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Legislative proposals imposed disproportionate restrictions on freedom of peaceful assembly. International bodies criticized the inadequate protection of Indigenous Peoples’ rights. The government continued to introduce criminal justice measures that risked systemic racial discrimination. A government proposal would require civil servants to report anyone without legal residency, including children. A new gender recognition act fell short on self-determination. Concerns persisted over effective access to justice for victims and survivors of rape.

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