A/HRC/47/8 146.175 Repeal national security laws that violate the right to freedom of expression and the privacy of journalists and whistle-blowers (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela); 146.176 Adopt a new media freedom act, protecting the freedom of the press in line with the international standard (Somalia); 146.177 Protect freedom of expression for those speaking out against government policies, including by amending national security laws that inhibit the speech of journalists, whistle-blowers and lawyers (United States of America); 146.178 Repeal laws criminalizing public interest reporting and provide civil society members, human rights defenders and journalists with a safe and secure environment to carry out their work (Bangladesh); 146.179 Repeal laws criminalizing public interest reporting and strengthen journalist warrant obligations (Netherlands); 146.180 Carry out independent investigation at the national level in cases of pressure exercised by the authorities on journalists investigating the war crimes committed by Australian soldiers in Afghanistan and hold the perpetrators accountable (Russian Federation); 146.181 Put an end to the violation of freedom of peaceful assembly and the excessive use of force by law enforcement officials (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela); 146.182 Further strengthen efforts aimed at full, effective and meaningful participation in political and public life for all persons, especially for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, including amending electoral legislation depriving the right to vote of citizens serving a prison sentence (Czechia); 146.183 Ensure the right to vote for persons with disabilities and those convicted and given prison sentences, in line with the recommendations of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Human Rights Committee (Panama); 146.184 Ensure effective implementation frameworks for combating forced labour and slavery related to the activities of Australian companies (Syrian Arab Republic); 146.185 Maintain its commitment in fighting human trafficking and reducing violence against women (Bahrain); 146.186 Continue working with regional partners and support countries in addressing the growing challenges of trafficking in persons (Bhutan); 146.187 Guarantee access to federal support services for victims of human trafficking and take all necessary measures to eradicate this practice (France); 146.188 Complete and implement the National Action Plan to Combat Modern Slavery (Greece); 146.189 Further enhance cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) through the ASEAN-Australia human rights trafficking framework, in the fight against human trafficking and slavery in the region (Lao People’s Democratic Republic); 146.190 Continue efforts made to combat human trafficking, especially with the adoption of the Modern Slavery Act of 2018 (Lebanon); 146.191 Sustain efforts in combating human trafficking and ensuring the protection of the rights of victims, as well as the rights of migrants (Nigeria); 18