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86.
Spanish authorities should review any measure or practice that might reduce
the proportion of teaching that is carried out in minority languages in public schools.
87.
The Special Rapporteur recommends that Spanish authorities ensure that
appropriate resources, teachers, support personnel and infrastructure are in place so
that children in autonomous communities with significant populations belonging to
linguistic minorities have the possibility of studying in their own languages.
88.
Minorities have the right to freely and peacefully express their views on their
position within the polity of Spain. The Government should, as a matter of priority,
review the legal definition of the crime of sedition to guarantee that it does not unduly
criminalize acts of peaceful civil disobedience, or impose disproportionate
punishments for other actions related to the exercise by minorities of the rights to
freedom of expression and freedom of peaceful assembly. In ongoing matters
involving individuals who exercised their democratic rights to participation in public
and political life, the Special Rapporteur urges the Government to comply with the
principle of legality and certainty with regard to offences whose definition and
interpretation may contravene international human rights standards accepted by
Spain.
89.
The Special Rapporteur reiterates his satisfaction at the willingness of the
Government to engage in dialogue, cooperation and action to address issues and
improve practices and policies involving the human rights of minorities. He hopes his
report will support the Government in that process and expresses his willingness and
availability to assist in this important endeavour.
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