33/12 Report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review - United Republic of Tanzania

GE.16-12097(E)

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Human Rights Council Thirty-third session

Agenda item 6

Universal periodic review

Report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review*

United Republic of Tanzania

* The annex is being circulated in the language of submission only.

Contents

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Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 3

I. Summary of the proceedings of the review process ......................................................................... 3

A. Presentation by the State under review .................................................................................... 3

B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review ................................................. 6

II. Conclusions and/or recommendations .............................................................................................. 13

Annex

Composition of the delegation ......................................................................................................... 28

Introduction

1. The Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review, established in accordance

with Human Rights Council resolution 5/1, held its twenty-fifth session from 2 to 13 May

2016. The review of the United Republic of Tanzania was held at the 10th meeting on

9 May 2016. The delegation of the United Republic of Tanzania was headed by the

Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Constitutional and Legal Affairs , Professor Sifuni

E. Mchome. At its 19th meeting, held on 12 May 2016, the Working Group adopted the

report on the United Republic of Tanzania.

2. On 12 January 2016, the Human Rights Council selected the following group of

rapporteurs (troika) to facilitate the review of the United Republic of Tanzania: Burundi,

China and Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of).

3. In accordance with paragraph 15 of the annex to Human Rights Council resolution

5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution 16/21, the following documents

were issued for the review of the United Republic of Tanzania:

(a) A national report submitted/written presentation made in accordance with

paragraph 15 (a) (A/HRC/WG.6/25/TZA/1);

(b) A compilation prepared by the Office of the United Nations High

Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in accordance with paragraph 15 (b)

(A/HRC/WG.6/25/TZA/2);

(c) A summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (c)

(A/HRC/WG.6/25/TZA/3).

4. A list of questions submitted in advance by Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany,

Liechtenstein, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the United

Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America was

transmitted to the United Republic of Tanzania through the troika. These questions are

available on the extranet of the universal periodic review.

I. Summary of the proceedings of the review process

A. Presentation by the State under review

5. The delegation stated that the 107 recommendations accepted at the last review had

been clustered into 23 thematic areas and incorporated into the National Human Rights

Action Plan.

6. Since that review, local and national elections had been held. The Zanzibar Electoral

Commission had identified irregularities and ordered a rerun of the elections, which were

successfully held on 20 March 2016.

7. The Constitutional Review Act (Chapter 83 of the Laws) provided for transparency

and inclusion of the views of people at all stages of the constitutional review process.

People were given an opportunity to express their views to the Constitutional Review

Commission.

8. In 2015, the minimum wage was increased and the “pay as you earn” deduction for

low-income earners was reduced by 2 per cent. Also, the board of the Workers’

Compensation Fund started operating and social security laws were amended.

9. The Cybercrimes Act of 2015, which protected the right to privacy and personal

security in the digital sphere, as well as children from crimes such as child pornography,

was in part the result of efforts to incorporate into national law the Optional Protocol to the

Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child

pornography. The Act also prohibited acts of terrorism, genocide and crimes against

humanity.

10. A national action plan to control and prevent malaria (2014-2020) was launched. A

trust fund was established to address HIV/AIDS, the HIV and AIDS Prevention Act of

2013 had been enacted in Zanzibar and programmes had been introduced to prevent

mother-to-child transmission of HIV.

11. Three State party reports had been successfully considered by the relevant treaty

bodies and the recommendations arising therefrom were being implemented.

12. The third national anti-corruption action plan was being prepared. Legislation had

been enacted, such as the Whistleblower and Witness Protection Act of 2015 and the

Zanzibar Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act of 2012, which established the

Zanzibar Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Authority. The Assets Recovery and

Forfeiture Unit had been established. A corruption and economic crimes court was in the

process of being established.

13. The Government was assessing the possibility of ratifying the Agreement on the

Privileges and Immunities of the International Criminal Court, fully integrating the Rome

Statute into domestic legislation and ratifying the International Convention on the

Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families, the

International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance

and the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or

Punishment.

14. The National Plan of Action for the Prevention and Eradication of Violence against

Women and Children continued to be implemented. A free helpline had been launched to

encourage people to report and seek assistance for incidences of violence against children.

Forty-seven “one-stop centres” for child abuse victims had been established. A shelter had

been designated to accommodate survivors of gender-based violence.

15. The National Plan of Action for the Prevention and Eradication of Female Genital

Mutilation continued to be implemented, as did the National Plan of Action to Accelerate

the Eradication of Female Genital Mutilation and Other Harmful Traditional Practices and

the National Human Rights Action Plan, while the National Policy on Childhood Care and

Development, which addresses female genital mutilation, was at the validation and

approval stage.

16. The Witchcraft Act (Chapter 18 of the Laws) and the Traditional and Alternative

Medicines Act of 2012, aimed at combating witchcraft and related killings, were being

reviewed. The National Ageing Policy of 2003 too was being reviewed, and a bill was

being drafted to protect the elderly.

17. There had been a continued increase in the number of women in decision-making

and leadership roles. In 2015, there were 10 women ministers, 5 women deputy ministers,

32 women judges in the High Court, 5 women judges in the Court of Appeal, 53 women

district commissioners and 7 women regional commissioners. Also, for the first time, the

Vice-President and Deputy Attorney General were women.

18. Access to education for children with disabilities had been ensured through such

measures as the Education and Training Policy of 2014 and the inclusive education strategy

for 2012-2017. An educational support and resource centre had been established in Dar es

Salaam. Guidelines on the early identification of children with special needs and on early

intervention had been developed. In Zanzibar, the Persons with Disabilities (Rights and

Privileges) Act of 2006 continued to be implemented and an inclusive education system had

been developed.

19. The national pension schemes had addressed disability concerns in the workplace

and guidelines for employers on how to support employees with disabilities had been

developed.

20. The National Anti-Trafficking in Persons Action Plan (2015-2017) had been

launched and regulations were being drafted for the implementation of the Anti-Trafficking

in Persons Act of 2008. Training on the identification and detection of alleged perpetrators

and victims of human trafficking had been conducted.

21. To address prison overcrowding, a concept note to amend the Parole Boards Act of

1994 to allow more prisoners to serve community service sentences had been drafted.

Prisoners could be pardoned by presidential amnesty. The National Criminal Justice Forum

had been established to address overcrowding in prisons. A strategy had been designed in

2014 for the implementation of the National Prison Policy.

22. In the National Human Rights Action Plan, marginalized and vulnerable persons are

identified as persons with special needs, women, children, the elderly and children in

conflict with the law. The Tanzania Social Action Fund was being implemented to ensure

social protection for marginalized people. Regulations had been introduced to implement

the Law of the Child (Act No. 21). The National Child Justice Reform Strategy (2013-

2017) had been adopted.

23. The Law of the Child (Child Employment) Regulations of 2012 prohibited the

employment of children under the age of 14. The National Action Plan for the Elimination

of Child Labour (2009-2015) continued to be implemented. The child labour monitoring

system had prevented the involvement of children in labour. Measures had been taken to

bring an end to child labour in the extractive industries.

24. The Second National Costed Plan of Action for Most Vulnerable Children (2013-

2017) and the Community-based Strategic Plan of 2013, which address the issue of children

living and working in the streets, continued to be implemented.

25. Section 19 of the Public Health Act of 2009, which obligated every pregnant woman

to undergo immunization against tetanus and any other infectious diseases, continued to be

implemented. The Act also imposed an obligation on parents and guardians to ensure that

every child was immunized.

