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Concluding Observations, CEDAW/ECU/CO/7, 7 November 2008: Ecuador

Nov 7, 2008

28. While noting the prohibition of discrimination against sexual minorities referred to in Article 11, paragraph 2 of the new Constitution, the Committee is concerned with reports of discrimination against women on this ground. 29. The Committee recommends that the...

Concluding Observations, CRC/C/GBR/CO/4, 20 October 2008: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Oct 20, 2008

24. The Committee welcomes the State party’s plans to consolidate and strengthen equality legislation, with clear opportunities to mainstream children’s right to nondiscrimination into the United Kingdom anti-discrimination law (the forthcoming Equality Bill). The...

Concluding Observations, CCPR/C/GBR/CO/6, 30 July 2008: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Jul 30, 2008

5. The Committee welcomes the adoption of the Civil Partnership Act 2004, the Gender Recognition Act 2004, the Equality Act 2006 and the Sex Discrimination (amendment of Legislation) Regulations 2008. Link to full text of the report: Concluding...

Concluding Observations, CAT/C/CRI/CO/2, 7 July 2008: Costa Rica

Jul 7, 2008

11. The Committee takes note of the efforts made by the State party to address cases of abuse of authority by border guards and prison staff, including specific recommendations that officials should avoid actions or omissions which violate rights. However, the...

Report of the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, A/HRC/8/4, 13 May 2008

May 14, 2008

ACCESS TO JUSTICE B. Content and scope of the right of access to justice 6. Positive obligations of the State 23. The State should refrain from any action that hinders access to justice or makes it impossible for those working in the judicial system – judges,...