Amend, without delay, the 2008 Armed Robbery Act in order to bring it in line with Liberia’s commitments under the Second Optional Protocol to the ICCPR, and maintain its long-standing moratorium on the death penalty. Prohibition of Torture and Ill-treatment i. Compile statistical data relevant to the prohibition of torture and illtreatment in the country, including data on complaints, investigations, prosecutions and convictions in cases of torture and ill-treatment, as well as on means of redress provided to victims, including compensation and rehabilitation. ii. Work more towards guaranteeing the independence of the Professional Standards Division and the Human Rights Unit. Human Trafficking Partner with relevant regional and international bodies as well as neighbouring countries to combat human trafficking. It should continue providing training to law enforcement officials and border patrols. Access to Justice i. Provide substantial resources to key institutions in the criminal justice system and extensive rights education to the police, prosecutors, lawyers and judges to ensure safe prosecution and respect for due process; and ii. Prepare and implement a comprehensive road map to reform the judiciary, with clear timelines and benchmarks. Juvenile Justice System Facilitate the effective functioning of the juvenile justice system by providing lawyers and law enforcement personnel with extensive training on juvenile justice issues, and by building rehabilitation and reformatory institutions for juvenile offenders. Mob Violence Continue its community outreach programmes and reinforce the judicial system to effectively deliver justice, and build public confidence in the judiciary. Conditions of Detention i. Identify and shut down all unauthorised detention centres and accelerate the construction of prisons, especially in counties that do not have detention centres; ii. Facilitate speedy dispensation of justice to avoid prolonged pre-trial detentions. Freedom of Expression and Access to Information 13

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