26. The Constitution guaranteed the right to freedom of expression and assembly to

everyone, including human rights defenders, political opponents and journalists.

27. Programmes to combat poverty continued to be implemented and the Government

subscribed to the Sustainable Development Goals contained in the 2030 Agenda for

Sustainable Development. The 15-year national development plan was being implemented.

The National Agriculture Policy of 2013, which addresses food security and nutrition, and

the National Irrigation Policy of 2010, which recognizes irrigation as essential for increased

productivity and production in mitigating the vagaries of weather and food insecurity,

continued to be implemented. Those policies reinforced the commitment to food

sufficiency and sustainability in a context of climate change.

28. Access to adequate, clean and safe drinking water has continued to increase through

the construction and rehabilitation of water infrastructure.

B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review

29. Costa Rica noted the increase in female representation in the political arena, but

expressed concern at the lack of women’s access to employment and health services. It also

expressed concern about corruption, trafficking in persons, corporal punishment and

impunity.

30. Cuba emphasized the significant increase in the number of women in leadership

positions, the successful achievement of the constitutional reform and the adoption of the

National Human Rights Action Plan.

31. Cyprus commended the United Republic of Tanzania for the launch of the National

Human Rights Action Plan, but remained concerned about violations of human rights,

particularly against women and children.

32. The Czech Republic appreciated the presentation made by the United Republic of

Tanzania and made recommendations.

33. Denmark welcomed the granting of citizenship to approximately 160,000 refugees in

2014 and the progress in promoting women’s and girls’ rights despite the persistence of a

significant gender gap.

34. Egypt welcomed the drafting of a new Constitution, the adoption of the National

Plan of Action for the Prevention and Eradication of Violence against Women and Children

and the National Child Justice Reform Strategy.

35. Equatorial Guinea welcomed the adoption of measures to improve access to justice

and health, and initiatives taken to strengthen the right to participate in public affairs.

36. The Philippines noted the remaining challenges with regard to child marriage,

violence against women and access to education. It urged the United Republic of Tanzania

to continue improving its normative framework and public awareness campaigns to end

child marriage.

37. Finland commended the commitment to curb corruption and invest in education. It

noted that the number of women in leadership positions in the ministries and at the local

level remained low.

38. France made recommendations.

39. Gabon praised the review of the Witchcraft Act and the Traditional and Alternative

Medicines Act and the creation of 15 shelters for survivors of witchcraft-related killings

and of centres for the protection of children with albinism.

40. Germany welcomed efforts to reduce extrajudicial violence and violence against

persons living with albinism, but remained concerned about the rights of women and girls.

41. Ghana congratulated the United Republic of Tanzania for conducting free and fair

general elections in 2015, for drafting a new Constitution and for establishing an

HIV/AIDS trust fund.

42. Guatemala noted that corruption was a permanent challenge undermining individual

and collective development and hoped that a court could soon be established to deal with

corruption-related crimes, as the United Republic of Tanzania said it would.

43. Haiti noted the progress made in the field of justice, the fight against corruption, the

fight against female genital mutilation and the granting of citizenship to a remarkable

number of refugees.

44. Honduras commended the efforts made to implement the recommendations received

during the first universal periodic review cycle and noted, in particular, the adoption of the

National Human Rights Action Plan.

45. India congratulated the United Republic of Tanzania for the conduct of the fifth

multiparty elections in October 2015, for affirmative action taken to safeguard women’s

empowerment, for initiatives against female genital mutilation and in favour of protecting

persons with albinism, and for ensuring gender equality in the fields of health and the

economy.

46. Indonesia commended the United Republic of Tanzania for holding general

elections in 2015, formulating a new Constitution, adopting the National Human Rights

Action Plan and making efforts to accede to human rights instruments.

47. Ireland was concerned that elements of domestic violence were not legislated in the

Penal Code. It welcomed the peaceful conduct of the 2015 elections but was concerned at

limitations placed on freedom of assembly.

48. Italy welcomed the criminalization of female genital mutilation. In addition, it noted

that the main reason why the United Republic of Tanzania did not ratify the Convention

against Torture was that it retained the death penalty.

49. Japan called upon the United Republic of Tanzania to continue sincerely addressing

the implementation of its education policy, including through new budget allocations. Japan

was concerned at the continuation of grave violations of women’s rights, including

domestic violence and female genital mutilation.

50. Kuwait noted the commitment to human rights despite the challenges, demonstrated

through the adoption of the new Constitution, the judicial affairs law and the National

Human Rights Action Plan and through the increased number of women in high positions.

51. Latvia called for stronger action to address widespread child marriage and to

enhance cooperation with special procedures. Latvia urged the United Republic of Tanzania

to act on its previous commitment to ensure full freedom of expression, association and

assembly.

52. Libya commended the efforts to strengthen the work of the Commission for Human

Rights and Good Governance through measures to enhance its financial and human

resources and through the electronic complaints system.

53. Madagascar welcomed the laws, regulations, policies, programmes and projects in

the field of human rights.

54. Malaysia noted improvements such as the increased minimum wage and investment

in public health. It encouraged the United Republic of Tanzania to pay further attention to

the rights of women and children and the provision of adequate housing.

55. Maldives welcomed the adoption of policies for education and social protection and

against trafficking. It urged the United Republic of Tanzania to allocate adequate resources

to tackle the effects of climate change, especially on food security.

56. Mali noted, among other issues, women’s improved representation in decision-

making positions and the review of the Witchcraft Act. It encouraged the United Republic

of Tanzania to ratify all international human rights instruments to which it was not yet a

party. Mali appealed to the international community to support the efforts of the United

Republic of Tanzania.

57. Mauritius commended efforts to achieve gender equality, including steps to prevent

and eliminate female genital mutilation, and hoped the new Constitution soon to be adopted

would further consolidate women’s rights and eliminate discrimination.

58. Mexico acknowledged the adoption of the National Human Rights Action Plan and

the elimination of school fees in primary education. It noted efforts to adopt a new

Constitution.

59. Mongolia acknowledged the launching of the National Human Rights Action Plan

and the strengthening of the national human rights institution’s capacity. It encouraged the

United Republic of Tanzania to further promote and protect the rights of women, children

and persons with disabilities.

60. Morocco commended the implementation of the National Human Rights Action

Plan and the strengthening of the Commission for Human Rights and Good Governance.

61. Mozambique commended proposals in the new Constitution affording women equal

rights to men on inheritance, succession and issues of land. Mozambique appealed to the

international community to respond to the reported requests made by the United Republic

of Tanzania for support.

62. Namibia noted significant law reform and the translation of laws into Swahili. It

asked about lessons learned from the recent expiration of the national action plan to prevent

and eradicate violence against women and children.

63. Nepal was sympathetic to the need for technical and financial support from the

wider international community and applauded the rigorous review process followed in the

making of the new Constitution, which awaited a referendum.

64. The Netherlands expressed concern about the recently passed media laws, which

infringed on freedom of expression, and the lack of inclusive and legitimate democracy in

Zanzibar.

65. Norway noted that the number of reported instances of gender-based violence and

violence against children remained high. It noted as positive the 20-year moratorium on the

death penalty.

66. Oman was satisfied with the use of strategies and social and economic plans to

combat poverty and the prioritization of specific development projects, with their own

budgets, to raise the standard of living.

