21. 22. 23. In the preparation of their second periodic report, States Parties are invited, in particular, to follow the same order of headings suggested in the general guidelines for the preparation of their initial report. However, information provided under each of those headings should concentrate especially on the following: (a) Any new legislative or other measures adopted since the submission of the initial report to give effect to the rights recognised; developments regarding basic programmes and institutions which have taken place; (b) Any changes made or proposed with regard to laws, regulations and practices affecting the exercise of the rights recognised; (c) The extent to which effective progress has been made during the reporting period in achieving the observance of the recognised rights as a result of the enactment or modification of legislation, or as a result of collective agreements and court decisions; (d) Factors and difficulties affecting the degree of realisation of the rights recognised; (e) Replies to questions raised and observations made in the Commission or the Assembly of Heads of State and Government; (f) Action taken as a result of the cooperation and dialogue with the Commission on the initial report. Where relevant information has previously been submitted in the initial report, it will not be necessary to reproduce this information, but a precise reference to the information so furnished, preferably with indications of the relevant documents, will suffice. It will be appreciated if copies of the principal laws, regulations, collective agreements and court decisions mentioned in the second periodic report are also forwarded. A. GUIDELINES FOR REPORTING ON ALL [RIGHTS RELATED TO] THE FAMILY: ADEQUATE STANDARD OF LIFE AND TO THE HIGHEST ATTAINABLE LEVEL OF HEALTH – ARTICLES 16 AND 18 Initial Reports 24. 25. 26. 27. Governments are invited to report on 'the measures that they have adopted and the progress made in achieving the observance of the rights recognised' in those articles, and to indicate any 'factors and difficulties affecting the degree of fulfilment of their obligations under these articles'. It is suggested that, in this second series of reports, governments should describe the basic conditions prevailing in their countries as well as the basic programmes and institutions relevant to the rights dealt with, and that they should stress the developments regarding these conditions, programmes and institutions which have taken place since the entry into force of the Charter in June 1981. Where relevant information has previously been furnished, it will not be necessary to reproduce this information; a precise reference to the information so furnished, preferably with indications of the relevant documents, will suffice. It will be appreciated if copies of the principal laws, regulations, collective agreements and court decisions mentioned in the reports are included. Protection of the Family, Mothers and Children 28. It is suggested that information concerning the protection of the family should include: (a) The principal laws, administrative regulations and collective agreements designed to promote the protection of the family, and relevant court decisions, if any; (b) Guarantees of the right of men and women to enter into marriage with their full and free consent and to establish a family, and measures taken to abolish such customs, ancient laws and practices as may affect the freedom of choice of a spouse; (c) Measures to facilitate the establishment of a family, such as subsidies or installation grants, the provision of housing and other benefits; (d) Measures aimed at maintaining, strengthening and protecting the family, such as family allowances, tax-exemption facilities, child-care institutions, etc. 7