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"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
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] | Constitutional and legal framework within which the Covenant is implemented 6. The State Party should continue its efforts to ensure that all provisions of the Covenant are given full effect in its national legal order and that national legislation is interpreted and applied in full conformity with the State Party ’ s ... | 6. The State Party should continue its efforts to ensure that all provisions of the Covenant are given full effect in its national legal order and that national legislation is interpreted and applied in full conformity with the State Party ’ s obligations under the Covenant. In particular, the State Party should redoub... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: a4b226bd-80ba-4896-8d5a-835264b43204 |
3978ae96-4b8c-4389-9350-fc4e75567e68 | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
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"Asia-Pacific"
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"Military personnel"
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] | National human rights institution 7.The Committee notes with satisfaction that the mandate of the Human Rights Commissioner was modified in 2022 to grant the institution constitutional status, enhance its immunity and give it standing to bring appeals before the Constitutional Court. It is concerned, however, that the ... | 7. The Committee notes with satisfaction that the mandate of the Human Rights Commissioner was modified in 2022 to grant the institution constitutional status, enhance its immunity and give it standing to bring appeals before the Constitutional Court. It is concerned, however, that the Human Rights Commissioner retains... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: 3978ae96-4b8c-4389-9350-fc4e75567e68 |
c291ca4b-4b28-4dc1-851b-e7f09e288579 | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kazakhstan"
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"Asia-Pacific"
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"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
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] | National human rights institution 8. In line with the Committee ’ s previous recommendations, the State Party should step up its efforts to ensure that the Human Rights Commissioner fully complies with the principles relating to the status of national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights (the P... | 8. In line with the Committee ’ s previous recommendations, the State Party should step up its efforts to ensure that the Human Rights Commissioner fully complies with the principles relating to the status of national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights (the Paris Principles), including by tak... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: c291ca4b-4b28-4dc1-851b-e7f09e288579 |
e5c41bc8-619e-4d47-9075-db585ad1d8ce | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kazakhstan"
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"Good governance & corruption"
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"16.5 - Reduce corruption and bribery",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms"
] | Anti-corruption measures 9.The Committee welcomes the important measures the State Party has taken to address corruption, including the adoption of the Anti-Corruption Policy Framework 2022–2026, and the measures taken to increase transparency and public access to government information. However, concerns remain about ... | 9. The Committee welcomes the important measures the State Party has taken to address corruption, including the adoption of the Anti-Corruption Policy Framework 2022–2026, and the measures taken to increase transparency and public access to government information. However, concerns remain about the independence of inst... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: e5c41bc8-619e-4d47-9075-db585ad1d8ce |
25f673db-c92f-4927-94e6-ca24544f1b7d | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists",
"Public officials",
"Media"
] | [
"Business & Human Rights",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Good governance & corruption",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16.5 - Reduce corruption and bribery",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"12.6 - Encourage sustainable practices for companies",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Anti-corruption measures 10. The State Party should increase its efforts to prevent and eradicate corruption at all levels and to ensure the effective implementation of legislation and policy measures to combat corruption. In particular, it should: (a) Take effective measures to strengthen the independence of all insti... | 10. The State Party should increase its efforts to prevent and eradicate corruption at all levels and to ensure the effective implementation of legislation and policy measures to combat corruption. In particular, it should: (a) Take effective measures to strengthen the independence of all institutions tasked with comba... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: 25f673db-c92f-4927-94e6-ca24544f1b7d |
d69a45fd-0369-48e9-b316-f5f776261392 | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kazakhstan"
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"Asia-Pacific"
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"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Good governance & corruption",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Anti-discrimination legal framework 11.While noting that equality and non-discrimination are guaranteed under the Constitution, the Committee remains concerned about the absence of comprehensive anti‑discrimination legislation that prohibits direct and indirect discrimination on all grounds protected by the Covenant, i... | 11. While noting that equality and non-discrimination are guaranteed under the Constitution, the Committee remains concerned about the absence of comprehensive anti‐discrimination legislation that prohibits direct and indirect discrimination on all grounds protected by the Covenant, including disability, ethnicity, age... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: d69a45fd-0369-48e9-b316-f5f776261392 |
1232bed7-65e3-4a69-8328-39981f6ed2c6 | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
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"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Persons with disabilities"
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"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Anti-discrimination legal framework 12. The State Party should adopt, without delay, comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation that defines discrimination in line with international standards, prohibits direct and indirect discrimination in the public and private spheres, including on the grounds of disability, eth... | 12. The State Party should adopt, without delay, comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation that defines discrimination in line with international standards, prohibits direct and indirect discrimination in the public and private spheres, including on the grounds of disability, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: 1232bed7-65e3-4a69-8328-39981f6ed2c6 |
c1e806d5-8a7f-4020-830d-d7b67dee8630 | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kazakhstan"
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"Asia-Pacific"
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] | [
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity 13.While noting the information from the State Party that its legislative framework does not contain any criminal prohibition against lesbian, gay,bisexual and transgender persons, the Committee reiterates its concern about the lack of explicit pro... | 13. While noting the information from the State Party that its legislative framework does not contain any criminal prohibition against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons, the Committee reiterates its concern about the lack of explicit protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender ... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: c1e806d5-8a7f-4020-830d-d7b67dee8630 |
a7c6c4f2-47e1-47ee-99d1-c13cad6ebd28 | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Civil society",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Freedom of association",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Racial discrimination",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based viol... | [
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"5.c - Adopt policies and enforce legislation for gender equality",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and ac... | Discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity 14. The State Party should redouble its efforts to combat discrimination, stereotypes and prejudice against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons. In this connection, the State Party should: (a) Reinforce the legal framework to promote the... | 14. The State Party should redouble its efforts to combat discrimination, stereotypes and prejudice against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons. In this connection, the State Party should: (a) Reinforce the legal framework to promote the equal rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons, ensurin... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: a7c6c4f2-47e1-47ee-99d1-c13cad6ebd28 |
5f0ea7de-4f25-41b1-b549-3a81282e8256 | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Internally displaced persons",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Right to life",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Land & property rights"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Inter-ethnic violence 15.The Committee is concerned about reports of large-scale ethnic violence against persons belonging to the Dungan community in the Korday district in February 2020, which resulted in death, injury, property damage and the displacement of thousands of community members. While noting that the State... | 15. The Committee is concerned about reports of large-scale ethnic violence against persons belonging to the Dungan community in the Korday district in February 2020, which resulted in death, injury, property damage and the displacement of thousands of community members. While noting that the State Party responded to t... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: 5f0ea7de-4f25-41b1-b549-3a81282e8256 |
e1b98d54-7f9e-4a4b-bbf9-460f6ce3848e | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
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"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
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"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Access to justice & remedy"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Inter-ethnic violence 16. The State Party should increase its efforts to prevent the occurrence of ethnic violence, including against persons belonging to the Dungan community, ensure independent, impartial, thorough and effective investigation into all the alleged human rights violations that occurred during the viole... | 16. The State Party should increase its efforts to prevent the occurrence of ethnic violence, including against persons belonging to the Dungan community, ensure independent, impartial, thorough and effective investigation into all the alleged human rights violations that occurred during the violence of February 2020, ... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: e1b98d54-7f9e-4a4b-bbf9-460f6ce3848e |
8563d72a-f11b-4459-9fed-a5c1dc0f3362 | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Freedom of association",
"Freedom of thought, conscience & religion",
"Human rights & counter-terrorism",
"Right to peaceful assembly",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Data collection & research",
"Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information"
... | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Combating extremism and terrorism 17.The Committee remains concerned about the broad formulation of the concepts of “extremism”, “incitement of social or class hatred” and “religious hatred or enmity” in article 174 of the Criminal Code and about the use of this provision, along with the Law on Countering Extremism, to... | 17. The Committee remains concerned about the broad formulation of the concepts of “extremism”, “incitement of social or class hatred” and “religious hatred or enmity” in article 174 of the Criminal Code and about the use of this provision, along with the Law on Countering Extremism, to unduly restrict the freedoms of ... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: 8563d72a-f11b-4459-9fed-a5c1dc0f3362 |
