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Concluding Observations, CAT/C/CHN-MAC/CO/5, 3 December 2015: China (Macao)

Dec 3, 2015

C. Principal subjects of concern and recommendations Domestic and gender-based violence 24. While the Committee notes with appreciation that Macao, China, has elaborated a draft law on the prevention of domestic violence, it is concerned that the current scope of the...

Concluding Observations, CAT/C/CHN-HKG/CO/5, 3 December 2015: China (Hong Kong)

Dec 3, 2015

B. Positive aspects 4. The Committee welcomes the following legislative measures in areas of relevance to the Convention: (a) The adoption of the Immigration (Amendment) Ordinance 2012 (Ord. No. 23 of 2012), which establishes a statutory process to request the...

Concluding Observations, CAT/C/CHN/CO/5, 3 December 2015: China

Dec 3, 2015

C. Principal subjects of concern and recommendations Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons 55. The Committee is concerned about reports that private and publicly run clinics offer the so-called “gay conversion therapy” to change the sexual...

Concluding Observations, CAT/C/AUT/CO/6, 1 December 2015: Austria

Dec 1, 2015

C. Principal subjects of concern and recommendations Intersex persons 44. The Committee appreciates the assurances provided by the delegation that surgical interventions on intersex children are carried out only when necessary, following medical and psychological...

Concluding Observations, CAT/C/DNK/CO/6-7, 30 November 2015: Denmark

Nov 30, 2015

C. Principal subjects of concern and recommendations Intersex persons 42. While taking note of the information provided by the delegation on the decision-making process related to treatment of intersex children, the Committee remains concerned at reports of...