67. Pakistan welcomed the strengthening of national human rights institutions and

appreciated measures taken for women’s empowerment and the protection of children, the

elderly and persons with disabilities.

68. Panama welcomed the enactment of laws to promote and protect human rights, as

well as the commitment to increase the budget allocated to children.

69. Ethiopia commended the United Republic of Tanzania for, in particular,

implementing the Tanzania Development Vision 2025, the national strategies for growth

and the reduction of poverty and initiatives to control and prevent malaria.

70. Poland appreciated efforts made to ensure access to education for all children,

including children with disabilities, and welcomed the adoption of legislation prohibiting

the employment of children under 14 years of age and the implementation of a related plan.

71. Portugal commended the United Republic of Tanzania for its efforts to provide

quality education. Portugal welcomed the strong commitment to fight discrimination and

violence against persons with albinism and the State’s status as a de facto abolitionist

country.

72. The Republic of Korea welcomed the adoption of the National Human Rights

Action Plan and efforts to reduce maternal mortality. It declared that it stood ready to

contribute to further improving the basic infrastructure for human rights.

73. Senegal welcomed the transparent electoral process, the integration of the fight

against corruption in the national school curriculum, the establishment of centres on

women’s rights in rural areas and protection measures for persons with albinism.

74. In response to some of recommendations, the delegation of the United Republic of

Tanzania stated that female genital mutilation had been criminalized in the penal code and

referred to the national action plan for preventing female genital mutilation as one of the

initiatives to stop that practice. The last demographic health survey indicated that female

genital mutilation was on the decline.

75. The ratification of the Convention against Torture was a policy issue, as the death

penalty was a lawful sanction. The Constitution prohibited torture in all its forms, and some

forms of torture were criminalized in the penal code. The Commission for Human Rights

and Good Governance received complaints of torture. There were remedies for victims of

torture.

76. As already indicated, the possibility of ratifying the International Convention on the

Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families was still

being assessed. In the interim, The United Republic of Tanzania adhere to the International

Labour Organization (ILO) frameworks for the protection of workers’ rights, including

foreign and local workers. The possibility of ratifying the International Convention for the

Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance was also being assessed.

77. In response to statements on the death penalty, the delegation stated that measures,

including mandatory representation and fair trial guarantees, were in place to protect the

rights of suspects charged with capital offences. Convicts also had the right to appeal

decisions. No position could be offered on the issue of a moratorium on the death penalty,

as that was a policy issue.

78. Rape in all its forms was criminalized in the Penal Code and the legal framework

recognized rape for separated couples. The concept of marital rape was however alien to

Tanzanian society and the legal framework, and was contrary to cultural norms and values.

When people get married they become one, so one cannot see how then one spouse could

rape the other.

79. Standing invitations to special procedures could not be granted, but requests by

special procedures were normally assessed on a case-by-case basis. A number of special

rapporteurs from regional and international organizations had visited the country.

80. The National Human Rights Action Plan launched in 2013 had already been

implemented and was up for review, being a four-year plan. The Tanzania Development

Vision 2025 for the alleviation of poverty was being implemented.

81. Crimes against persons with albinism were investigated and perpetrators prosecuted.

An office had been set up to address issues concerning persons with disabilities, as well as

persons with albinism.

82. The Government was committed to allocating resources for human rights issues,

such as health, education and protection of women and children, and resources for the

national human rights institution. It was also committed to ensuring that there was peace

and tranquillity in Zanzibar, and that the island continued to be a stable part of the union.

83. Sierra Leone noted that more than 50 per cent of the supported recommendations

from the previous universal periodic review had been implemented. It encouraged the

United Republic of Tanzania to facilitate the work of the Independent Expert on the

enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism.

84. Singapore welcomed measures to strengthen the protection of women and combat

violence against women and children, and the adoption of the new Education and Training

Policy and the inclusive education strategy.

85. Slovenia remained concerned about reported discrimination, particularly against

pregnant teenage girls and children with albinism, about gender gaps in human

development and about continued gender-based inequalities in reproductive health and the

economy.

86. South Africa welcomed the abolishment of fees in primary and secondary schools

and noted the “Big results now” initiative, aimed at accelerating the development agenda.

87. Spain commended the participation of women in political life, the de facto

moratorium on the death penalty and the recently approved law on the administration of

justice. Spain noted progress in protecting persons with albinism.

88. The State of Palestine commended the progress made through various measures and

initiatives since the first universal periodic review. It noted improvements in quality and

access to education, but remained concerned about inadequacies in the education

infrastructure.

89. The Sudan commended the legislative developments, particularly the enactment of

the Cybercrimes Act and the Disaster Management Act and the adoption of the National

Human Rights Action Plan. It noted the initiatives to provide access to health-care services.

90. Swaziland congratulated the State party for successfully holding the 2015 elections

and for promulgating and integrating into domestic legislation numerous human rights-

related laws. It noted that all national laws were being translated into Swahili.

91. Sweden commended efforts made since the previous universal periodic review to

secure women’s and children’s human rights; nonetheless, problems still existed.

92. Switzerland commended the National Human Rights Action Plan. It expressed

concern about violence and discrimination against women, about the violent repression of

certain demonstrations and about the harassment and arresting of human rights defenders.

93. Tajikistan welcomed the adoption of the National Human Rights Action Plan and

the Cybercrimes Act to improve the safety of young people, including children.

94. Togo noted the legislative measures taken to strengthen human rights protection and

appreciated the translation of laws in Swahili and the good cooperation with treaty bodies.

It commended the medium-term strategic plan on human rights education.

95. Turkey welcomed the various human rights-related efforts and appreciated that the

national human rights institution had retained its “A” accreditation status. It welcomed the

work of the special child bureau while observing that it was necessary to implement certain

targeted measures.

96. Uganda noted the efforts made to enact human rights-related legislation and the

work done on a third national anti-corruption strategic action plan. It remained concerned

that persons with albinism continued to be killed and about domestic violence.

97. Ukraine acknowledged the achievements and accomplishments responding to the

first universal periodic review recommendations. Ukraine noted challenges in ensuring

right to food due to drought and called for adequate resources to be allocated through donor

funding.

98. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland noted restrictions to

freedom of expression, political parties and journalists during the 2015 election. It

expressed concern about the cancellation of the election in Zanzibar and encouraged the

establishment of an independent electoral commission.

99. The United States of America expressed concern about the decision to annul the

election, the use of the Cybercrimes Act to arrest individuals, the use of excessive force by

the security service, gender-based violence, trafficking and media laws.

100. Uruguay congratulated the State party for its efforts to implement the Sustainable

Development Goals and encouraged further efforts to improve access to health, water and

education. It encouraged the implementation of the recommendations made by the

Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women.

101. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela noted the adoption of the 2014 social

protection policy in Zanzibar, the medium-term strategic plan on human rights education

and the National Human Rights Action Plan.

102. Yemen commended the creation of the Law Reform Commission of Tanzania to

revise the civil, judicial and criminal justice system, the legal framework to solve disputes

over land and laws related to social welfare and juvenile justice.

103. Zimbabwe commended the adoption of the National Human Rights Action Plan, the

efforts made to enhance women’s rights and the development of a road map for raising

awareness on gender-based violence, female genital mutilation and non-discrimination

against people with albinism. It also commended the adoption of sectoral strategies and

policies and the abolition of school fees.

