ADVANCE QUESTIONS TO CUBA (SECOND BATCH)

GERMANY

• When does Cuba plan to ratify the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights signed in 2008?

• Which measures does Cuba plan to take in order to enable independent journalism?

• Can Cuba provide a list of the blogs and websites currently blocked for internet users, and the reasons for these measures?

• Are there any plans to abolish travel restrictions, namely for people on parole, as well as travel restrictions based on a person’s profession, for example in the medical sector?

• What steps is Cuba taking to establish an independent national human rights institution in compliance with the Paris Principles?