ADVANCE QUESTIONS TO SWAZILAND – second batch
MEXICO
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Since the last UPR cycle, what measures have been adopted to strengthen the investigation
capacity, independence and legal framework of the Human Rights and Public Administration
Commission in accordance with the Paris Principles? Is Swaziland striving to obtain its
accreditation by the ICC?
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What is the current situation with regard to the reforms of the bills on marriage, administration of
estates, transnational crime, employment, legal aid, sexual offences and domestic violence and
land policy? Is Swaziland considering to establish a law review commission, which should
conduct a gender analysis of its laws with a view to harmonizing them with CEDAW, as
recommended by the CEDAW committee?
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Could you share information on how Swaziland follows the implementation of the accepted UPR
recommendations? Would Swaziland consider seeking for international cooperation to implement
them? How can the international community support Swaziland in this regard?
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