International Commission of Jurists

Concluding Observations, CAT/C/SWE/CO/6-7, 18 November 2014: Sweden

Nov 18, 2014

C. Principal subjects of concern and recommendations Hate crimes 15. While noting the priority consideration given by the Equality Ombudsman and the National Police Board to combating and preventing hate crimes, the Committee remains concerned at reports of violence...

Concluding Observations, CAT/C/URY/CO/3, 20 May 2014: Uruguay

May 20, 2014

C. Principal subjects of concern and recommendations Violent deaths of transsexual women 21. The Committee strongly condemns the killings of transsexual women that have occurred in the country. The available information indicates that only one of the six cases of...

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, 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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