CCPR/C/79/Add.60 English Page 4 24. Following the abolition of the death penalty, it is recommended that Mauritius consider ratification of the Second Optional Protocol to the Covenant. 25. The Committee expresses the hope that the envisaged Independent Police Complaint Board is established as soon as possible, and that provisions are included in the law to ensure that the Board will enjoy the powers and receive the resources to enable it to investigate allegations of abuse by members of the police. 26. The Committee stresses the need to establish a mechanism to provide legal aid for appeals to the Privy Council. 27. The Committee recommends the reconsideration of the legislation on the publication of false news. If the State party considers it necessary to allow for some restrictions on publications and showing of films, legislation should be introduced establishing criteria consistent with article 19 (3) of the Covenant and providing for judicial review of all decisions to restrict the exercise of freedom of expression. The Committee expresses the hope that the envisaged Independent Broadcasting Authority is established as soon as possible. It suggests the establishment of a mechanism that would allow for a Press Code of Ethics. 28. The Committee suggests that consideration be given to ensuring that restrictions do not exceed what is necessary in a democratic society, in conformity with article 21 of the Covenant. 29. The Committee expresses the hope that, as part of the planned review of industrial legislation, the Government will consider whether workers in export processing zones (who include a majority of women) need additional legal protection to ensure their full enjoyment of the rights guaranteed by article 22 of the Covenant. 30. The Committee recommends that appropriate steps be taken to ensure that the inhabitants of the islands of Agalega and St. Brandon are able to exercise their right to vote as required by article 25 of the Covenant. 31. Lastly, the Committee suggests that steps be taken to disseminate in all languages spoken in Mauritius information about the Covenant and about the report and the proceedings before the Committee. It also suggests that steps be taken to publish educational material, particularly for children, in the most used vernacular languages. ----- /...