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Appendix 2: Implementation status of UPR recommendations

No
Recommendation
Response
Implementation
1-4, 6
Ratify the OPCAT (Republic of Moldova, Azerbaijan, Maldives, New Zealand, Denmark)
Accepted
Not implemented
3-5
Establish a National Preventative Mechanism (Maldives, New Zealand, Mexico)
Accepted
Not implemented
7
Accede to the remaining core human rights instruments to which it is yet to become a party (Thailand)
Accepted-in-part
Not implemented
7-9
Ratify or consider ratifying CED (Thailand, France, Argentina)
Accepted-in-part
Not implemented
9
Study the possibility of signing and ratifying CED and ICRMW (Argentina)
Accepted-in-part
Not implemented
10
Consider acceding to ICRMW; ratify ICRMW; engage in consultations with a view to possible accession to ICRMW; ratify ICRMW (Algeria, Bolivia, Turkey, Philippines, Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Rejected
 
11
Ratify ILO Convention No. 169 (Bolivia)
Accepted-in-part
Not implemented
12
Consider ratifying ILO Convention No. 169 (Norway)
Accepted
Not implemented
13, 16
Withdraw reservations to CRC (Hungary, Denmark)
Accepted-in-part
Not implemented
14
Consider withdrawing reservations to article 4 (a) of ICERD (Republic of Korea)
Accepted
Not implemented
15-16
Withdraw reservations to article 4 (a) of ICERD (South Africa, Denmark)
Accepted-in-part
Not implemented
16
Withdraw reservations to ICERD, CEDAW, ICCPR and CRC (Denmark)
Accepted-in-part
Not implemented
17
Bring its legislation and practices into line with international obligations (Sweden)
Accepted
Partly implemented
18, 19, 21
Incorporate human rights obligations into domestic law (France, Jordan, Timor-Leste)
Accepted-in-part
Partly implemented
20
Continue efforts in strengthening mechanisms for the effective incorporation of international human rights obligations and standards into its domestic legislation (Argentina)
Accepted
Partly implemented
22
Consider adopting or adopt a comprehensive Human Rights Act (Canada, Ukraine, Russian Federation, Norway)
Rejected
 
