12. Some Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) do not appear to be enjoying the various legislative measures put in place by Tunisia within the context of the implementation of the provisions laid down in the African Charter. 13. Tunisian women also do not seem to benefit from the measures that could facilitate their access to higher decision-making positions. 14. There are no practical measures corresponding to the legislative measures needed to give effect to the provisions of the African Charter. 15. The Report makes no mention of the process that led to its preparation. 16. The Report makes reference to several legislative measures but is silent on practical steps taken to implement these measures. 17. The Report does not make any reference to concrete measures needed to enjoy the right to defence. 18. The Robben Island Guidelines, the death penalty, legislatives measures relating to torture and arbitrary detentions were not discussed in the Report. 19. The issue of rights of the older persons is not addressed in the Report. 20. No mention is made in the Report as to the measures taken by the Government to ensure access to free medical care. 5

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