11.8. Government must work to expeditiously ratify the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. MINISTRY OF JUSTICE, LEGAL AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS 11.9. To expedite decentralization of the Legal AID Directorate to facilitate access to legal representation by all suspects. JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION 11.10. To consider pre-trial diversion and/or discharge of children detained into the custody of their parents/legal guardians or the Department of Social Welfare. MINISTRY OF DEFENCE & WAR VETERANS 11.11. The use of live ammunition by the police to deal with civil disturbances must stop as this leads to loss of life and serious injuries amongst the citizens and is a gross violation of human rights embedded in our Constitution and international instruments. Page 68 of 68