23
Focus on nationwide enforcement of its existing anti-discrimination law (United States)
Accepted
Partly implemented
24
Fully implement the Racial Discrimination Act and the revision of federal laws to be compatible with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (Norway)
Accepted-in-part
Partly implemented
25
Consider re-instating the Racial Discrimination Act into the Northern Territory Emergency Response and other subsequent arrangements (Canada)
Accepted
Partly implemented
27
Facilitate the provision of sufficient funding and staffing for the Australian Human Rights Commission and different commissioners (Bolivia)
Accepted
Partly implemented
28
Establish a National Children's Commissioner (New Zealand)
Accepted-in-part
Implemented
29
Consider establishing an independent commissioner for child rights (Poland)
Accepted
Implemented
30
Continue measures for the adoption of the new National Action Plan on Human Rights (Azerbaijan)
Accepted
Partly implemented
31
Adopt a rights-based approach to climate change policy at home and abroad, including by reducing greenhouse gas emissions to safe levels that are consistent with the full enjoyment of human rights (Maldives)
Accepted-in-part
Partly implemented
32-33
Develop a comprehensive poverty reduction and social inclusion strategy, which would integrate economic, social and cultural rights (Ghana, Pakistan)
Accepted-in-part
Partly implemented
34
Adopt the necessary legislation to ensure that no one is extradited to a State where they would be in danger of the death penalty (France)
Accepted
Implemented
35
Follow-up on the implementation of recommendations of human rights mechanisms (Austria)
Accepted
Partly implemented
36
Consider implementing the recommendations of human rights treaty bodies and special procedures concerning indigenous people (Jordan)
Accepted
Partly implemented
37
Implement the recommendations made by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous people after his visit in 2009 (Norway)
Accepted-in-part
Partly implemented
38
Consider implementing the recommendations of UNHCR, human rights treaty bodies and special procedures with respect to asylum-seekers and irregular immigrants especially children (Jordan)
Accepted
Not implemented
39
Abolish non-therapeutic sterilisation without consent (Denmark, United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany)
Accepted-in-part
Not implemented
40, 41
Continue pursuance of the draft National Disability Strategy; complete a general framework of measures to ensure equality of chances for people with disabilities (Botswana, Republic of Moldova)
Accepted
Implemented
42
Ensure efforts to harmonize and consolidate Commonwealth anti-discrimination laws address all prohibited grounds of discrimination and promote substantive equality (United Kingdom)
Accepted
Not implemented
43
Grant comprehensive protection to rights of equality in federal law (Pakistan, India)
Accepted-in-part
Partly implemented
44
Enact comprehensive legislation which prohibits discrimination on all grounds to ensure the full enjoyment of all human rights by every member of society (South Africa)
Accepted
Partly implemented
45, 66
Continue its efforts to harmonize and consolidate its domestic legislation against all forms of discrimination (Argentina, Colombia)
Accepted
Not implemented
46
Strengthen the federal legislation to combat discrimination and ensure an effective implementation with a view to a better protection of the rights of vulnerable persons, in particular, children, persons in detention and persons with disabilities (Morocco)
Accepted
Partly implemented
48
Put an end, in practice and in law, to systematic discrimination on the basis of race in particular against women of certain vulnerable groups (Islamic Republic of Iran)
Accepted
Partly implemented
49
Further ensure that everyone is entitled to equal respect and to a fair participation with full enjoyment of equal rights and opportunities in economic, political, social and cultural developments as incorporated in the laws and plans of action (Cambodia)
Accepted
Partly implemented
50
Take appropriate measures to reduce the development gap and social disparities so as to enhance the full enjoyment of all human rights for all Australian people, especially in the areas of economic, cultural and social rights (Viet Nam)
Accepted
Partly implemented
51, 53-54
Intensify its efforts to further combat gender discrimination (Norway, South Africa, Japan)
Accepted
Partly implemented
52
Strengthen the Sex Discrimination Act as indicated in the national report, and consider the adoption of temporary special measures (Israel)
Accepted
Not implemented
55
Adopt targets of 40 per cent representation of women on public and private sector boards (Norway)
Accepted-in-part
Partly implemented
56
Remain steadfast in pursuing its policies towards gender equality, in particular through its Fair Work Act (Botswana)
Accepted
Partly implemented
57
Further strengthen its efforts to promote equality, non-discrimination and tolerance through the monitoring of racially motivated violence (Thailand)
Accepted
Partly implemented
57-58
Step up measures, such as human rights education in schools, so as to promote a more tolerant and inclusive society (Thailand, Japan)
Accepted
Partly implemented
59-64
Strengthen further the measures to combat discrimination against minority communities and continue its efforts to promote multicultural and racial tolerance (Algeria, Sweden, Singapore, Malaysia, Morocco, Yemen)
Accepted
Partly implemented
65
Implement additional measures to combat discrimination and violence against the Arab population and Australian Muslims, against recently arrived migrants and also foreign students (essentially coming from India) (Russian Federation)
Accepted
Partly implemented
66-68
Move forward with the promulgation of laws protecting persons against discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and/or gender (Columbia, Switzerland, New Zealand)
Accepted
Implemented
69
Take measures to ensure consistency and equality across individual States in recognizing same-sex relationships (United Kingdom)
Accepted
Implemented
70
Amend the Marriage Act to allow same-sex partners to marry and to recognize same-sex marriages from overseas (Norway)
Rejected
 
71
Enact legislation to ensure the humane treatment of prisoners (Hungary)
Accepted
Not implemented
47, 72
Strengthen efforts to combat family violence against women and children (Viet Nam, United States)
Accepted
Partly implemented
73-74
Adapt its legislation to ensure greater security for women and children (Islamic Republic of Iran, Switzerland)
Accepted
Partly implemented
75
Introduce a full prohibition of corporal punishment within the family in all states and territories (Russian Federation)
Rejected
 
