The Maastricht Principles on Extraterritorial Obligations of States in the area of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, drawn up by a group of independent human rights experts, might be of assistance to the committees in defining the global responsibilities of States in the area of economic and social rights. Concluding Observations United Kingdom Seventh Periodic Report." Joint CEDAW-CRC General Recommendation/Comment on Harmful Practices." As mentioned, the Special Rapporteur on water has noted that'while universality is about ensuring access for all, equality is about "levelling up" or working towards improving the quality and levels of service of groups that lag behind’.