90ea36ca-4fe5-4ec4-9ec5-e14395fef202 | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [] | [
"Freedom of association",
"Human rights & counter-terrorism",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Combating extremism and terrorism 18. Reiterating its previous recommendations, and in accordance with the its general comment No. 34 (2011) on the freedoms of opinion and expression, the Committee urges the State Party to strengthen its efforts to bring its counter-terrorism and counter-extremism legislation and pract... | 18. Reiterating its previous recommendations, and in accordance with the its general comment No. 34 (2011) on the freedoms of opinion and expression, the Committee urges the State Party to strengthen its efforts to bring its counter-terrorism and counter-extremism legislation and practices into full compliance with its... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: 90ea36ca-4fe5-4ec4-9ec5-e14395fef202 |
88f5f3b0-9fcc-4058-91b6-42e5e8850c88 | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Advancement of women",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"Participation of women in political & public life",
"Discrimination against women"
] | [
"5.c - Adopt policies and enforce legislation for gender equality",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"5.5 - Equal opportunities and participation in leadership"
] | Gender equality 19.While noting with satisfaction the various measures taken to promote gender equality in the workforce and the peace process, including the adoption of the Family and Gender Policy Framework for the period up to 2030, the Committee remains concerned that women are still underrepresented in decision-ma... | 19. While noting with satisfaction the various measures taken to promote gender equality in the workforce and the peace process, including the adoption of the Family and Gender Policy Framework for the period up to 2030, the Committee remains concerned that women are still underrepresented in decision-making positions ... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: 88f5f3b0-9fcc-4058-91b6-42e5e8850c88 |
13152093-8d65-441f-b15a-5d53c8c728d8 | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Advancement of women",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"Participation o... | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"5.5 - Equal opportunities and participation in leadership"
] | Gender equality 20. The State Party should: (a) Continue its efforts to ensure the effective implementation of gender quotas and related measures to increase the representation of women in decision-making positions in the public and private sectors; (b) Address the structural factors contributing to the gender pay gap ... | 20. The State Party should: (a) Continue its efforts to ensure the effective implementation of gender quotas and related measures to increase the representation of women in decision-making positions in the public and private sectors; (b) Address the structural factors contributing to the gender pay gap and ensure effec... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: 13152093-8d65-441f-b15a-5d53c8c728d8 |
82550daa-d45b-4476-b6d8-572e28f39a78 | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Children",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
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"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women"
] | Violence against women and girls 21.The Committee welcomes the notable steps taken to strengthen the legislative and policy framework to combat violence against women and girls, such as reintroducing criminal liability for battery and intentional infliction of minor harm to health on dependent persons, increasing penal... | 21. The Committee welcomes the notable steps taken to strengthen the legislative and policy framework to combat violence against women and girls, such as reintroducing criminal liability for battery and intentional infliction of minor harm to health on dependent persons, increasing penalties and mandating law enforceme... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: 82550daa-d45b-4476-b6d8-572e28f39a78 |
4f51f52e-384d-49c6-9b25-b609f88a6dc2 | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Children",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-... | [
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-com... | Violence against women and girls 22. In line with the Committee ’ s previous recommendations, the State Party should strengthen its efforts to eliminate gender-based violence, including domestic violence, by: (a) Explicitly criminalizing domestic violence as a stand-alone offence and enacting specific legislation to pr... | 22. In line with the Committee ’ s previous recommendations, the State Party should strengthen its efforts to eliminate gender-based violence, including domestic violence, by: (a) Explicitly criminalizing domestic violence as a stand-alone offence and enacting specific legislation to prohibit and punish sexual harassme... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: 4f51f52e-384d-49c6-9b25-b609f88a6dc2 |
ea70895a-c7fa-4bc9-afc7-e6c271d3d221 | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Youth & juveniles",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Right to health",
"Sexual & reproductive health and rights"
] | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"3.7 - Universal access to reproductive care, planning and education",
"5.6 - Universal access to reproductive health and rights",
"3 - GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING",
"3.4 - Reduce mortali... | Voluntary termination of pregnancy and sexual and reproductive rights 23.While welcoming the adoption of the Policy Framework for the Development of Healthcare and the implementation of the “Healthy Nation” project, the Committee remains concerned about reported disparities in access to safe abortion, the high rates of... | 23. While welcoming the adoption of the Policy Framework for the Development of Healthcare and the implementation of the “Healthy Nation” project, the Committee remains concerned about reported disparities in access to safe abortion, the high rates of early pregnancy and abortion among girls aged 15 to 18 years and the... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: ea70895a-c7fa-4bc9-afc7-e6c271d3d221 |
34d4f974-008a-4ccc-bfeb-4890289f6389 | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Right to life",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Right to health",
"Sexual & reproductive health and rights"
] | [
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"3.1 - Reduce maternal mortality",
"3.7 - Universal access to reproductive care, planning and education",
"5.6 - Universal access to reproductive health and rights",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Voluntary termination of pregnancy and sexual and reproductive rights 24. Bearing in mind paragraph 8 of the Committee ’ s general comment No. 36 (2018) on the right to life, the State Party should take all steps necessary to ensure effective access to safe and voluntary termination of pregnancy. It should also: (a) In... | 24. Bearing in mind paragraph 8 of the Committee ’ s general comment No. 36 (2018) on the right to life, the State Party should take all steps necessary to ensure effective access to safe and voluntary termination of pregnancy. It should also: (a) Increase its efforts to facilitate confidential, unimpeded and countrywi... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: 34d4f974-008a-4ccc-bfeb-4890289f6389 |
21a62ff7-d49c-45ce-b1bc-35541e914616 | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials"
] | [
"Right to life",
"Right to peaceful assembly",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Excessive use of force by law enforcement officers 25.The Committee notes the information provided by the State Party regarding the legal framework governing the use of firearms by law enforcement,particularly article 18 of the law on the procedure for organizing and holding peaceful assemblies, which outlines the grou... | 25. The Committee notes the information provided by the State Party regarding the legal framework governing the use of firearms by law enforcement, particularly article 18 of the law on the procedure for organizing and holding peaceful assemblies, which outlines the grounds and procedures for dispersing such assemblies... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: 21a62ff7-d49c-45ce-b1bc-35541e914616 |
d7d1158e-18f5-4e17-9601-c21d05d98790 | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Death penalty",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Right to life",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Excessive use of force by law enforcement officers 26. The State Party should take additional measures to effectively prevent and punish the excessive use of force by law enforcement officers, including by: (a) Adopting comprehensive legislation governing the use of force by law enforcement officers, in full compliance... | 26. The State Party should take additional measures to effectively prevent and punish the excessive use of force by law enforcement officers, including by: (a) Adopting comprehensive legislation governing the use of force by law enforcement officers, in full compliance with international standards, including the Basic ... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: d7d1158e-18f5-4e17-9601-c21d05d98790 |
8ff7b868-5847-4cb6-9adf-ad175e07afd3 | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Right to life",
"Right to peaceful assembly",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Transitional justice"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Fight against impunity for past human rights violations 27.The Committee remains deeply concerned by reports indicating that the investigations into the deaths and injuries resulting from the protests in Zhanaozen on 16 and 17 December 2011 failed to ensure that those responsible for ordering the shootings were held ac... | 27. The Committee remains deeply concerned by reports indicating that the investigations into the deaths and injuries resulting from the protests in Zhanaozen on 16 and 17 December 2011 failed to ensure that those responsible for ordering the shootings were held accountable and to effectively examine each individual ki... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: 8ff7b868-5847-4cb6-9adf-ad175e07afd3 |
b2a6eb9b-c67a-4fdd-a6b7-f7ed5e816ffd | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Transitional justice"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Fight against impunity for past human rights violations 28. Reiterating the Committee ’ s previous recommendations, the Committee urges the State Party to redouble its efforts to ensure accountability and justice for the events in Zhanaozen. In particular, the State Party should guarantee independent, impartial and eff... | 28. Reiterating the Committee ’ s previous recommendations, the Committee urges the State Party to redouble its efforts to ensure accountability and justice for the events in Zhanaozen. In particular, the State Party should guarantee independent, impartial and effective investigations into the deaths and injuries of al... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: b2a6eb9b-c67a-4fdd-a6b7-f7ed5e816ffd |
9fce083e-55f6-470a-9fd9-2cd66f518466 | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Liberty & security of the person",
"Right to peaceful assembly",
"Right to health"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Liberty and security of person 29.The Committee regrets reports indicating that procedural safeguards and due process guarantees are not consistently respected in practice by law enforcement officers, particularly in the context of assemblies, as evidenced during the events of January 2022. Reports suggest that followi... | 29. The Committee regrets reports indicating that procedural safeguards and due process guarantees are not consistently respected in practice by law enforcement officers, particularly in the context of assemblies, as evidenced during the events of January 2022. Reports suggest that following the mass detention of prote... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: 9fce083e-55f6-470a-9fd9-2cd66f518466 |
