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Concluding Observations, CRC/C/BRN/CO/2-3, 29 January 2016: Brunei Darussalam

Jan 29, 2016

III. Main areas of concern and recommendations C. General principles (arts. 2, 3, 6 and 12) Non-discrimination 25. While noting the State party’s efforts to combat discrimination, the Committee reiterates its previous concern (see CRC/C/15/Add.219, para. 24) that...

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...