104. Algeria welcomed several human rights-related laws and the progress made in

matters such as civil justice and the settlement of land disputes, social security, health, the

fight against malaria and HIV/AIDS and the promotion of women’s and children’s rights.

105. Angola noted the progress made in improving access to the education system and the

substantial increase in the number of women in decision-making positions. It was

concerned about challenges in the area of health and in relation to people with albinism and

with disabilities, and urged the State party to pay more attention to pregnant girls.

106. Argentina commended the adoption of the medium-term strategic plan on human

rights education and noted the efforts made to combat gender-based violence and

discrimination against women and girls.

107. Australia commended efforts made to strengthen the capacity of the Commission for

Human Rights and Good Governance. It encouraged the United Republic of Tanzania to

protect the rights of all persons regardless of sexual orientation, and expressed concern

about freedom of expression, particularly in the media.

108. Austria welcomed efforts to draft a new Constitution, but expressed concern about a

number of oppressive laws, like the cybercrimes and the statistics acts, and about reports of

journalists facing harassment, torture and death.

109. Bangladesh noted various improvements and progress made in the area health and in

ensuring the rights of women and persons with disabilities. It also noted the initiatives to

curb violence against women and children. It acknowledged the difficulties and challenges

faced in education and by children living without parental care.

110. Belgium acknowledged progress regarding children’s rights and welcomed the de

facto moratorium on the death penalty. It was worried by reports indicating that newspapers

and radio stations had been made to suspend operations.

111. Bhutan welcomed the steps taken to implement the universal periodic review

recommendations by incorporating them into the National Human Rights Action Plan.

Bhutan welcomed the announcement that the State party would provide free primary and

secondary education starting in 2016. Bhutan appreciated the various measures to fight

corruption.

112. Botswana asked when the referendum to approve the proposed Constitution would

be held. It welcomed the Children’s Act, but noted that the United Republic of Tanzania

needed to do more to address the rights of the girl child and of children with albinism.

113. Burkina Faso was familiar with the phenomenon of certain elderly women being

accused of witchcraft and welcomed the development of a law to protect the elderly,

including such women.

114. Burundi commended the adoption of the National Human Rights Action Plan and its

follow-up mechanism. It welcomed the strengthening of the national human rights

commission by granting greater financial and human resources.

115. Cabo Verde noted the action plans on human rights and on violence against women

and children. It welcomed the criminalization of female genital mutilation and the

participation of women in political life.

116. Canada commended the holding of general elections in October 2015 but reiterated

concern over the annulment of the elections in Zanzibar. Canada noted the generous hosting

of refugees.

117. The Central African Republic encouraged the State party to adopt an official

moratorium on the death penalty and to speed up the process towards abolition. It

encouraged the United Republic of Tanzania to publish the regulations linked to the Anti-

Trafficking in Persons Act.

118. Chad acknowledged the progress made in the areas of health, justice, education and

witchcraft. It commended the strategy to reform juvenile justice in the mainland and in

Zanzibar and the engagement with human rights mechanisms.

119. Chile acknowledged the action plans on human rights and on violence against

women and children. Chile noted the progress made on the promotion the rights of women,

older persons, persons with disabilities and persons with albinism.

120. China noted the progress made on poverty reduction, the status of women and

malaria prevention. It welcomed the implementation of the National Human Rights Action

Plan and the establishment of an HIV/AIDS trust fund.

121. The Congo noted the adoption of the action plan against corruption and welcomed

efforts to eliminate discrimination against women. It encouraged greater compliance with

human rights instruments.

122. Montenegro commended activities to improve the health-care system. It commended

the zero-tolerance policy for acts of violence against children and asked what actions had

been taken to investigate cases of child sexual exploitation and to prosecute perpetrators

and about the elimination of child, early and forced marriage.

123. Brazil commended the implementation of the National Human Rights Action Plan. It

noted the commitment to fighting corruption and the dialogue with civil society.

124. The delegation of the United Republic of Tanzania recalled its earlier comments on

the Cybercrimes Act. The Statistics Act, which had been enacted to coordinate the national

statistics system, aimed to ensure that statistics were of high quality and to create an official

repository for statistics and reports. Any views on amending that act should be channelled

through the appropriate authorities.

125. A coordination mechanism for implementing the outcomes of the universal periodic

review had already been set up and came under the authority of the Attorney General, who

was empowered to coordinate implementation, in consultation with stakeholders.

126. Increasing the minimum age of marriage was a sensitive issue, as sentiments,

traditions and religion were connected to it. A white paper was being prepared and

legislative measures were being considered to address the issue.

127. The United Nations country team in the United Republic of Tanzania had been

approached to provide funds and technical assistance to clear the backlog of overdue

reports to the treaty bodies.

128. The Government had continued to implement the National Water Policy of 2002,

with the goal of increasing the percentage of people with access to safe and clean drinking

water to 87 per cent in urban areas and 67 per cent in rural areas.

129. It was not the policy of the Government to unlawfully evict any person. All

relocation of people was done in accordance with the law, which provided compensation

whenever a violation of the law occurred.

130. The proposed Constitution made specific provision for the rights of women and

issues of inheritance and succession had been clearly set out in the text. After the proposed

Constitution was adopted, those issues would be addressed.

131. In relation to the elections in Zanzibar, the delegation stated that the March 2016

elections had been free, fair, transparent, inclusive and representative. All parties had been

allowed to participate, but some parties chose to boycott the elections.

132. On the issue of property and land ownership for indigenous people, pastoralists and

farmers, the delegation stated that all people of African descent were indigenous and that

the Constitution and the legal framework protected the right of all persons to own property.

133. The delegation stated that homosexuality and abortion were illegal. It thanked all

delegations for their participation in the review.

II. Conclusions and/or recommendations

134. The recommendations listed below have been examined by the United Republic

of Tanzania and enjoy the support of the United Republic of Tanzania:

134.1 Intensify efforts to ratify the Convention against Torture (Chile);

134.2 Consider ratifying the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the

Convention against Torture and the International Convention on the

Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their

Families (Philippines);

134.3 Continue looking into the feasibility of ratifying the Convention

against Torture and the International Convention on the Protection of the

Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (Mozambique);

134.4 Consider the possibility of ratifying the Convention against Torture

and the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from

Enforced Disappearance (Ukraine);

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134.5 Consider ratifying the International Convention on the Protection of

the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (Congo);

134.6 Consider adopting the new Constitution as soon as possible (Togo);

134.7 Hold the referendum on the Constitution (Kuwait);

134.8 Continue with the Constitution-making process, which should be

transparent and include consultations with civil society (Austria);

134.9 Proceed with the finalization of the draft constitution and take steps

to make its provisions related to women’s rights in matters of inheritance,

succession and land rights, applicable (Burkina Faso);

134.10 Reinforce the prohibition of torture in the new constitution, which is

pending approval (Spain);

134.11 Continue to improve its national laws and regulations for the

protection and promotion of human rights (Tajikistan);

134.12 Undertake a global revision of its national legislation in order to

harmonize it with human rights instruments to which Tanzania is party, with a

view to guaranteeing gender equality (Honduras);

134.13 Prohibit and criminalize acts of domestic violence (Turkey);

134.14 Combat the phenomenon of early and forced marriage by amending

the relevant legislation accordingly (Cyprus);

