a) That the private ownership of water and sanitation services, or their privatisation, complies with a clear and efficient regulatory framework that ensures sustainable access to safe, sufficient, physically accessible and affordable water and sanitation. b) That procedures for the disconnection of water and sanitation services are reasonable and only occur after timely and full disclosure of information and include legal recourse and remedies as well as legal assistance. c) That natural water resources are protected from contamination by harmful substances and pathogens. This includes strict controls of the use and pollution of water resources for industrial purposes, and especially of extractive industries in rural areas. J. Right to Protection of the Family i) Indicate what steps have been taken to guarantee in law and practice the rights of all persons to enter into marriage only with their full and free consent. ii) Indicate what legislative and other measures have been taken to abolish such customs, customary laws and practices as may affect the freedom of choice of a spouse. iii) Indicate what steps have been taken to ensure that no marriage is entered into by parties less than 18 years old. iv) Indicate what steps have been taken to ensure the equal rights and responsibilities of spouses during marriage and at its dissolution. v) Indicate what legislative and other measures have been taken to ensure that the obligations set out in paras 95 (vi) to (xxviii) of the Principles and Guidelines10 have been complied with, making particular reference to the obligations to ensure: a) That monogamy is encouraged as the preferred form of marriage and that the rights of women in marriage and family, including in polygamous marital relationships, are promoted and protected. b) Protection from undue interference in the life of the family, except where the welfare of the children or any member of the family is threatened. c) Equality of rights and responsibilities of spouses with regard to children during marriage and in the event of its dissolution. 10 These refer to the obligations of the states to take special measures to ensure Equality and Non-Discrimination and the rights of members of vulnerable and disadvantaged groups. 8