A/HRC/32/49 III. Conclusions and recommendations 15. Given that the situation has not changed in the period that the Special Rapporteur has reported on the issue, he reiterates the recommendations made in his previous reports submitted to the Human Rights Council (A/HRC/23/24, A/HRC/26/50 and A/HRC29/47) and the General Assembly (A/69/334 and A/70/321), as they remain valid and relevant. They are summarized below, clustered by thematic area. 16. The Special Rapporteur requests all States to submit information regarding measures taken within their respective territories in relation to the provisions set out in General Assembly resolution 70/139 on combating glorification of Nazism, neoNazism and other practices that contribute to fuelling contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance. A. Political measures 17. The Special Rapporteur appreciates the efforts made by States to counter extremist political parties, movements and groups, including neo-Nazis, skinhead groups and similar extremist ideological movements. While good practices have been identified, important challenges remain. The Special Rapporteur is of the view that a comprehensive approach based on a solid legal framework, complemented by other measures, including key policy measures such as education and awareness-raising programmes, and a victim-centred approach should be developed further and implemented. 18. States should always bear in mind that preserving and consolidating the values of democracy are essential to preventing and combating racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance effectively. Political leaders and parties must therefore unequivocally condemn all messages disseminating ideas based on racial superiority or hatred, incitement to racial discrimination or xenophobia. They should be aware of the moral authority they bear, promote tolerance and respect, and refrain from forming coalitions with extremist parties of a racist or xenophobic character. B. Legislative measures 19. As stated in the outcome document of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, any advocacy of national, racial or religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence should be prohibited by law, as should be the dissemination of ideas based on racial superiority or hatred, incitement to racial discrimination, and all acts of violence or incitement to such acts. In that regard, the Special Rapporteur calls upon all States to respect the commitments made in the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, which is a comprehensive framework for action against racism, racial discrimination and xenophobia. He also recommends that States adopt legislation that conforms to international human rights standards, including the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, paying particular attention to their obligations under article 4 of the Convention. In that connection, States should introduce into domestic criminal law a provision to the effect that the commission of any offence with racist, xenophobic, anti-Semitic or homophobic motivations or aims constitutes an aggravating circumstance attracting heavier sanctions. 20. The Special Rapporteur reiterates that States have an obligation to prosecute the perpetrators of crimes with racist, xenophobic or anti-Semitic motivations and to 5