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Concluding Observations, CCPR/C/IRL/CO/3, 30 July 2008: Ireland

Jul 30, 2008

8. The Committee, while noting with satisfaction the State party’s intention to adopt legislation on a civil partnership bill, expresses its concern that no provisions regarding taxation and social welfare are proposed at present. It is furthermore concerned that the...

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...

Concluding Observations, CAT/C/SWE/CO/5, 4 June 2008: Sweden

Jun 4, 2008

5. The Committee notes with satisfaction the ongoing efforts at the State level to reform its legislation, policies and procedures in order to ensure better protection of human rights, including the right not to be subjected to torture and ill-treatment, in...

Concluding Observations, CCPR/C/VCT/CO/2, 24 April 2008: St. Vincent and The Grenadines

Apr 24, 2008

8. The Committee is concerned that consensual homosexual acts between adults in private are still criminalized under section 146 of the Criminal Code (art. 17). The State party should provide information on the application of the law in practice, and consider the...

Concluding Observations, CCPR/C/BWA/CO/1, 24 April 2008: Botswana

Apr 24, 2008

22. The Committee notes with concern that the State party criminalizes same-sex sexual activities between consenting adults (arts 17 and 26). The State party should repeal these provisions of its criminal law. Link to full text of the...