operate without undue restrictions or threats (United States of America); 31.177 Take urgent measures to guarantee full respect for the rights to freedom of expression and of the press (Uruguay); 31.178 Review the restrictive legislation that criminalizes the work of human rights defenders (Uruguay); 31.179 Cease the intervention in universities and other higher education institutes, and transform without delay the parallel system of non-autonomous universities so that they achieve full independence and academic freedom (Uruguay); 31.180 Ensure media freedom by bringing national legislation into line with Venezuela’s Constitution and international standards, and reinstate all media outlets that have unwarrantedly been closed (Austria); 31.181 Take all necessary measures to prevent acts of persecution and targeted repression, including based on political affiliation, and ensure that human rights defenders are protected without discrimination on any grounds (Bahamas); 31.182 Refrain from attacks and arbitrary arrests of people, especially journalists, exercising their right to freedom of expression, and end impunity in the case of violations of this right (Belgium); 31.183 Expedite investigations and criminal proceedings on the remaining cases of deaths in the context of protests (Botswana); 31.184 Protect and promote freedom of expression, ensure the safety of journalists, and respond to alleged violations (Bulgaria); 16