International Commission of Jurists

Concluding Observations, CAT/C/KGZ/CO/2, 20 November 2013: Kyrgyzstan

Nov 20, 2013

Ill-treatment and torture based on sexual orientation and gender 19. The Committee is concerned at (a) reports of police harassment, arbitrary arrest, ill-treatment and torture, including through sexual violence, perpetrated against persons on the basis of their...

Concluding Observations, CAT/C/POL/CO/5-6, 19 November 2013: Poland

Nov 19, 2013

Vulnerable groups 25. The Committee notes the adoption of the Equal Treatment Act in 2010 and the provisions of the Penal Code prohibiting hate crimes (arts. 119, 256 and 257), but considers that neither the Act nor the Penal Code provide adequate and specific...

Concluding Observations, CCPR/C/URY/CO/5, 30 October 2013: Uruguay

Oct 30, 2013

12. Although the Committee takes note of the progress made in respect of legislative and regulatory measures relating to the rights of lesbians and gay, bisexual and transgender persons (LGBT), the Committee is concerned by reports from non-governmental organizations...

Concluding Observations, CCPR/C/BOL/CO/3, 29 October 2013: Bolivia

Oct 29, 2013

7. Although the Committee applauds the legislative and regulatory framework adopted to eliminate all forms of discrimination, it is concerned by the inadequacy of the mechanisms and resources for its implementation and by the lack of information on the progress of...

Concluding Observations, CAT/C/GTM/CO/5-6, 21 June 2013: Guatemala

Jun 21, 2013

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community 22. While noting the delegation of the State party’s statement that the problem is now being tackled, the Committee is concerned about reports of discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons...
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