134.15 Finalize the law on the protection of the elderly, including women

accused of witchcraft, and ensure its strict application (Burkina Faso);

134.16 Give continuity to the strengthening of national human rights

institutions and mechanisms to further promote and protect human rights in

the country (Nepal);

134.17 Improve the functioning of the National Electoral Commission and

Zanzibar Electoral Commission, ensuring their decision-making processes are

fully transparent and impartial (Czech Republic);

134.18 Strengthen the independence and autonomy of the National

Commission on Human Rights, granting it resources so that it can act

effectively (Chile);

134.19 Continue its efforts in strengthening the capacities of the Commission

of Human Rights by providing it with financial and human resources and

expand those efforts through cooperation with the regional organisations and

the United Nations institutions (Libya);

134.20 Consolidate the achievements in the field of human rights protection

by strengthening the financial resources allocated to the Commission for

Human Rights and Good Governance (Senegal);

134.21 Continue its efforts to strengthen the role of national human rights

institutions and the implementation of the national plan on human rights

(Yemen);

134.22 Continue its efforts to implement the National Human Rights Action

Plan (Sudan);

134.23 Seek support from the international community to advance on their

efforts to implement the National Human Rights Action Plan (Bhutan);

134.24 Make available adequate resources for awareness-raising and for the

implementation of the National Human Rights Action Plan (Uganda);

134.25 Accelerate its efforts towards the implementation of the National

Human Rights Action Plan 2013-2017 (State of Palestine);

134.26 Step up efforts to accomplish the National Plan of Action for the

Promotion and Protection of human rights (2013-2017) (Equatorial Guinea);

134.27 Ensure the effective implementation of the National Action Plan to

strengthen human rights in Tanzania (Libya);

134.28 Ensure the effective implementation of its National Human Rights

Action Plan (Mauritius);

134.29 Make further progress in implementing the National Human Rights

Action Plan with the full engagement of multiple stakeholders, including civil

society (Indonesia);

134.30 Establish an official coordination mechanism about the main human

rights benchmarks and indicators in the National Action Plan for Human

Rights (Guatemala);

134.31 Continue to allocate sufficient human and financial resources to fully

implement its human rights policies and programmes (Philippines);

134.32 Continue the Government’s efforts in providing the necessary

training to the law enforcement officials in the area of human rights (Egypt);

134.33 Consider extending systematic training on human rights to all police

and prison officers (Mauritius);

134.34 Provide international support aimed at improving the situation of

human rights (Kuwait);

134.35 Continue reviewing policies for the effective implementation of the

Sustainable Development Goals (Pakistan);

134.36 Continue to promote the rights of women and girls, the elderly and

children (Pakistan);

134.37 Coordinate closely with civil society, the Commission for Human

Rights and Good Governance and other key stakeholders to have a shared view

and systematic monitoring of the implementation of universal periodic review

recommendations (Switzerland);

134.38 Further consolidate their successful programmes and policies, mainly

in the field of economic, social and cultural rights, with emphasis on its sounded

educational policy for all (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela);

134.39 Submit overdue reports to the Human Rights Committee and the

Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Sierra Leone);

134.40 Take concrete steps to implement the March 2016 recommendations

of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women

(Switzerland);

134.41 Adopt legislative and policy measures to combat all forms of

discrimination and violence against women (Italy);

134.42 Continue to take active measures to eliminate gender gaps in human

development and gender-based inequalities in reproductive health,

empowerment and economic activity (Namibia);

134.43 Continue improving security of citizens and enhancing protection of

particularly vulnerable groups such as women and children as well as

promoting equality and countering discrimination with a focus on racial or

religious discrimination and that of persons with albinism (Ukraine);

134.44 Expedite action taken to modify legislation to promote equality

between men, women and children in matters of inheritance and succession

(Madagascar);

134.45 Continue to exert concrete efforts to eliminate all forms of

discrimination and violence against women and children (Republic of Korea);

134.46 Take concrete measures to eliminate all discrimination against

women, protect women from being victimized by domestic violence and

promote the participation of women in all aspects of life, including politics,

administration and socioeconomic settings (Malaysia);

134.47 Adopt measures of a political and legislative nature, including

positive measures in favour of vulnerable groups, in order to protect them from

discrimination based on belief and cultural stereotypes (Honduras);

134.48 Enforce fully existing laws prohibiting violence against women and

girls, including rape, female genital mutilation, domestic violence and violence

against persons believed to be practicing witchcraft (Canada);

134.49 Continue its efforts in addressing the harmful practice of female

genital mutilation and ensure that all such cases are promptly investigated and

prosecuted and that victims have access to social and medical services

(Cyprus);

134.50 Step up efforts to end violence against women and children, and

eliminate harmful practices such as female genital mutilation and the killing of

women accused of witchcraft (Norway);

134.51 Harmonize national policies with the Convention on the Elimination

of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, principally with regard to the

elimination of female genital mutilation (Costa Rica);

134.52 Further continue fighting harmful traditional practices such as

female genital mutilation and witchcraft-associated killings (Ethiopia);

134.53 Adopt more specific measures to prevent the practice of female

genital mutilation (Spain);

134.54 Take steps with regard to children, particularly with regard to sexual

exploitation and all forms of discrimination, including children with albinism

(Costa Rica);

134.55 Improve the effectiveness of measures to protect vulnerable children

against sexual abuse and protect children with albinism (Cabo Verde);

134.56 Draw up and implement, with external assistance, a comprehensive

plan to address the problems faced by persons living with albinism, to include:

a massive public awareness campaign; free health-care services, including

preventive cancer treatment; protection mechanisms; investigation and

prosecution of perpetrators of violence against them and reparation to victims

of such attacks (Sierra Leone);

134.57 Continue to implement strategies to combat child sexual exploitation,

including trafficking of children, ensure accountability for the exploitation of

children and provide adequate resources for the shelter and rehabilitation of

child victims (Malaysia);

134.58 Take measures to accelerate the adoption of a national plan of action

to combat trafficking in persons, particularly women and children, in order to

prevent this crime, rehabilitate victims and prosecute perpetrators (Mexico);

134.59 Intensify efforts to prevent and investigate cases of sexual abuse of

children, particularly those living on the street, so as to punish the

perpetrators, and provide assistance and protection to victims (Mexico);

134.60 Take the necessary steps to ensure that all children exposed to sexual

exploitation receive protection and assistance (Turkey);

134.61 Strengthen efforts to end child, early and forced marriages, especially

among girls (Maldives);

134.62 Accelerate moves to end child and forced marriage, revise the 1971

Marriage Law Act, tighten legislation and enforcement to protect against

female genital mutilation and, in the process, collaborate with civil society

organizations at the community level (United Kingdom of Great Britain and

Northern Ireland);

134.63 Adopt necessary measures to end the practice of forced and early

marriage (Argentina);

134.64 Make every effort to further strengthen the capacity of law

enforcement authorities to combat violence against women and children and to

enhance the provision of support by relevant government institutions for

victims (Singapore);

134.65 Strengthen the Child Labour Monitoring System to ensure that

children are withdrawn from the labour market in line with the ILO campaign

(South Africa);

134.66 Implement fully the National Action Plan for the Elimination of

Child Labour (Belgium);

134.67 Take all measures in order to ensure the enforcement of the existing

labour laws and regulations prohibiting all employment of children under 14

years as well as the employment of children under 18 years in mines, factories

and plantations (Belgium);