48f23808-a671-4e1c-b250-2bde869fb852 | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Liberty & security of the person",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Liberty and security of person 30. The Committee urges the State Party to take all measures necessary to ensure that persons deprived of their liberty are guaranteed all legal and procedural safeguards from the outset of their detention, including access to a lawyer and a medical examination by an independent doctor. T... | 30. The Committee urges the State Party to take all measures necessary to ensure that persons deprived of their liberty are guaranteed all legal and procedural safeguards from the outset of their detention, including access to a lawyer and a medical examination by an independent doctor. The State Party should also impa... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: 48f23808-a671-4e1c-b250-2bde869fb852 |
71744c86-3b11-470d-9b14-71a642a7d971 | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Right to peaceful assembly",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [] | Liberty and security of person 31. While noting that the legal grounds for pretrial detention, as set out in article 136 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, are generally aligned with international standards and the provisions of the Covenant, the Committee is concerned about their application in practice. In particular... | 31. While noting that the legal grounds for pretrial detention, as set out in article 136 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, are generally aligned with international standards and the provisions of the Covenant, the Committee is concerned about their application in practice. In particular, national courts reportedly co... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: 71744c86-3b11-470d-9b14-71a642a7d971 |
e5863b65-1b3e-426a-a0b3-0108270f5e5c | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Women & girls",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Liberty and security of person 32. Bearing in mind the Committee ’ s general comment No. 35 (2014) on liberty and security of person, the State Party should significantly reduce the use of pretrial detention, including through the wider application of non-custodial measures as alternatives to incarceration. In particul... | 32. Bearing in mind the Committee ’ s general comment No. 35 (2014) on liberty and security of person, the State Party should significantly reduce the use of pretrial detention, including through the wider application of non-custodial measures as alternatives to incarceration. In particular, it should: (a) Ensure that ... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: e5863b65-1b3e-426a-a0b3-0108270f5e5c |
f6cc9b1a-6cd2-4ae1-a317-c9d5ac0b1fcb | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials"
] | [
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Prohibition of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment 33.The Committee notes the State Party’s commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on torture and the steps taken to prevent and combat torture and ill-treatment. It is nevertheless deeply concerned by the high number of cases of torture and ill-treatme... | 33. The Committee notes the State Party’s commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on torture and the steps taken to prevent and combat torture and ill-treatment. It is nevertheless deeply concerned by the high number of cases of torture and ill-treatment and the alleged lack of accountability, particularly in the afterma... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: f6cc9b1a-6cd2-4ae1-a317-c9d5ac0b1fcb |
e75265eb-3521-476d-acc5-9998583ba4ac | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Good governance & corruption",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhu... | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Prohibition of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment 34. Recalling its previous recommendations, the Committee urges the State Party to take robust measures to eradicate torture and ill-treatment, including by: (a) Reviewing its legislation to fully align the definition of torture with article 7 of th... | 34. Recalling its previous recommendations, the Committee urges the State Party to take robust measures to eradicate torture and ill-treatment, including by: (a) Reviewing its legislation to fully align the definition of torture with article 7 of the Covenant and other internationally accepted standards and ensuring th... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: e75265eb-3521-476d-acc5-9998583ba4ac |
b91a9ac8-1cc4-4452-a532-085c96b2d0f7 | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons living with HIV/AIDS",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Right to life",
"Right to health",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"3.3 - Fight communicable diseases"
] | Treatment of persons deprived of their liberty 35.The Committee welcomes the steps taken by the State Party to improve conditions of detention, including the implementation of preventive measures aimed at reducing suicide and deaths in custody, and the transfer of responsibility for healthcare services for persons depr... | 35. The Committee welcomes the steps taken by the State Party to improve conditions of detention, including the implementation of preventive measures aimed at reducing suicide and deaths in custody, and the transfer of responsibility for healthcare services for persons deprived of their liberty from the Ministry of Int... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: b91a9ac8-1cc4-4452-a532-085c96b2d0f7 |
78fe758b-a5ca-4b6f-911d-2aec176070e5 | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons living with HIV/AIDS",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Right to life",
"Right to health",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"3.3 - Fight communicable diseases",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Treatment of persons deprived of their liberty 36. The State Party should take effective measures to ensure that the conditions of detention are in full compliance with the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules) and other relevant international standards. In part... | 36. The State Party should take effective measures to ensure that the conditions of detention are in full compliance with the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules) and other relevant international standards. In particular, it should: (a) Strengthen its efforts t... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: 78fe758b-a5ca-4b6f-911d-2aec176070e5 |
fdade430-7da4-49a3-a0d0-f5bb2d37f032 | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Vulnerable persons/groups"
] | [
"Business & Human Rights",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"12.6 - Encourage sustainable practices for companies"
] | Elimination of slavery, servitude and trafficking in persons 37.The Committee commends the State Party for the legislative and practical measures taken to prevent and combat forced labour. However, it remains concerned by reports that: (a) there are barriers to the effective prevention of forced labour, including the u... | 37. The Committee commends the State Party for the legislative and practical measures taken to prevent and combat forced labour. However, it remains concerned by reports that: (a) there are barriers to the effective prevention of forced labour, including the underfunding of labour inspectors, the lack of specialized tr... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: fdade430-7da4-49a3-a0d0-f5bb2d37f032 |
48e0dde1-8058-4666-8b4e-dd9c466722f4 | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Elimination of slavery, servitude and trafficking in persons 38. The State Party should strengthen its efforts to effectively prevent, combat and punish trafficking in persons and forced labour, including by: (a) Removing legal or practical barriers to the effective implementation of measures to identify, protect and s... | 38. The State Party should strengthen its efforts to effectively prevent, combat and punish trafficking in persons and forced labour, including by: (a) Removing legal or practical barriers to the effective implementation of measures to identify, protect and support victims of trafficking in persons, including migrant c... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: 48e0dde1-8058-4666-8b4e-dd9c466722f4 |
43d2515b-c0fa-4a0e-b764-7319d7068904 | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Stateless persons",
"Persons with disabilities",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Right to social security"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies"
] | Treatment of aliens, including migrants, refugees, asylum-seekers and stateless persons 39.The Committee recognizes positive developments in the State Party, such as the extension of visas through Decree No. 961 of 30 November 2022 on approval of the Migration Policy Concept 2023–2027 and the provision of social benefi... | 39. The Committee recognizes positive developments in the State Party, such as the extension of visas through Decree No. 961 of 30 November 2022 on approval of the Migration Policy Concept 2023–2027 and the provision of social benefits to foreign nationals. While article 10 of the Law on Refugees authorizes asylum appl... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: 43d2515b-c0fa-4a0e-b764-7319d7068904 |
b1719884-f2df-4ad5-aef2-f9685120227f | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Migrants",
"Stateless persons"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies"
] | Treatment of aliens, including migrants, refugees, asylum-seekers and stateless persons 40. The State Party should enhance the protection of refugees and asylum-seekers, without discrimination. It should consider amending its Law on Refugees to ensure that asylum procedures are fully aligned with international standard... | 40. The State Party should enhance the protection of refugees and asylum-seekers, without discrimination. It should consider amending its Law on Refugees to ensure that asylum procedures are fully aligned with international standards and that no person is expelled, extradited or otherwise returned to a country where th... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: b1719884-f2df-4ad5-aef2-f9685120227f |
76ac99c0-2703-45e8-b54f-18f9c28dfffe | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Access to justice, independence of lawyers and the judiciary, and right to a fair trial 41.The Committee welcomes the State Party’s efforts to reform and enhance its judicial system. However, it remains concerned that the revised procedure for selecting Supreme Court judges affords the Senate limited discretion, leadin... | 41. The Committee welcomes the State Party’s efforts to reform and enhance its judicial system. However, it remains concerned that the revised procedure for selecting Supreme Court judges affords the Senate limited discretion, leading to the selection only of candidates nominated by the President. The Committee is furt... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: 76ac99c0-2703-45e8-b54f-18f9c28dfffe |
9e65ad4f-8ab4-4b99-81c1-3a407eec40c8 | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Good governance & corruption",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Access to justice, independence of lawyers and the judiciary, and right to a fair trial 42. In line with the Committee ’ s previous recommendations, the State Party should take immediate measures, in law and in practice, to ensure the full independence and impartiality of the judiciary and lawyers and eliminate any und... | 42. In line with the Committee ’ s previous recommendations, the State Party should take immediate measures, in law and in practice, to ensure the full independence and impartiality of the judiciary and lawyers and eliminate any undue pressure or interference from the legislative and executive branches. In particular, ... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: 9e65ad4f-8ab4-4b99-81c1-3a407eec40c8 |
68f33390-59aa-4821-ae2f-a852b203cecd | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons living in poverty",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Access to justice, independence of lawyers and the judiciary, and right to a fair trial 43.Despite the efforts of the State Party, the Committee remains concerned about reports highlighting limited access to justice, particularly in rural areas, and the poor quality of legal aid owing to a shortage of qualified lawyers... | 43. Despite the efforts of the State Party, the Committee remains concerned about reports highlighting limited access to justice, particularly in rural areas, and the poor quality of legal aid owing to a shortage of qualified lawyers and the high cost of legal services. The Committee is further concerned by information... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: 68f33390-59aa-4821-ae2f-a852b203cecd |