76-81
Advance and accelerate implementation of the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children (Azerbaijan, Canada, Switzerland, Norway, Mexico, Philippines)
Accepted
Partly implemented
82
Ensure that all victims of violence have access to counselling and assistance with recovery (Hungary)
Accepted
Partly implemented
83
Continue to work and coordinate with countries in the region to strengthen the regional framework to deal with irregular migration and human trafficking in a comprehensive and sustainable manner (Thailand)
Accepted
Partly implemented
84
Strengthen further its commitment to the Bali process as the principal mechanism in the region which deals with people smuggling and trafficking (Indonesia)
Accepted
Implemented
85
Consider using the OHCHR's Recommended Principles and Guidelines on Human Rights and Human Trafficking as a guide in its anti-trafficking measures (Philippines)
Accepted
Implemented
86
Increase its efforts to fight human trafficking (Azerbaijan)
Accepted
Partly implemented
87
Increase efforts to criminally prosecute trafficking offenders (United States)
Accepted
Implemented
88
Take effective legal measures to prohibit the use of excessive force and the use of “Tasers” by the police against various groups of peoples (Islamic Republic of Iran)
Accepted-in-part
Not implemented
89
Further improve the administration of justice and the rule of law including by setting up appropriate mechanisms in order to ensure adequate and independent investigation of police use of force, police misconduct and police-related deaths (Malaysia)
Accepted
Not implemented
90
Implement specific steps to combat the high level of deaths of indigenous persons in places of detention (Russian Federation)
Accepted
Partly implemented
91
Introduce a requirement that all deaths in custody be reviewed and investigated by independent bodies tasked with considering prevention of deaths and implement the recommendations of Coronial and other investigations and enquiries (New Zealand)
Accepted
Partly implemented
92
Increase the provision of legal advice to indigenous peoples with due translation services reaching especially indigenous women of the most remote communities (Bolivia)
Accepted
Not implemented
93
Implement measures in order to address the factors leading to an overrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the prison population (Austria)
Accepted
Partly implemented
94
Examine possibilities to increase the use of non-custodial measures (Austria)
Accepted
Partly implemented
95
Enhance the contacts and communication between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and representatives of the law enforcement officials and enhance the training of those officials with respect to cultural specificities of the above communities (Austria)
Accepted
Partly implemented
96
Improve the human rights elements of its training for law enforcement personnel (United States)
Accepted
Partly implemented
97
Establish a National Compensation Tribunal to provide compensation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that are negatively affected by the assimilation policy (Slovenia)
Rejected
 
98
Take regular measures to prevent hate speech, including prompt legal action against those who incite discrimination or violence motivated by racial, ethnic or religious reasons (Brazil)
Accepted
Partly implemented
99
Develop a national pay strategy to monitor pay gaps mechanisms and establish a comprehensive childcare policy, as recommended by the Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (Israel)
Accepted-in-part
Partly implemented
100
Remove, in law and in practice, restrictions on the rights of workers to strike, as recommended by the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (Israel)
Accepted-in-part
Not implemented
101
Step up efforts to ensure that people living in the remote and rural areas, in particular the indigenous peoples, receive adequate support services relating to accommodation and all aspects of health and education (Malaysia)
Accepted
Partly implemented
102
Reform the Native Title Act 1993, amending strict requirements which can prevent the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples from exercising the right to access and control their traditional lands and take part in cultural life (United Kingdom)
Accepted-in-part
Partly implemented
103
Institute a formal reconciliation process leading to an agreement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (Slovenia)
Accepted-in-part
Partly implemented
104, 105, 107
Continue the process of constitutional reform in order to better recognize the rights of indigenous peoples (France, Columbia, Guatemala)
Accepted
Partly implemented
106
Revise its Constitution, legislation, public policies and programmes for implementation of the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (Bolivia, Ghana, Hungary, Denmark)
Accepted-in-part
Partly implemented
108
Include in its national norms recognition and adequate protection of the culture, values and spiritual and religious practices of indigenous peoples (Bolivia)
Accepted
Partly implemented
26, 109, 111-113
Promote the inclusion and participation of indigenous peoples and Torres Strait Islanders in processes or decision-making that may affect their interests (Slovenia, Bolivia, Mexico, Indonesia, Austria)
Accepted
Not implemented
110
Strengthen efforts and take effective measures with the aim of ensuring enjoyment of all rights for indigenous people, including participation in decision-making bodies (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Accepted
Not implemented
114-117
Continue and/or intensify efforts to narrow the gap in opportunities and life outcomes between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians (France, Singapore, Thailand, Jordan)
Accepted
Partly implemented
118
Carry out, in consultation with the communities concerned, a comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness of actions and strategies aimed at improving socio-economic conditions of indigenous peoples and if necessary correct these actions (Belgium)
Accepted
Partly implemented
119
Take immediate legal measures to remove restrictions against access of indigenous women and children to appropriate health and education services and employment opportunities (Islamic Republic of Iran)
Accepted
Partly implemented
120
Continue efforts to increase the representation of indigenous women in decision-making posts (Morocco)
Accepted
Partly implemented
121
Safeguard the rights of refugees and asylum-seekers (Sweden)
Accepted
Partly implemented
122-123
Ensure the processing of asylum-seekers' claims in accordance with the United Nations Refugee Convention (Slovenia, Norway)
Accepted
Partly implemented
124-125
Ensure in its domestic law that the principle of non-refoulement is respected when proceeding with the return of asylum-seekers to countries (Slovenia, Ghana)
Accepted
Not implemented
126
Repeal the provisions of the Migration Act 1958 relating to the mandatory detention; revise the Migration Law of 1958 so that federal initiatives do not penalize foreign migrants in an irregular situation (Pakistan, Guatemala)
Rejected
 
