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New criminal offences risked undermining the right to freedom of expression. Arms transfers to Israel were halted but repression against pro-Palestinian protesters was on the rise. Asylum seekers were left homeless and Afghan asylum seekers were denied protection. Prison conditions remained dire although some progress was made in establishing oversight. Provisions for care for survivors of sexual violence were strengthened and the country’s policies on people with disabilities were reviewed internationally. The state was ordered to pay reparations for crimes against humanity during colonial rule.

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