5489c1f8-38bd-436a-b935-212de3206bdc | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Access to justice, independence of lawyers and the judiciary, and right to a fair trial 44. The State Party should ensure that all judicial proceedings are conducted in accordance with the fair trial guarantees enshrined in article 14 of the Covenant, including detained persons ’ effective access to the legal counsel o... | 44. The State Party should ensure that all judicial proceedings are conducted in accordance with the fair trial guarantees enshrined in article 14 of the Covenant, including detained persons ’ effective access to the legal counsel of their choice from the moment that they are taken into custody and access to all case m... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: 5489c1f8-38bd-436a-b935-212de3206bdc |
988a6d14-8656-4b9b-aa4d-ad96e526241b | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Freedom of thought, conscience & religion",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information"
] | [
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms"
] | Freedom of conscience and religious belief 45.The Committee notes with appreciation the State Party’s expressed willingness to consider international practices regarding the right to conscientious objection to military service and welcomes the information from the delegation of the State Party that some conscientious o... | 45. The Committee notes with appreciation the State Party’s expressed willingness to consider international practices regarding the right to conscientious objection to military service and welcomes the information from the delegation of the State Party that some conscientious objectors have, in practice, been permitted... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: 988a6d14-8656-4b9b-aa4d-ad96e526241b |
e6da921e-3aa5-4302-aa4e-30dd7a028386 | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kazakhstan"
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"Asia-Pacific"
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"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Military personnel"
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"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Freedom of thought, conscience & religion",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Freedom of conscience and religious belief 46. In line with the Committee ’ s previous recommendations, the State Party should promptly take all measures necessary to ensure that the right to conscientious objection to military service is guaranteed in law and in practice, including by adopting legislation explicitly p... | 46. In line with the Committee ’ s previous recommendations, the State Party should promptly take all measures necessary to ensure that the right to conscientious objection to military service is guaranteed in law and in practice, including by adopting legislation explicitly providing for alternative service of a civil... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: e6da921e-3aa5-4302-aa4e-30dd7a028386 |
4cd493ed-3a13-4ea7-ae60-a8ae61b3a467 | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kazakhstan"
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"Asia-Pacific"
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"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
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"Freedom of association",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Freedom of thought, conscience & religion",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms"
] | Freedom of conscience and religious belief 47.While welcoming the State Party’s commitment to uphold freedom of religion or belief, including the guarantees enshrined in article 22 of the Constitution, the Committee is concerned that the continued application of the Law on Religious Activities and Religious Association... | 47. While welcoming the State Party’s commitment to uphold freedom of religion or belief, including the guarantees enshrined in article 22 of the Constitution, the Committee is concerned that the continued application of the Law on Religious Activities and Religious Associations, amended in December 2021, imposes legal... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: 4cd493ed-3a13-4ea7-ae60-a8ae61b3a467 |
8b65c55a-5028-4a26-b4c6-f20f218b352b | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kazakhstan"
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"Asia-Pacific"
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"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
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"Freedom of association",
"Freedom of thought, conscience & religion",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms"
] | Freedom of conscience and religious belief 48. Bearing in mind the Committee ’ s previous recommendations, the State Party should guarantee the effective exercise of freedom of religion or belief and freedom to manifest a religion or belief in practice. It should consider bringing article 22 of the Constitution into li... | 48. Bearing in mind the Committee ’ s previous recommendations, the State Party should guarantee the effective exercise of freedom of religion or belief and freedom to manifest a religion or belief in practice. It should consider bringing article 22 of the Constitution into line with the Covenant and take further steps... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: 8b65c55a-5028-4a26-b4c6-f20f218b352b |
04300f37-f595-4b45-8726-d2f70eb8aead | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Media"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Private life & privacy",
"Right to peaceful assembly",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information"
] | [
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms"
] | Right to privacy and freedom of expression 49.The Committee welcomes the 2020 reform reclassifying defamation as an administrative rather than a criminal offence. It is concerned, however, about reports that under the Code of Administrative Offences, individuals convicted of defamation can face high fines and up to 30 ... | 49. The Committee welcomes the 2020 reform reclassifying defamation as an administrative rather than a criminal offence. It is concerned, however, about reports that under the Code of Administrative Offences, individuals convicted of defamation can face high fines and up to 30 days in jail. The Committee regrets that t... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: 04300f37-f595-4b45-8726-d2f70eb8aead |
6c76d888-c2cc-48ce-a49c-550993946c0d | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
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"Human rights defenders & activists",
"Media"
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"Private life & privacy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms"
] | Right to privacy and freedom of expression 50. The Committee urges the State Party to take the measures necessary to ensure that everyone can freely exercise the right to freedom of expression, in accordance with article 19 of the Covenant and the Committee ’ s general comment No. 34 (2011). In doing so, the State Part... | 50. The Committee urges the State Party to take the measures necessary to ensure that everyone can freely exercise the right to freedom of expression, in accordance with article 19 of the Covenant and the Committee ’ s general comment No. 34 (2011). In doing so, the State Party should: (a) Prevent and combat all acts o... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: 6c76d888-c2cc-48ce-a49c-550993946c0d |
440bc8b1-244b-4f93-8ed8-ec9f23336326 | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kazakhstan"
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"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Stateless persons"
] | [
"Right to peaceful assembly"
] | [
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms"
] | Freedom of peaceful assembly 51.The Committee notes the adoption in 2020 of the law on the procedure for organizing and holding peaceful assemblies; however, it is concerned that excessive limits on the right to peaceful assembly remain prevalent in the State Party. In particular, it is concerned about reports that the... | 51. The Committee notes the adoption in 2020 of the law on the procedure for organizing and holding peaceful assemblies; however, it is concerned that excessive limits on the right to peaceful assembly remain prevalent in the State Party. In particular, it is concerned about reports that the notification-based procedur... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: 440bc8b1-244b-4f93-8ed8-ec9f23336326 |
622dba7b-0c9e-4aaa-9d90-7c5dada69487 | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Civil society"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Right to peaceful assembly"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms"
] | Freedom of peaceful assembly 52. In the light of article 21 of the Covenant and the Committee ’ s general comment No. 37 (2020) on the right of peaceful assembly, the State Party should facilitate the exercise of the right of peaceful assembly and ensure that any restrictions comply with the strict requirements of arti... | 52. In the light of article 21 of the Covenant and the Committee ’ s general comment No. 37 (2020) on the right of peaceful assembly, the State Party should facilitate the exercise of the right of peaceful assembly and ensure that any restrictions comply with the strict requirements of article 21, including the princip... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: 622dba7b-0c9e-4aaa-9d90-7c5dada69487 |
5723ad2e-b5be-4181-890e-700cc3d6b1df | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists",
"Civil society"
] | [
"Freedom of association",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Trade union rights"
] | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms"
] | Freedom of association 53.The Committee notes with appreciation the State Party’s adoption of the Vision for the Development of Civil Society. It remains concerned, however, that the legal and administrative frameworks governing non-governmental organizations (NGOs), political parties and trade unions continue to impos... | 53. The Committee notes with appreciation the State Party’s adoption of the Vision for the Development of Civil Society. It remains concerned, however, that the legal and administrative frameworks governing non-governmental organizations (NGOs), political parties and trade unions continue to impose burdensome requireme... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: 5723ad2e-b5be-4181-890e-700cc3d6b1df |
5e6345a6-87c9-4a68-b0fc-03701f9e8f81 | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists",
"Civil society"
] | [
"Freedom of association",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Trade union rights"
] | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms"
] | Freedom of association 54. The Committee urges the State Party to take all steps necessary to guarantee, in law and in practice, the effective exercise of the right to freedom of association and a safe environment for NGOs, enabling them to work without fear of retaliation. The State Party should, inter alia: (a) Incre... | 54. The Committee urges the State Party to take all steps necessary to guarantee, in law and in practice, the effective exercise of the right to freedom of association and a safe environment for NGOs, enabling them to work without fear of retaliation. The State Party should, inter alia: (a) Increase its efforts to ensu... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: 5e6345a6-87c9-4a68-b0fc-03701f9e8f81 |
89660731-2a97-4085-9bf7-79d68070bbae | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Stateless persons",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Right to health",
"Children: family environment & alternative care",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Proh... | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration"