134.68 Step up efforts concerning the eradication of child labour, especially

by means of targeted programs, such as income transfer conditional on school

attendance (Brazil);

134.69 Pursue efforts undertaken in the fight against all forms of violence

and discrimination against women, especially female genital mutilation

(France);

134.70 Enforce laws criminalising gender-based violence and female genital

mutilation (Australia);

134.71 Increase its efforts in the field of violence and domestic violence

against women and children aiming for an eradication of both (Sweden);

134.72 Protect persons with albinism (Congo);

134.73 Include persons with albinism in decision-making processes

concerning their protection and rights (Czech Republic);

134.74 Pursue efforts to guarantee safety to persons with albinism and

prevent their stigmatization and discrimination, including the implementation

of programmes to sensitize the public opinion (France);

134.75 Ensure the effectiveness of temporary protection centres for children

with albinism throughout the country (Gabon);

134.76 Intensify education and awareness-raising campaigns to prevent

stigmatization and discrimination of people living with albinism (Germany);

134.77 Improve the infrastructures for the shelters accommodating persons

with albinism by providing them with access to drinking water, locked doors,

adequate light and safety (Haiti);

134.78 Protect the group of persons with albinism to prevent murders and

mutilations through the starting of an education and awareness-raising

campaign to prevent their stigmatization, guarantee their safety and facilitate

access to education and employment (Honduras);

134.79 Take immediate steps to change attitudes towards children with

albinism and ensure protection of their human rights (Maldives);

134.80 Strengthen the measures to ensure the protection of people with

albinism, including by expediting the investigation and prosecution of all cases

and effectively fighting impunity (Slovenia);

134.81 Monitor the effectiveness of the protection available to persons with

albinism and ensure accountability for all acts of violence against persons with

albinism (Czech Republic);

134.82 Continue to prioritise investigation and prosecution of cases where

persons with albinism are the victims (South Africa);

134.83 Strengthen the protection of persons with albinism by specifically

prohibiting and criminalizing all forms of violence against them (Uganda);

134.84 Fully investigate abuses against persons with albinism and ensure

that those responsible for crimes are prosecuted (United States of America);

134.85 Adopt immediate measures to put an end to the belief that witchcraft

is connected to albinism, with a view to ending the killing or maiming of

children born with this condition (Uruguay);

134.86 Establish an express prohibition on traditional practices and rituals

that put at risk the physical integrity of persons, in particular persons living

with albinism (Argentina);

134.87 Step up efforts to combat killings of people with albinism,

particularly children, including through strengthening laws and awareness-

raising campaigns on rights of people with albinism (Botswana);

134.88 Continue to strengthen policies and programmes aimed at enhancing

access to justice and redress concerning violations of the rights of persons in

vulnerable situations, including persons with albinism (Brazil);

134.89 Strengthen the efforts of reforming the punitive system, including the

development of the prison and detention conditions (Egypt);

134.90 Strengthen accountability measures for law enforcement officers and

continue to improve living conditions in prisons (South Africa);

134.91 Take necessary measures to improve the functioning of justice as a

whole, especially regarding access to justice and the right to a fair trial, and

pursue the implementation of the five-year strategy for the gradual reform of

minors’ justice (France);

134.92 Increase significantly the human and material resources to ensure

access to justice in rural areas (Spain);

134.93 Adopt measures that are more adapted to children in the judicial

system (Algeria);

134.94 Enforce the implementation of the National Prison Policy at all levels

and work towards establishing more juvenile courts and juvenile retention

homes, especially on Zanzibar (Austria);

134.95 Investigate promptly all attacks against journalists and ensure justice

and adequate redress for the victims (Latvia);

134.96 Address concerns related to claims of interference with freedom of

expression (Australia);

134.97 Guarantee fully the rights to freedom of assembly and association

and ensure that the alleged perpetrators of human rights violations in this

context are brought to justice (Switzerland);

134.98 Create and maintain a safe and enabling environment where

members of all political parties and civil society organizations can exercise their

rights, including to freedom of assembly, in a manner which allows legitimate

and peaceful dissent (Ireland);

134.99 Respect and guarantee the universal right of its citizens in Zanzibar

to elect their government through genuinely free and fair elections (United

States of America);

134.100 Continue to implement measures to promote women’s participation

in society (Japan);

134.101 Plan at the regional and national levels for an increase in population

through its inclusion into economic, social and political strategies, in

consultation with all stakeholders (Haiti);

134.102 Take steps to clarify land rights and the land use situation, taking

into consideration all stakeholders that are affected by the decision-making

related to land ownership and use (Finland);

134.103 Facilitate access to education and land rights, in particular for

women and people in rural areas (Haiti);

134.104 Improve access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation

facilities (Maldives);

134.105 Accelerate ongoing efforts to ensure access to clean and safe water,

and to health care, countrywide (Zimbabwe);

134.106 Take the measures necessary to protect the rights of children

deprived of a family environment and strengthen support to biological families

to prevent out-of-home placements (Bangladesh);

134.107 Accelerate the reduction of preventable maternal, newborn and child

mortality in the country (South Africa);

134.108 Implement effective measures to prevent and reduce infant and

neonatal mortality in the context of the 2016-2020 road map (Angola);

134.109 Apply, in conformity with the policy of education and training

adopted in 2014, legal and administrative measures in favour of the “education

for all system” (Equatorial Guinea);

134.110 Maintain, and if possible increase, the levels of investment in

education for all (Portugal);

134.111 Continue its efforts to improve the physical environment of schools,

including by ensuring appropriate water and sanitation facilities, and to ensure

the full enrollment of all children in education (State of Palestine);

134.112 Continue to implement the Education Strategy of 2012-2017 (Sudan);

134.113 Step up efforts to implement the strategy to ensure that education is

provided to all segments of the population (Tajikistan);

134.114 Improve children’s access to education (Algeria);

134.115 Allocates sufficient resources to improve the geographic accessibility

of schools (Bangladesh);

134.116 Continue its development of education to achieve a higher primary

school enrolment (China);

134.117 Take robust measures to promote general quality education and to

effectively safeguard the rights of women and girls (China);

134.118 Improve access to education for children with disabilities (Congo);

134.119 Follow up legislative measures adopted in favour of the rights of

persons with disabilities (Equatorial Guinea);

134.120 Continue to prioritize the implementation of national legislation and

policies to ensure that children with disabilities have access to education and

that the education system is responsive to the needs of children with disabilities

(Singapore);

134.121 Continue efforts towards achieving the development goals in

accordance with Tanzania’s specific vision (Oman);

134.122 Continue to promote women’s rights and integrate the gender

dimension in economic and social development programmes (Senegal);

134.123 Combat tax evasion and strengthen the tax collection system in order

to fund development projects and improve the delivery of services (Cuba);

134.124 Implement the National Development Vision 2025 and the national

strategies for growth and reduction of poverty (Cuba);

134.125 Promote strategies for climate change mitigation and adaptation to

their effects, and disseminate them through school programmes (Haiti);

134.126 Make efforts to combat corruption (Kuwait);

134.127 Further enhance efforts to combat corruption, which affects all areas

of society and hinders individual and national development (Ethiopia);

134.128 Finalize the development of the third National Anti-Corruption

Strategic Action Plan and strengthen the scope of action of the Prevention and

Combating of Corruption Bureau (Morocco);

134.129 Continue with its efforts to tackle corruption and to expedite the

establishment of a High Court to deal with serious corruption cases (Bhutan).