123, 127
Review its mandatory detention regime of asylum-seekers, limiting detention to when strictly necessary (Norway) or the shortest time reasonably necessary (Ghana)
Accepted
Not implemented
128
Address the issue of children in immigration detention in a comprehensive manner (Philippines)
Accepted
Not implemented
129
Ensure that no children are held in detention on the basis of their migratory status and that special protection and assistance is provided to unaccompanied children (Brazil)
Accepted-in-part
Not implemented
130
Take efficient measures to improve the harsh conditions of custody centres in particular for minorities, migrants and asylum-seekers (Islamic Republic of Iran)
Accepted
Not implemented
131
Consider alternatives to the detention of irregular migrants and asylum-seekers, limit the length of detentions, ensure access to legal and health assistance and uphold its obligations under the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (Brazil)
Accepted-in-part
Partly implemented
132
Do not detain migrants other than in exceptional cases, limit this detention to six months and bring detention conditions into line with international standards in the field of human rights (Switzerland)
Rejected
 
133
Ensure all irregular migrants have equal access to and protection under Australian law (Timor-Leste)
Rejected
 
134
Continue to work and coordinate with countries in the region to strengthen the regional framework to deal with irregular migration and human trafficking in a comprehensive and sustainable manner, bearing in mind international human rights and humanitarian principles (Thailand)
Accepted
Partly implemented
135
Protect Official Development Assistance from budgetary cuts in the context of the international crisis and make every effort to bring it to the internationally agreed target of 0.7 per cent of GDP (Algeria)
Accepted
Not implemented
136
Investigate allegations of torture in the context of counter-terrorism measures, give publicity to the findings, bring perpetrators to justice and provide reparation to the victims (Brazil)
Accepted
Implemented
137-140
Review the compatibility of its legislative framework to combat terrorism with its international obligations in the field of human rights and remedy any possible gaps (Russian Federation, Belgium, Republic of Moldova, Switzerland)
Accepted
Partly implemented
141
Continue to share its experiences for the promotion of human rights in the region and the world (Lao People’s Democratic Republic)
Accepted
Implemented
142
Actively continue to implement the best practice and policy for the promotion and protection of the rights and living conditions, and to narrow the gap in living standards in favour of the vulnerable groups in the country (Lao People’s Democratic Republic)
Accepted
Partly implemented
143
Continue the consultation with civil society in a follow-up to its universal periodic review (Poland)
Accepted
Implemented
144
Continue to promote and protect human rights internationally to enhance human rights capacity regionally across the Asia-Pacific and globally through the AusAID programme (Cambodia)
Accepted
Partly implemented
145
Continue its efforts for the promotion and protection of human rights in the world and in their country (Chad)
Accepted
Partly implemented