] | Rights of the child 55.While noting with satisfaction the efforts of the State Party to protect the rights of the child, including the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan to Protect Children From Violence, Prevent Suicide and Ensure Children’s Rights and Welfare 2023–2025 and the Law on Women’s Rights and Child Safety, ... | 55. While noting with satisfaction the efforts of the State Party to protect the rights of the child, including the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan to Protect Children From Violence, Prevent Suicide and Ensure Children’s Rights and Welfare 2023–2025 and the Law on Women’s Rights and Child Safety, the Committee regre... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: 89660731-2a97-4085-9bf7-79d68070bbae |
a107ccb1-25cb-436f-8139-b3e5eb11ef64 | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Stateless persons",
"Persons with disabilities",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Persons with disabilities: protection against exploitation, violence & abuse",
"Children: definition; g... | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe schools",
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Rights of the child 56. The State Party should: (a) Strengthen efforts to combat child abuse and neglect in all settings, including in residential care institutions, and ensure that such cases are effectively investigated, that perpetrators are prosecuted and punished and that child victims have access to adequate reme... | 56. The State Party should: (a) Strengthen efforts to combat child abuse and neglect in all settings, including in residential care institutions, and ensure that such cases are effectively investigated, that perpetrators are prosecuted and punished and that child victims have access to adequate remedies, including spec... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: a107ccb1-25cb-436f-8139-b3e5eb11ef64 |
a93e361f-fb8d-4016-b1c4-c202a3068101 | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Civil society",
"Public officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Civil & political rights - general measures of implementation"
] | [] | D.Dissemination and follow-up 57. The State Party should widely disseminate the Covenant, the two Optional Protocols thereto, its third periodic report and the present concluding observations, with a view to raising awareness of the rights enshrined in the Covenant among the judicial, legislative and administrative aut... | 57. The State Party should widely disseminate the Covenant, the two Optional Protocols thereto, its third periodic report and the present concluding observations, with a view to raising awareness of the rights enshrined in the Covenant among the judicial, legislative and administrative authorities, civil society and no... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: a93e361f-fb8d-4016-b1c4-c202a3068101 |
6f3a8ac7-3fe0-492f-8e31-9475a65991b0 | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Right to peaceful assembly",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms"
] | D.Dissemination and follow-up 58. In accordance with rule 75 (1) of the Committee ’ s rules of procedure, the State Party is requested to provide, by 18 July 2028, information on the implementation of the recommendations made by the Committee in paragraphs 12 ( a nti-discrimination legal framework), 34 ( p rohibition o... | 58. In accordance with rule 75 (1) of the Committee ’ s rules of procedure, the State Party is requested to provide, by 18 July 2028, information on the implementation of the recommendations made by the Committee in paragraphs 12 ( a nti-discrimination legal framework), 34 ( prohibition of torture and other cruel, inhu... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: 6f3a8ac7-3fe0-492f-8e31-9475a65991b0 |
422d9e98-4530-432c-83a2-5ccee6c601b2 | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kazakhstan"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
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"Civil society"
] | [
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies"
] | [] | D.Dissemination and follow-up 59. In line with the Committee ’ s predictable review cycle, the State Party will receive in 2031 the Committee ’ s list of issues prior to submission of the report and will be expected to submit within one year its replies, which will constitute its fourth periodic report. The Committee r... | 59. In line with the Committee ’ s predictable review cycle, the State Party will receive in 2031 the Committee ’ s list of issues prior to submission of the report and will be expected to submit within one year its replies, which will constitute its fourth periodic report. The Committee requests the State Party, in pr... | CCPR | Kazakhstan | CCPR/C/KAZ/CO/3 | 2025 | DocumentId: b1afcce5-e84f-47d9-a54b-4e88b07d86bc | AnnotationId: 422d9e98-4530-432c-83a2-5ccee6c601b2 |
f715931a-a09e-4085-a893-db456c45cddb | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Children",
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Women & girls",
"Media",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Good governance & corruption",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Se... | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"1... | B.Positive aspects 3.The Committee welcomes the adoption or development by the State Party of the following legislative and policy measures: (a)The Ombudsman Law amendment designating the Ombudsman as the national preventive mechanism, in 2025; (b)The Law on Transparency of Interest Representation, in 2022; (c)The law ... | 3. The Committee welcomes the adoption or development by the State Party of the following legislative and policy measures: (a) The Ombudsman Law amendment designating the Ombudsman as the national preventive mechanism, in 2025; (b) The Law on Transparency of Interest Representation, in 2022; (c) The law on the disconti... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: f715931a-a09e-4085-a893-db456c45cddb |
a59ef690-3bca-410c-a5ab-75eaf77bffd5 | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Latvia"
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"Eastern Europe"
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"Public officials"
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"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions"
] | B.Positive aspects 4.The Committee also welcomes the accession by the State Party to the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, in 2021. | 4. The Committee also welcomes the accession by the State Party to the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, in 2021. | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: a59ef690-3bca-410c-a5ab-75eaf77bffd5 |
2ef94fe9-69aa-4ab0-a6dc-78364a175985 | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Latvia"
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"Eastern Europe"
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"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
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"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
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"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Constitutional and legal framework within which the Covenant is implemented 5.While the Committee takes note that national courts have invoked the provisions of the Covenant in numerous cases, and that the Academy of Justice, established in 2024, conducts training for judges, prosecutors and investigators on human righ... | 5. While the Committee takes note that national courts have invoked the provisions of the Covenant in numerous cases, and that the Academy of Justice, established in 2024, conducts training for judges, prosecutors and investigators on human rights issues, it is concerned about the lack of institutional mechanisms and p... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: 2ef94fe9-69aa-4ab0-a6dc-78364a175985 |
87304939-348d-4504-9eca-9df74c972335 | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Latvia"
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"Eastern Europe"
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"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
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"Constitutional & legislative framework"
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"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions"
] | Constitutional and legal framework within which the Covenant is implemented 6. The State Party should continue to strive towards full implementation of the recommendations contained in the Committee’s concluding observations and Views. It should consider strengthening legislation to enable the authors of communications... | 6. The State Party should continue to strive towards full implementation of the recommendations contained in the Committee’s concluding observations and Views. It should consider strengthening legislation to enable the authors of communications to whom the Committee has granted measures of reparation to seek enforcemen... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: 87304939-348d-4504-9eca-9df74c972335 |
8551fdcf-51c2-40b0-8714-7aff48662360 | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Latvia"
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"Eastern Europe"
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"Public officials"
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"Legal & institutional reform",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime"
] | National human rights institution 7.The Committee welcomes the re-accreditation with A status of the Office of the Ombudsman. While the Committee takes note of the efforts made to strengthen the institution, including through legislative amendments to the Ombudsman Law, it is concerned that certain recommendations made... | 7. The Committee welcomes the re-accreditation with A status of the Office of the Ombudsman. While the Committee takes note of the efforts made to strengthen the institution, including through legislative amendments to the Ombudsman Law, it is concerned that certain recommendations made by the Global Alliance of Nation... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: 8551fdcf-51c2-40b0-8714-7aff48662360 |
b236997b-f249-4a7f-bae1-91d0f731c600 | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Latvia"
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"Eastern Europe"
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"Public officials"
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"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
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"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime"
] | National human rights institution 8. The State Party should continue to ensure that the Office of the Ombudsman complies fully with the principles relating to the status of national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights (the Paris Principles) and is able to carry out its mandates effectively and... | 8. The State Party should continue to ensure that the Office of the Ombudsman complies fully with the principles relating to the status of national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights (the Paris Principles) and is able to carry out its mandates effectively and independently. The State Party sh... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: b236997b-f249-4a7f-bae1-91d0f731c600 |
1ddbafb1-44a5-4de7-910b-e6059808e4b4 | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Public officials"
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"Good governance & corruption",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans"
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"16.5 - Reduce corruption and bribery"
] | Anti-corruption measures 9.Acknowledging the measures adopted to combat corruption, including the large number of corruption investigations and the development of the Corruption Prevention and Combating Action Plan 2023–2025, the Committee is nevertheless concerned by reports that corruption persists, especially in the... | 9. Acknowledging the measures adopted to combat corruption, including the large number of corruption investigations and the development of the Corruption Prevention and Combating Action Plan 2023–2025, the Committee is nevertheless concerned by reports that corruption persists, especially in the public sector. The Comm... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: 1ddbafb1-44a5-4de7-910b-e6059808e4b4 |
db5ef223-3059-4ecd-9b59-e5129b770406 | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Latvia"
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"Eastern Europe"
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"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
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"Rule of law & impunity",
