A/HRC/32/18
(d)
Ensure that independent civilian and parliamentary oversight
mechanisms over security sector actors and robust complaints mechanisms are
established and operational;
(e)
Ensure investigations into allegations of forced labour, and the
prosecution of those responsible.
D.
Prevention of further violations and abuses
78.
The High Commissioner recommends that the relevant authorities in
Myanmar:
(a)
Ensure that persons belonging to minorities can enjoy all their human
rights and fundamental freedoms without discrimination and with full equality before
the law;
(b)
Issue clear instructions on the prohibition of forced labour to the police,
border guard police and the General Administration Department;
(c)
Issue clear instructions on the prohibition of trafficking of persons to law
enforcement agencies, and ensure that victims are protected and treated in
accordance with international human rights standards;
(d)
Ensure that measures aimed at addressing irregular migration and
combating transnational organized crime, including trafficking of persons and
smuggling of migrants, do not adversely affect the human rights and dignity of
migrants and refugees.
E.
Peace process
79.
The High Commissioner recommends that the relevant authorities in
Myanmar:
(a)
Ensure broad consultations with and the full participation of all local
and affected communities in the peace process, including ethnic minorities, civil
society and women;
(b)
Ensure that human rights protection is placed at the centre of the work
of the National Reconciliation and Peace Centre and ceasefire monitoring
mechanisms.
F.
Institutions
80.
The High Commissioner recommends that the relevant authorities in
Myanmar:
(a)
Undertake institutional reforms to ensure respect for the rule of law;
(b)
Improve access to justice before independent and impartial courts
through fair procedures, and ensure that the administration of justice complies fully
with international human rights norms and standards, including the principles of
independence and impartiality of the judiciary;
(c)
Strengthen the mandate of the Myanmar National Human Rights
Commission so that it is able to perform its functions independently and in full
compliance with the Paris Principles, including monitoring of all places of detention;
18