135. The following recommendation enjoys the support of the United Republic of

Tanzania, which considers the recommendation to be already implemented:

135.1 Ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court

(Latvia).

136. Responses to the following recommendations will be provided by the United

Republic of Tanzania in due time, but no later than at the thirty-third session of the

Human Rights Council, in September 2016:

136.1 Ensure the full compliance of the Media Service Bill of 2015 with the

right to freedom of expression as guaranteed under the International Covenant

on Civil and Political Rights and that its provisions facilitate the work of an

independent and pluralistic media, including citizen journalists (Czech

Republic);

136.2 Adopt and implement, through an inclusive process, a revised Access

to Information Act and Media Service Bill in line with international human

rights law and standards (Denmark);

136.3 Implement the provisions in the African Union’s Maputo Protocol

into its national legislation, including those on women’s rights to medical

abortion in cases of sexual assault, rape, incest and where the life of the mother

or the foetus is in danger (Norway);

136.4 Ensure compliance of legislation with its international human rights

obligations by, inter alia, reviewing the Cybercrimes Act and the Statistics Act

(Germany);

136.5 Amend all laws infringing on press freedom, in particular the

Statistics Act and the Cybercrimes Act (Belgium);

136.6 Amend the recently adopted cybercrimes legislation to make sure it

does not infringe human rights and redraft the Access to Information Bill and

the Media Service Bill of 2015 in line with international human rights law and

the highest human rights standards (Sweden);

136.7 Ensure that the legal framework and enforcement of laws, including

the Cybercrimes Act and other laws affecting members of the media, are fully

consistent with the human rights and fundamental freedoms in Tanzania’s

Constitution and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (United States of

America);

136.8 Undertake a thorough review with key stakeholders and civil society

of its existing Cybercrime and Statistic Acts and proposed Media Services and

Access to Information bills, to meet human rights obligations (United Kingdom

of Great Britain and Northern Ireland);

136.9 Amend the 2002 Law on Alternative Medicine in order to prevent

healers from harming persons with albinism (Spain);

136.10 Set the minimum age for marriage and voting to 18 years for both

genders without preference (Haiti);

136.11 Review legislation with the view of establishing a minimum marriage

age at 18 years for both boys and girls, as set out under the Convention on the

Rights of the Child (Panama);

136.12 Amend the Law of Marriage Act of 1971 and increase the minimum

marital age for girls, as well as prevent child, early and forced marriage

(Poland);

136.13 Consider adapting the Marriage Act of 1971 and set a minimum

marriage age at 18 years for boys and girls according to international

standards (Austria);

136.14 Provide birth registration and issue birth certificates free of charge

for all children under 5 years of age in order to reach universal coverage and

increase public awareness of the importance of birth registration (Poland);

136.15 Accelerate efforts regarding birth registration, while ensuring the

free issuance of birth certificates to all children (Turkey);

136.16 Raise the age of marriage for girls to 18 (Sierra Leone);

136.17 Raise the minimum age for marriage to comply with international

child rights standards to prevent child, early and forced marriage (Australia);

136.18 Set the minimum age of marriage at 18 for men and women alike and

develop a national action plan to prevent and address the consequences of child

marriage (Slovenia);

136.19 Prevent child marriage by increasing the minimum age of marriage

to 18 for girls so as to have the same age restriction for both genders

(Botswana);

136.20 Prevent and bring to justice those responsible for the practice of child

early and forced marriage by amending the 1971 Law of Marriage Act to set

the minimum age of marriage at 18 for both boys and girls without exception

and make it consistent with the 2009 Law of the Child Act, which defines a

child as anyone under 18 (Canada);

136.21 Prohibit all forms of corporal punishment (Sweden);

136.22 Provide financial and structural support to civil society organisations

to conduct awareness-raising campaigns against the discrimination of persons

with albinism (Haiti);

136.23 Deepen cooperation with all stakeholders to fight discrimination and

violence against persons with albinism, in particular with the Independent

Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism, in full

respect of the independence of her mandate (Portugal);

136.24 Guarantee freedom of expression and association through amending

the media laws (that is the Cybercrimes Act, the Statistics Act, both of 2015,

and the Newspaper Act of 1976) and ensure a conducive environment for civil

society organizations, human rights defenders and media to operate freely in

accordance with the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania and the

United Nations declaration on human rights defenders (Netherlands);

136.25 Play an active role to ensure inclusive and legitimate democracy in

Zanzibar by supporting a reconciliation process in Zanzibar that leads to a

truly representative government of national unity, as required by the

Constitution of Zanzibar (Netherlands).

137. The recommendations below did not enjoy the support of the United Republic

of Tanzania:

137.1 Ratify the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or

Degrading Treatment or Punishment and its Optional Protocol (Costa Rica);

137.2 Ratify the Convention against Torture and the Optional Protocol

thereto (Czech Republic);

137.3 Ratify the Convention against Torture and its Optional Protocol

(Slovenia);

137.4 Ratify the Convention against Torture and its Optional Protocol

(Uruguay);

137.5 Sign and ratify the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel,

Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (Indonesia);

137.6 Ratify the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or

Degrading Treatment or Punishment (Cyprus);

137.7 Adhere to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel,

Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (France);

137.8 Ratify the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or

Degrading Treatment or Punishment (Congo);

137.9 Sign and ratify the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel,

Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (Germany);

137.10 Ratify the Convention against Torture (Denmark);

137.11 Ratify the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or

Degrading Treatment or Punishment (Algeria);

137.12 Ratify the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman

and Degrading Treatment or Punishment (Austria);

137.13 Ratify the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or

Degrading Treatment or Punishment and its Optional Protocol towards the

establishment of a national preventive mechanism (Panama);

137.14 Ratify and accede to the Convention against Torture, the

International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant

Workers and Members of Their Families and the International Convention for

the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (Sierra Leone);

137.15 Ratify the Convention against Torture, the International Convention

for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance and the

International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant

Workers and Members of Their Families (Cabo Verde);

137.16 Ratify the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or

Degrading Treatment or Punishment and its Optional Protocol and the

International Convention on the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members

of Their Families (Guatemala);

137.17 Take the necessary measures to ratify the Convention against

Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

and the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from

Enforced Disappearance (Madagascar);

137.18 Ratify early the important international human rights treaties, in

particular the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from

Enforced Disappearance (Japan);

137.19 Ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons

from Enforced Disappearance, signed in 2008, without reservations and

recognize the competency of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances to

receive and examine communications (Panama);

137.20 Ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons

from Enforced Disappearance, the Convention against Torture and its Optional

Protocol (Italy);

137.21 Ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All persons

from Enforced Disappearance signed in 2008 (France);

137.22 Take all necessary steps to become a State party to the following

treaties: the International Convention on the Rights of All Migrant Workers

and Members of Their Families; the Convention against Torture and Other

Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment; and the International

Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance

(Ghana);

137.23 Ratify the International Convention on the Rights of All Migrant

Workers and Members of Their Families (Honduras);

137.24 Continue in its efforts to accede to the International Convention on

the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (Indonesia);