"Good governance & corruption",
"Administration of justice & fair trial"
] | [
"16.5 - Reduce corruption and bribery",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Anti-corruption measures 10. The State Party should increase its efforts to prevent and eradicate corruption at all levels, including in government and in the judiciary. It should redouble its efforts to investigate all allegations of corruption promptly, thoroughly, independently and impartially and ensure that perpet... | 10. The State Party should increase its efforts to prevent and eradicate corruption at all levels, including in government and in the judiciary. It should redouble its efforts to investigate all allegations of corruption promptly, thoroughly, independently and impartially and ensure that perpetrators are prosecuted and... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: db5ef223-3059-4ecd-9b59-e5129b770406 |
0f762c4b-a89d-471c-9f52-b2cebe3ddc4c | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Persons living in poverty",
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights & poverty",
"Right to education",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Non-discrimination 11.The Committee is concerned about reports of discrimination against members of the Roma community, who continue to experience discrimination in employment and unequal access to education, healthcare and housing, and are at a greater risk of poverty and social exclusion. While the Committee acknowle... | 11. The Committee is concerned about reports of discrimination against members of the Roma community, who continue to experience discrimination in employment and unequal access to education, healthcare and housing, and are at a greater risk of poverty and social exclusion. While the Committee acknowledges the State Par... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: 0f762c4b-a89d-471c-9f52-b2cebe3ddc4c |
0d2c7ed3-7828-4019-9f1e-0b117ef1281e | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Persons living in poverty",
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights & poverty",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Racial discrimination",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Right to education",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)",
"... | [
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"1.2 - Reduce poverty at least by 50%",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"10.3 - E... | Non-discrimination 12. The State Party should reinforce its efforts to address discrimination against Roma, and ensure equal access to education, healthcare and housing, and allocate sufficient resources to poverty reduction strategies targeting the Roma community. It should also adopt measures to effectively prevent a... | 12. The State Party should reinforce its efforts to address discrimination against Roma, and ensure equal access to education, healthcare and housing, and allocate sufficient resources to poverty reduction strategies targeting the Roma community. It should also adopt measures to effectively prevent acts of discriminati... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: 0d2c7ed3-7828-4019-9f1e-0b117ef1281e |
f9e1297d-e6bd-410f-8506-f70c6c90db7c | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Latvia"
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"Eastern Europe"
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"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Racial discrimination",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Hate crimes and hate speech 13.The Committee welcomes the measures taken by the State Party to combat hate crimes and hate speech, including the establishment of a specialized unit to investigate hate crimes, the implementation of awareness-raising campaigns, the provision of training for law enforcement officials, pro... | 13. The Committee welcomes the measures taken by the State Party to combat hate crimes and hate speech, including the establishment of a specialized unit to investigate hate crimes, the implementation of awareness-raising campaigns, the provision of training for law enforcement officials, prosecutors and judges on the ... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: f9e1297d-e6bd-410f-8506-f70c6c90db7c |
22369703-39dd-4711-8e2d-f11b67154771 | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Public officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Racial discrimination",
"Data collection & research",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Hate crimes and hate speech 14. The State Party should strengthen its efforts to combat hate speech and hate crime. In particular, it should: (a) Ensure that all acts of hate speech and hate crimes are promptly and effectively investigated, that perpetrators are prosecuted and, if convicted, punished with appropriate s... | 14. The State Party should strengthen its efforts to combat hate speech and hate crime. In particular, it should: (a) Ensure that all acts of hate speech and hate crimes are promptly and effectively investigated, that perpetrators are prosecuted and, if convicted, punished with appropriate sanctions and that victims ar... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: 22369703-39dd-4711-8e2d-f11b67154771 |
88ca6970-cb2b-4512-8445-425ab4584801 | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Public officials"
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"Derogation & state of emergency"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions"
] | States of emergency 15.The Committee is concerned that the restrictions imposed pursuant to the state of emergency at the border with Belarus between 2021 and 2023, which reports suggest were disproportionate and may have resulted in a de facto derogation, may not have been in compliance with the requirements of the Co... | 15. The Committee is concerned that the restrictions imposed pursuant to the state of emergency at the border with Belarus between 2021 and 2023, which reports suggest were disproportionate and may have resulted in a de facto derogation, may not have been in compliance with the requirements of the Covenant (art. 4). | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: 88ca6970-cb2b-4512-8445-425ab4584801 |
014c664c-b7dc-460d-a964-4ba5ef3a9696 | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Good governance & corruption",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Civil & political rights - general measures of implementation",
"Derogation & state of emergency"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | States of emergency 16. In the light of the Committee’s general comment No. 29 (2001) on derogations from provisions of the Covenant during a state of emergency, the State Party should comply fully with all the conditions set forth in article 4 of the Covenant. The State Party should also guarantee that any measures th... | 16. In the light of the Committee’s general comment No. 29 (2001) on derogations from provisions of the Covenant during a state of emergency, the State Party should comply fully with all the conditions set forth in article 4 of the Covenant. The State Party should also guarantee that any measures that restrict human ri... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: 014c664c-b7dc-460d-a964-4ba5ef3a9696 |
e4ea021f-c9d7-487e-a727-549e6362f4d3 | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Discrimination against women"
] | [] | Gender equality 17.While the Committee welcomes the ongoing efforts by the State Party to promote gender equality, the Committee is concerned about the persistent gender pay gap (arts. 3 and 26). | 17. While the Committee welcomes the ongoing efforts by the State Party to promote gender equality, the Committee is concerned about the persistent gender pay gap (arts. 3 and 26). | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: e4ea021f-c9d7-487e-a727-549e6362f4d3 |
22cc735c-f37d-4c98-8a29-d772a9a6612f | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Discrimination against women"
] | [
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay"
] | Gender equality 18. The State Party should strengthen its efforts to guarantee gender equality in all spheres of life. In particular, it should: (a) Redouble its efforts to reduce the gender pay gap, ensuring the effective implementation of the principle of equal pay for work of equal value; (b) Continue to address dis... | 18. The State Party should strengthen its efforts to guarantee gender equality in all spheres of life. In particular, it should: (a) Redouble its efforts to reduce the gender pay gap, ensuring the effective implementation of the principle of equal pay for work of equal value; (b) Continue to address discriminatory atti... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: 22cc735c-f37d-4c98-8a29-d772a9a6612f |
7d49dde9-fd2e-4f77-9f87-58894ecef9ee | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Violence against women 19.The Committee welcomes the measures adopted by the State Party to prevent and combat violence against women, including reforms to the criminal legislation and procedures, and the development of the first national plan for the prevention and combating of violence against women and domestic viol... | 19. The Committee welcomes the measures adopted by the State Party to prevent and combat violence against women, including reforms to the criminal legislation and procedures, and the development of the first national plan for the prevention and combating of violence against women and domestic violence for 2024–2029. Ho... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: 7d49dde9-fd2e-4f77-9f87-58894ecef9ee |
6d3a816e-f07a-4ead-9c37-18a70ad10b1e | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Data collection & research",
"Discrimination against women"
] | [
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"5.3 - Eliminate forced marriages and genital mutilation",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Violence against women 20. The State Party should redouble its efforts to eradicate violence against women and girls. In particular, it should: (a) Strengthen the legal framework for the protection of women against all forms of gender-based violence, including domestic and intimate partner violence, as a free-standing ... | 20. The State Party should redouble its efforts to eradicate violence against women and girls. In particular, it should: (a) Strengthen the legal framework for the protection of women against all forms of gender-based violence, including domestic and intimate partner violence, as a free-standing criminal offence; (b) I... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: 6d3a816e-f07a-4ead-9c37-18a70ad10b1e |
4d9adccb-a9dc-4dc0-aca2-6a8221ac5bf7 | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
] | [
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women"
] | Violence against women 21.The Committee is concerned by the high rates of femicide and domestic and intimate partner violence, and by the underreporting of gender-based violence and insufficient support services for victims, including the absence of specialized centres for victims of rape or other sexual violence (arts... | 21. The Committee is concerned by the high rates of femicide and domestic and intimate partner violence, and by the underreporting of gender-based violence and insufficient support services for victims, including the absence of specialized centres for victims of rape or other sexual violence (arts. 2, 3, 6, 7 and 26). | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: 4d9adccb-a9dc-4dc0-aca2-6a8221ac5bf7 |
ea0e89d9-7d4e-47ad-9be0-64a274c30a69 | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Right to health",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
] | [
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Violence against women 22. The State Party should: (a) Establish effective mechanisms and take all measures necessary to facilitate and encourage reporting on gender-based violence, including by providing all women and girls with access to information about their rights, protection measures and remedies, and avoid the ... | 22. The State Party should: (a) Establish effective mechanisms and take all measures necessary to facilitate and encourage reporting on gender-based violence, including by providing all women and girls with access to information about their rights, protection measures and remedies, and avoid the social stigmatization a... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: ea0e89d9-7d4e-47ad-9be0-64a274c30a69 |
