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ENDING IMPUNITY • Are there laws or policies in place to guarantee impartial and effective investigations into allegations of violations against human rights defenders, ensure the punishment of those who are responsible, and provide adequate reparation to the victims? Most relevant to all sections under Pillar III of the full NBA Template. Status/Gaps: 3.2 Ending the criminalisation of human rights defenders AVOIDING THE ABUSE OF THE JUSTICE SYSTEM Most relevant to Sections 1.5 and 1.6 of the full NBA Template. Status/Gaps: SANCTIONING STIGMATISATION • Are public officials and private entities sanctioned for stigmatising or defaming human rights defenders in statements or otherwise? Most relevant to Sections 1.5, 3.2 and 25.1 of the full NBA Template Status/Gaps: LEGAL COUNSEL AND SUPPORT • Do defenders who are accused of a crime have access to independent legal counsel, the support of human rights organisations, and observation by the international community? Most relevant to Sections 1.6, 25.1 and 26.2 of the full NBA Template. Status/Gaps: • Are there laws and policies in place to prevent the use of the judicial system by public servants and third parties to harass human rights defenders? 24