137.25 Ratify ILO Convention No. 169 (Norway);

137.26 Consider ratifying the Second Optional Protocol to the International

Covenant on Civil and Political Rights with a view to abolishing the death

penalty and establish an official moratorium on the death penalty (Namibia);

137.27 Ratify the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on

Civil and Political Rights, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty, declare

an official moratorium on the death penalty and abolish it (Uruguay);

137.28 Ratify the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on

Civil and Political Rights, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty

(Belgium);

137.29 Ratify the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on

Civil and Political Rights, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty

(Montenegro);

137.30 Establish a formal moratorium with a view to ratifying the Second

Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

(Australia);

137.31 Ratify the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on

Civil and Political Rights (Norway);

137.32 Move towards the de jure abolition of capital punishment (Spain);

137.33 Strengthen the legal protection of individuals belonging to groups in

the most vulnerable situations — persons living with albinism; lesbian, gay,

bisexual, transgender and intersex persons; elderly women; pastoralists and

hunter-gatherers and communities with specific needs; and people with

disabilities — in comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation (Sweden);

137.34 Adopt specific legislation to ensure equality of women in the family

and in social, economic and political spheres (Spain);

137.35 Enact a non-discriminatory law on succession, inheritance and land-

rights issues (Norway);

137.36 Expedite the adoption and implementation of laws to counter all

forms of violence against women and girls, including marital rape and female

genital mutilation (Denmark);

137.37 Promote initiatives such as legislation for preventing domestic

violence and marital rape (Japan);

137.38 Criminalize marital rape and sexual violence (Slovenia);

137.39 Criminalize marital rape and domestic violence and sufficiently staff

and equip gender desks in police stations to ensure the proper reporting and

investigation of incidences of violence (Latvia);

137.40 Ensure amendment of the relevant laws to adequately address issues

of domestic violence and spousal abuse and to ensure prosecution of all alleged

perpetrators (Uganda);

137.41 Enact a comprehensive anti-discrimination law designed to prevent,

combat and punish all forms of violence against women and girls, including

domestic and sexual violence, and discriminatory infringements of the right to

education (Germany);

137.42 Eliminate the criminalization of homosexuality and adopt urgent

measures to amend the Criminal Code to this effect (Uruguay);

137.43 Take urgent steps to amend the penal code and eliminate the

criminalization of consensual sexual relations between adults of the same sex

(Chile);

137.44 Effectively implement the National Human Rights Action Plan and

publicly call for an end to attacks, abuse and discrimination against persons

with disabilities, persons with albinism, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and

intersex persons and people living with, at risk of and affected by HIV/AIDS

(Canada);

137.45 Establish a national intergovernmental independent mechanism

responsible for monitoring public policies in the field of human rights

(Morocco);

137.46 Widen the social welfare domain and make it available to its

beneficiaries (Egypt);

137.47 Respond positively to all outstanding requests of special procedures

and extend a standing invitation to all special procedure mandate holders

(Latvia);

137.48 Consider issuing a standing invitation to the special procedures

(Ukraine);

137.49 Extend a standing and open invitation to the special procedures of the

Human Rights Council (Chile);

137.50 Extend a standing invitation to the special procedure mandate

holders (Madagascar);

137.51 Extend a standing invitation to all special procedures (Republic of

Korea);

137.52 Extend a standing invitation to all special procedure mandate holders

(Montenegro);

137.53 Repeal provisions criminalizing homosexuality, with the aim of fully

respecting the principles of equality and non-discrimination (France);

137.54 Abolish the death penalty (Costa Rica);

137.55 Establish formally a moratorium on the application of the death

penalty, as a first step towards its definitive abolition (France);

137.56 Establish an official moratorium on the death penalty (Slovenia);

137.57 Expedite the proceedings to abolish the death penalty (Togo);

137.58 Establish a moratorium on the death penalty with a view to its

abolition (Angola);

137.59 Consider taking all necessary steps to establish a de jure moratorium

on executions with a view to fully abolishing the death penalty (Italy);

137.60 Consider taking steps towards the abolishment of the death penalty

and ratifying the Convention against Torture, as well as to intensify its efforts

to implement the recommendations made during the first universal periodic

review process, including ratifying the International Convention for the

Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (Mongolia);

137.61 Formally abolish the death penalty for all cases and under all

circumstances and ratify the Second Optional Protocol to the International

Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (Portugal);

137.62 Adopt an official moratorium on the death penalty and conduct

studies and discussions to consider its abolition (Chile);

137.63 Prohibit and characterize domestic violence and marital rape as

crimes (Guatemala);

137.64 Improve access to justice for victims of intimate partner violence,

including by enacting legislation that would recognize and criminalize marital

rape, spousal battery and other forms of intimate partner violence (Ireland);

137.65 Strengthen efforts to protect the rights of people with albinism and

other vulnerable and minority groups (Australia);

137.66 Combat impunity for crimes committed against sexual minorities,

ensure that their right to assembly and association is upheld and ensure the

right to equal treatment in accessing health services and justice (Norway);

137.67 Duly safeguard freedom of speech and the right to information in the

fight against an emerging brand of criminality in the context of cybercrime

through the adoption and implementation of suitable regulations (Portugal);

137.68 Take appropriate measures to ensure that civil society, especially

human rights defenders, may operate in a safe and enabling environment free

from reprisals and to remove restrictions impeding their work, both in law and

in practice, including by guaranteeing the rights to freedom of expression,

association and assembly in accordance with international human rights

standards (Finland);

137.69 Increase the measures taken to counter homelessness and the lack of

adequate and affordable housing, especially for vulnerable people such as those

living in poverty and single mothers (Malaysia);

137.70 As previously recommended, promote a legal framework providing

legal certainty in the area of property, particularly land tenure and protection

against forced evictions, and recognize the rights of indigenous peoples,

pastoralists, hunters and gatherers (Mexico);

137.71 Provide fairness and swift action in protecting the rights and

legitimate interests of indigenous minorities (Cabo Verde);

137.72 Ensure, before the next universal periodic review, that asylum

seekers and refugees have access to work and freedom of movement (Canada).

138. All conclusions and/or recommendations contained in the present report reflect

the position of the submitting State(s) and/or the State under review. They should not

be construed as endorsed by the Working Group as a whole.

Annex

Composition of the delegation

The delegation of the United Republic of Tanzania was headed by His Excellency

Professor Sifuni E. Mchome, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Constitutional and

Legal Affairs of the United Republic of Tanzania, and composed of the following

members:

• Ambassador Modest J. Mero – Permanent Representative, Tanzania Mission to the

United Nations in Geneva

• Ms. Sarah D. Mwaipopo – Director, Division of Constitutional Affairs and Human

Rights, Office of the Attorney General, Dar es Salaam

• Mr. Robert K.V.Kahendaguza – Deputy Permanent Representative, Tanzania

Mission to the United Nations, Geneva

• Mr. Deusdedit B. Kaganda – Minister Plenipotentiary, Permanent Representative,

Tanzania Mission to the United Nations, Geneva

• Ms. Nkasori M. Sarakikya – Assistant Director, Division of Constitutional and

Human Rights, Office of the Attorney General, Dar es Salaam

• Mr. Richard J. Kilanga – Senior State Attorney, Division of Constitutional Affairs

and Human Rights, Office of the Attorney General, Dar es Salaam

• Ms. Gwantwa E. Mwaisaka – Legal Officer, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, East

Africa, Regional and International Cooperation, Dar es Salaam.