9f2ec659-99aa-474e-a4a0-85db417fbfba | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Persons living in poverty",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Right to life",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime"
] | Right to life 23.The Committee is concerned about the high number of deaths in custody relative to the prison population, in part due to poor living conditions. It regrets the lack of information about the outcomes of the criminal proceedings initiated as a result of some of those deaths. The Committee is also concerne... | 23. The Committee is concerned about the high number of deaths in custody relative to the prison population, in part due to poor living conditions. It regrets the lack of information about the outcomes of the criminal proceedings initiated as a result of some of those deaths. The Committee is also concerned about repor... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: 9f2ec659-99aa-474e-a4a0-85db417fbfba |
82fe7284-88d5-4add-9231-a4e399927d4c | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Right to life",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Right to life 24. The State Party should ensure that conditions of detention comply fully with relevant international human rights standards, including the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules). It should, in particular : (a) Increase its efforts to prevent deat... | 24. The State Party should ensure that conditions of detention comply fully with relevant international human rights standards, including the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules). It should, in particular : (a) Increase its efforts to prevent deaths and suicide... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: 82fe7284-88d5-4add-9231-a4e399927d4c |
e784576b-eb9c-4763-820c-3fd0ff300a81 | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere"
] | Prohibition of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, and treatment of persons deprived of their liberty 25.While acknowledging the efforts by the State Party to categorize torture as a separate criminal offence, the Committee is concerned that the definition in national legislation is s... | 25. While acknowledging the efforts by the State Party to categorize torture as a separate criminal offence, the Committee is concerned that the definition in national legislation is still not fully aligned with the provisions of the Covenant and other international standards, and that the penalties for torture are not... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: e784576b-eb9c-4763-820c-3fd0ff300a81 |
a5845fd8-db8d-443e-85c3-05a2d992fdb8 | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"N... | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Prohibition of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, and treatment of persons deprived of their liberty 26. The State Party should take all measures necessary to prevent and eradicate torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. In particular, it should: (a) Re... | 26. The State Party should take all measures necessary to prevent and eradicate torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. In particular, it should: (a) Revise its legislation to ensure that it contains a definition of torture that is fully compliant with article 7 of the Covenant and articl... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: a5845fd8-db8d-443e-85c3-05a2d992fdb8 |
b7569307-8b63-43ee-ab88-073e622b9c67 | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Youth & juveniles"
] | [
"Right to health"
] | [
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Conditions in psychiatric institutions 27.While the Committee welcomes the measures taken to promote community-based mental healthcare and social care, it is concerned about allegations of mistreatment, including cold showers and beatings by staff, in some psychiatric institutions, as well as reports of limits on acces... | 27. While the Committee welcomes the measures taken to promote community-based mental healthcare and social care, it is concerned about allegations of mistreatment, including cold showers and beatings by staff, in some psychiatric institutions, as well as reports of limits on access to the outdoors and to outdoor activ... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: b7569307-8b63-43ee-ab88-073e622b9c67 |
9d67cb09-4a90-4d62-92a8-b6585842835a | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Children"
] | [
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"Right to health"
] | [
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Conditions in psychiatric institutions 28. The State Party should ensure that the treatment of persons in psychiatric institutions fully conforms with the Covenant. In particular, the State Party should: (a) Establish an effective and independent monitoring and reporting system for mental and social care institutions, ... | 28. The State Party should ensure that the treatment of persons in psychiatric institutions fully conforms with the Covenant. In particular, the State Party should: (a) Establish an effective and independent monitoring and reporting system for mental and social care institutions, aimed at effectively investigating and ... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: 9d67cb09-4a90-4d62-92a8-b6585842835a |
40609f40-84ab-4712-bc5a-38bdc42d6069 | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Data collection & research",
"Conditions of detention",
"Safe drinking water & sanitation"
] | [
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Liberty and security of person 29.The Committee regrets the absence of updated disaggregated data on the number of persons deprived of their liberty and the duration of their detention. The Committee is concerned by reports indicating that detainees are not systematically informed of their rights upon arrival at police... | 29. The Committee regrets the absence of updated disaggregated data on the number of persons deprived of their liberty and the duration of their detention. The Committee is concerned by reports indicating that detainees are not systematically informed of their rights upon arrival at police stations, nor provided with e... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: 40609f40-84ab-4712-bc5a-38bdc42d6069 |
5ccf1271-1a35-4986-baa0-80ac08afef6b | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Right to food",
"Conditions of detention",
"Safe drinking water & sanitation"
] | [
"2.1 - Universal access to safe and nutritious food",
"6.1 - Safe and affordable drinking water",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Liberty and security of person 30. The State Party should ensure that all legal safeguards are guaranteed in practice to all detained persons in line with the Committee ’ s general comment No. 35 (2014) on liberty and security of person, including the right of detainees to be assisted by a lawyer from the outset of the... | 30. The State Party should ensure that all legal safeguards are guaranteed in practice to all detained persons in line with the Committee ’ s general comment No. 35 (2014) on liberty and security of person, including the right of detainees to be assisted by a lawyer from the outset of the deprivation of liberty. In par... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: 5ccf1271-1a35-4986-baa0-80ac08afef6b |
d263035c-eac2-4f38-8b2a-41d9c954016d | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Good governance & corruption",
"Administration of justice & fair trial"
] | [
"16.5 - Reduce corruption and bribery",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Access to justice, independence of the judiciary and fair trial 31.The Committee welcomes efforts to improve the administration of justice and notes that judicial independence in the State Party is generally respected. However, it is concerned about reports of politicization and corruption within the judiciary, and abo... | 31. The Committee welcomes efforts to improve the administration of justice and notes that judicial independence in the State Party is generally respected. However, it is concerned about reports of politicization and corruption within the judiciary, and about the risk of political influence in the process of appointmen... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: d263035c-eac2-4f38-8b2a-41d9c954016d |
3e811436-250a-4f21-8f9e-cea8af3fb758 | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Good governance & corruption",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Access to justice, independence of the judiciary and fair trial 32. The State Party should take all measures necessary, in law and in practice, to safeguard the independence and impartiality of the judiciary, and guarantee that judges and their staff can operate without any pressure or interference from the legislative... | 32. The State Party should take all measures necessary, in law and in practice, to safeguard the independence and impartiality of the judiciary, and guarantee that judges and their staff can operate without any pressure or interference from the legislative and executive branches . In this regard, it should ensure that ... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: 3e811436-250a-4f21-8f9e-cea8af3fb758 |
dfd691aa-3c8d-4e74-9dce-53336c6309fd | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Migrants",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Liberty & security of the person",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Right to food",
"Derogation & state of emergency",
"Safe drinking water & sanitation"
... | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"2.1 - Universal access to safe and nutritious food",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"6.1 - Safe and affordable drinking water",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of... | Treatment of aliens, including migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers 33.The Committee is deeply concerned about: reports of serious human rights violations allegedly committed at the border with Belarus during the state of emergency between 2021 and 2023, including summary forced returns and pushbacks; allegations of i... | 33. The Committee is deeply concerned about: reports of serious human rights violations allegedly committed at the border with Belarus during the state of emergency between 2021 and 2023, including summary forced returns and pushbacks; allegations of ill-treatment, such as beatings and use of electric shocks, allegedly... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: dfd691aa-3c8d-4e74-9dce-53336c6309fd |
ed352870-03da-4794-99e0-fdf447f09944 | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Migrants",
"Vulnerable persons/groups"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Liberty & security of the person",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Conditions of dete... | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere"
] | Treatment of aliens, including migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers 34. The State Party should ensure that all persons in need of international protection have unfettered access to the national territory and to fair and efficient procedures for the individualized determination of refugee status or eligibility for asyl... | 34. The State Party should ensure that all persons in need of international protection have unfettered access to the national territory and to fair and efficient procedures for the individualized determination of refugee status or eligibility for asylum, and should ensure respect for the principle of non-refoulement at... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: ed352870-03da-4794-99e0-fdf447f09944 |
85c946b0-6ea0-4859-9669-c85194e48f60 | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Children",
"Stateless persons",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration"
] | Statelessness and deprivation of citizenship 35.The Committee welcomes the adoption of the Law on the Termination of the Granting of the Status of Non-Citizen for Children, which provides for the automatic conferral of Latvian citizenship to children born to non-citizen parents, unless another nationality is acquired. ... | 35. The Committee welcomes the adoption of the Law on the Termination of the Granting of the Status of Non-Citizen for Children, which provides for the automatic conferral of Latvian citizenship to children born to non-citizen parents, unless another nationality is acquired. However, since the Law applies only to child... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: 85c946b0-6ea0-4859-9669-c85194e48f60 |
6df57fb3-869b-4547-b342-529931170e58 | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Children",
"Stateless persons",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration"
] | Statelessness and deprivation of citizenship 36. The State Party should: (a) Modify the legal framework on citizenship to provide adequate and effective safeguards against statelessness, including by amending the law on the discontinuation of the non-citizen status for children; (b) Increase outreach and awareness-rais... | 36. The State Party should: (a) Modify the legal framework on citizenship to provide adequate and effective safeguards against statelessness, including by amending the law on the discontinuation of the non-citizen status for children; (b) Increase outreach and awareness-raising campaigns on how to acquire citizenship i... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: 6df57fb3-869b-4547-b342-529931170e58 |
9989822d-08c0-44ec-9469-50b68e5a2422 | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Freedom of thought, conscience & religion",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote"
] | [
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Freedom of conscience and religious belief 37.The Committee appreciates the measures adopted by the State Party to safeguard the rights of conscientious objectors following the re-introduction of compulsory military service for men under the Law on the National Defence Service. The Committee also notes that the term of... | 37. The Committee appreciates the measures adopted by the State Party to safeguard the rights of conscientious objectors following the re-introduction of compulsory military service for men under the Law on the National Defence Service. The Committee also notes that the term of alternative civil service is equal in len... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: 9989822d-08c0-44ec-9469-50b68e5a2422 |
1825cf90-c96c-468c-a192-ce5877ac96f2 | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Freedom of thought, conscience & religion",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Freedom of conscience and religious belief 38. The State Party should take all measures necessary to ensure that the right to conscientious objection to military service is guaranteed in law and in practice, and that alternative service is accessible to all conscientious objectors, without discrimination , In particula... | 38. The State Party should take all measures necessary to ensure that the right to conscientious objection to military service is guaranteed in law and in practice, and that alternative service is accessible to all conscientious objectors, without discrimination , In particular, it should: (a) Ensure the independence a... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: 1825cf90-c96c-468c-a192-ce5877ac96f2 |
f2a7e09f-797e-4888-96ee-a65ad181d30c | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Children",
"Vulnerable persons/groups"
] | [
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery"
] | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour"
] | Trafficking in persons 39.The Committee takes note with concern that the State Party has become a country of destination of trafficking in persons for labour, begging and sexual exploitation. The Committee regrets that a centralized national referral mechanism for combating trafficking in persons has not yet been estab... | 39. The Committee takes note with concern that the State Party has become a country of destination of trafficking in persons for labour, begging and sexual exploitation. The Committee regrets that a centralized national referral mechanism for combating trafficking in persons has not yet been established, which hinders ... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: f2a7e09f-797e-4888-96ee-a65ad181d30c |
e9030810-d2e7-41f1-90d0-c742078672d1 | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Children",
"Public officials",
"Migrants",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery"
] | [
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Trafficking in persons 40. The State Party should further strengthen its efforts to effectively prevent, combat and punish trafficking in persons. It should, in particular : (a) Accelerate the establishment of a national referral mechanism for combating trafficking in persons; (b) Enhance prevention measures and awaren... | 40. The State Party should further strengthen its efforts to effectively prevent, combat and punish trafficking in persons. It should, in particular : (a) Accelerate the establishment of a national referral mechanism for combating trafficking in persons; (b) Enhance prevention measures and awareness-raising campaigns o... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: e9030810-d2e7-41f1-90d0-c742078672d1 |
58c39605-bdbb-47d1-b0fa-f91169ac73e7 | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour"
] | Trafficking in persons 41.The Committee is concerned by information indicating that the conviction rate for trafficking in persons is very low, that remedies for victims are inadequate and require complex administrative processes to access, and that victims of trafficking are in some cases prosecuted for crimes they we... | 41. The Committee is concerned by information indicating that the conviction rate for trafficking in persons is very low, that remedies for victims are inadequate and require complex administrative processes to access, and that victims of trafficking are in some cases prosecuted for crimes they were forced to commit as... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: 58c39605-bdbb-47d1-b0fa-f91169ac73e7 |
3ca3857d-164c-4870-b07f-407a07c2bce9 | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Civil society",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Trafficking in persons 42. The State Party should: (a) Ensure that all cases of trafficking in persons are promptly, thoroughly, effectively and impartially investigated, that perpetrators are prosecuted and, if convicted, punished with penalties commensurate with the gravity of the offence, and that victims receive fu... | 42. The State Party should: (a) Ensure that all cases of trafficking in persons are promptly, thoroughly, effectively and impartially investigated, that perpetrators are prosecuted and, if convicted, punished with penalties commensurate with the gravity of the offence, and that victims receive full reparation, includin... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: 3ca3857d-164c-4870-b07f-407a07c2bce9 |
701639b7-193f-45a4-a22d-f302b9fe1d34 | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists",
"Media"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information"
] | [
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms"
] | Freedom of expression 43.The Committee is concerned about legislative and policy changes, such as amendments to the Electronic Mass Media Law, in 2022, and to the National Security Concept, in 2023, which reportedly limit non-Latvian language content in public media. The Committee is further concerned that as of 1 Janu... | 43. The Committee is concerned about legislative and policy changes, such as amendments to the Electronic Mass Media Law, in 2022, and to the National Security Concept, in 2023, which reportedly limit non-Latvian language content in public media. The Committee is further concerned that as of 1 January 2026, public medi... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: 701639b7-193f-45a4-a22d-f302b9fe1d34 |
91a193bf-b9d9-459b-bebc-30a2f6f5fa89 | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists",
"Media"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information"
] | [
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Freedom of expression 44. The State Party should take all measures necessary to guarantee that everyone can exercise the right to freedom of expression, in accordance with article 19 of the Covenant and the Committee ’ s general comment No. 34 (2011) on the freedoms of opinion and expression. In particular, the State P... | 44. The State Party should take all measures necessary to guarantee that everyone can exercise the right to freedom of expression, in accordance with article 19 of the Covenant and the Committee ’ s general comment No. 34 (2011) on the freedoms of opinion and expression. In particular, the State Party should: (a) Recon... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: 91a193bf-b9d9-459b-bebc-30a2f6f5fa89 |
c41740b5-8885-4734-8852-2d81556c4b3a | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Good governance & corruption",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"Participation of women in political & public life"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"5.5 - Equal opportunities and participation in leadership"
] | Participation in public affairs 45.The Committee is concerned about the underrepresentation of women in political life, including at the local level, and by the fact that that most political parties have not adopted targeted measures to promote the participation of women in electoral processes. The Committee notes that... | 45. The Committee is concerned about the underrepresentation of women in political life, including at the local level, and by the fact that that most political parties have not adopted targeted measures to promote the participation of women in electoral processes. The Committee notes that some polling stations are repo... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: c41740b5-8885-4734-8852-2d81556c4b3a |
6c125f46-9246-47e5-bd24-fa2cf95da291 | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Good governance & corruption",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"Participation of women in political & public life"
] | [
"5.5 - Equal opportunities and participation in leadership"
] | Participation in public affairs 46. In accordance with article 25 of the Covenant and the Committee ’ s general comment No. 25 (1996) on participation in public affairs and the right to vote, the State Party should ensure the full enjoyment of the right to participate in public affairs, including by women and persons w... | 46. In accordance with article 25 of the Covenant and the Committee ’ s general comment No. 25 (1996) on participation in public affairs and the right to vote, the State Party should ensure the full enjoyment of the right to participate in public affairs, including by women and persons with disabilities. It should also... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: 6c125f46-9246-47e5-bd24-fa2cf95da291 |
ea35a7c7-d042-4f20-8759-e77add1bf78d | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Cultural rights",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote"
] | [
"4.1 - Free primary and secondary education",
"4.2 - Equal access to quality pre-primary education",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe schools",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Minorities 47.The Committee notes the amendments to the State Party’s education legislation aimed at transitioning all instruction in public schools to the Latvian language. The Committee is concerned that these measures may lead to indirect discrimination against linguistic minorities. While the Committee notes that l... | 47. The Committee notes the amendments to the State Party’s education legislation aimed at transitioning all instruction in public schools to the Latvian language. The Committee is concerned that these measures may lead to indirect discrimination against linguistic minorities. While the Committee notes that linguistic ... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: ea35a7c7-d042-4f20-8759-e77add1bf78d |
cf8a5027-bd0a-4b68-9708-b12e8951cc29 | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | CCPR | 2025-07-21 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Cultural rights",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Minorities 48. The State Party should ensure that language policies and practices do not result in indirect discrimination against linguistic minorities but rather promote social inclusion. It should monitor the effects on such minorities of the transition to Latvian as the language of instruction and raise awareness a... | 48. The State Party should ensure that language policies and practices do not result in indirect discrimination against linguistic minorities but rather promote social inclusion. It should monitor the effects on such minorities of the transition to Latvian as the language of instruction and raise awareness about educat... | CCPR | Latvia | CCPR/C/LVA/CO/4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7df64d14-e39f-43d9-a5b0-699f41b8c7f1 | AnnotationId: cf8a5027-bd0a-4b68-9708-b12e8951cc29 |
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