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CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1
CRPD
2025-04-28
2,025
Recommendations
[ "Viet Nam" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Law enforcement / police & prison officials", "Indigenous peoples", "Public officials", "Persons living in rural areas", "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees", "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Cultural rights", "Freedom of association", "Cooperation & consultation with civil society", "Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising", "National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans", "Persons with disabilities: accessibility, mobility", "Constitutional & ...
[ "16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making", "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms", "17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data" ]
Freedom of expression and opinion, and access to information (art. 21) 42. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Ensure that all government websites and digital platforms are...
42. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Ensure that all government websites and digital platforms are accessible, for example by complying with accessibility standards, suc...
CRPD | Viet Nam | CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: d75d2211-20f7-4834-bc9e-1fd524a01c38 | AnnotationId: beb8b04f-7df1-4190-b019-dbaf680cea06
5b22e063-5221-4941-a0f1-d4e98773a28e
CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1
CRPD
2025-04-28
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "Viet Nam" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Private life & privacy", "Persons with disabilities: protection against exploitation, violence & abuse", "Data collection & research" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS", "16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms", "3 - GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING", "17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data", "3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and pr...
Respect for privacy (art. 22) 43.The Committee is concerned about: (a)The unlawful sharing of personal and medical information of persons with disabilities, especially in medical and social services settings; (b)Surveillance or monitoring of persons with disabilities, particularly those with intellectual and/or psychos...
43. The Committee is concerned about: (a) The unlawful sharing of personal and medical information of persons with disabilities, especially in medical and social services settings; (b) Surveillance or monitoring of persons with disabilities, particularly those with intellectual and/or psychosocial disabilities, without...
CRPD | Viet Nam | CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: d75d2211-20f7-4834-bc9e-1fd524a01c38 | AnnotationId: 5b22e063-5221-4941-a0f1-d4e98773a28e
3c79ba61-ba9c-4e5d-85f5-7a46d76d810c
CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1
CRPD
2025-04-28
2,025
Recommendations
[ "Viet Nam" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Human rights defenders & activists", "Media", "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Private life & privacy", "Human rights & counter-terrorism", "Data collection & research" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS", "16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms", "17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data" ]
Respect for privacy (art. 22) 44. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Implement measures to prevent unauthorized disclosure of personal and medical records, ensuring privacy protections in all settings; (b) Ensure that monitoring and surveillance of persons with disabilities in institutional settings com...
44. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Implement measures to prevent unauthorized disclosure of personal and medical records, ensuring privacy protections in all settings; (b) Ensure that monitoring and surveillance of persons with disabilities in institutional settings complies with legal safeguards; (...
CRPD | Viet Nam | CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: d75d2211-20f7-4834-bc9e-1fd524a01c38 | AnnotationId: 3c79ba61-ba9c-4e5d-85f5-7a46d76d810c
677f3dc5-37ba-4615-b221-74ac2cae2930
CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1
CRPD
2025-04-28
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "Viet Nam" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Children", "Women & girls", "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Rights related to marriage & family", "Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising", "Right to health", "Data collection & research", "Sexual & reproductive health and rights" ]
[ "17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS", "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", "17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data" ]
Respect for home and the family (art. 23) 45.The Committee notes with concern: (a)The lack of periodic evaluation of foster families by a State agency to assess the conditions in which they keep children with disabilities, and their needs; (b)The absence of specific support for persons with disabilities who wish to mar...
45. The Committee notes with concern: (a) The lack of periodic evaluation of foster families by a State agency to assess the conditions in which they keep children with disabilities, and their needs; (b) The absence of specific support for persons with disabilities who wish to marry and have children, and the lack of s...
CRPD | Viet Nam | CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: d75d2211-20f7-4834-bc9e-1fd524a01c38 | AnnotationId: 677f3dc5-37ba-4615-b221-74ac2cae2930
82786f43-9c2f-46a9-ab6d-549f46b107cb
CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1
CRPD
2025-04-28
2,025
Recommendations
[ "Viet Nam" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Children", "Youth & juveniles", "Women & girls", "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Equality & non-discrimination", "Rights related to marriage & family", "Legal & institutional reform", "Right to health", "Children: family environment & alternative care", "Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion", "Data collection & research", "Sexual & reproductive health and rights", ...
[ "10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion", "17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS", "5 - GENDER EQUALITY", "4 - QUALITY EDUCATION", "4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship", "4.5 - No discrimination in education", "3.7 - Universal access to reproductive ...
Respect for home and the family (art. 23) 46. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Establish a mechanism for evaluating and following up with families with children with disabilities and foster families, ensuring the inclusion of children with disabilities into family and community life and identification...
46. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Establish a mechanism for evaluating and following up with families with children with disabilities and foster families, ensuring the inclusion of children with disabilities into family and community life and identification of their needs for financial, counselling...
CRPD | Viet Nam | CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: d75d2211-20f7-4834-bc9e-1fd524a01c38 | AnnotationId: 82786f43-9c2f-46a9-ab6d-549f46b107cb
903d7f97-6302-4c78-9853-7da1f6cdd826
CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1
CRPD
2025-04-28
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "Viet Nam" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Children", "Indigenous peoples", "Educational staff & students", "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Equality & non-discrimination", "National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans", "Persons with disabilities: accessibility, mobility", "Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion", "Data collection & research", "Right to education" ]
[ "10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion", "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS", "4 - QUALITY EDUCATION", "16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence", "4.5 - No discrimination in education", "10 - RE...
Education (art. 24) 47.The Committee is concerned about: (a)The persistence of segregated special education settings for all children with disabilities, especially those who need a higher level of support, and Indigenous persons with disabilities; (b)The lack of comprehensive plans for accessibility, reasonable accommo...
47. The Committee is concerned about: (a) The persistence of segregated special education settings for all children with disabilities, especially those who need a higher level of support, and Indigenous persons with disabilities; (b) The lack of comprehensive plans for accessibility, reasonable accommodations and educa...
CRPD | Viet Nam | CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: d75d2211-20f7-4834-bc9e-1fd524a01c38 | AnnotationId: 903d7f97-6302-4c78-9853-7da1f6cdd826
af1a93bc-db5a-4694-ab20-e92e81554e0d
CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1
CRPD
2025-04-28
2,025
Recommendations
[ "Viet Nam" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Indigenous peoples", "Persons living in rural areas", "Educational staff & students", "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Equality & non-discrimination", "Legal & institutional reform", "Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising", "National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans", "Ratification of & accession to international instruments", "Persons with disabilities: independence, i...
[ "16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making", "10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion", "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS", "4 - QUALITY EDUCATION", "4.5 - No discrimination in education", "16.10 - Ensure pub...
Education (art. 24) 48. Recalling its general comment No. 4 (2016) on the right to inclusive education and targets 4.5 and 4.a of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of organizations of persons with disabilities, le...
48. Recalling its general comment No. 4 (2016) on the right to inclusive education and targets 4.5 and 4.a of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of organizations of persons with disabilities, learners with disabili...
CRPD | Viet Nam | CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: d75d2211-20f7-4834-bc9e-1fd524a01c38 | AnnotationId: af1a93bc-db5a-4694-ab20-e92e81554e0d
b1e975d4-bfce-42d3-8ffd-edda0ece307a
CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1
CRPD
2025-04-28
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "Viet Nam" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Children", "Medical staff / health professionals", "Indigenous peoples", "Persons living in rural areas", "Women & girls", "Media", "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Equality & non-discrimination", "Cultural rights", "Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising", "Labour rights and right to work", "Right to health", "Data collection & research", "Right to social security", "Sexual & reproductive health and rights", "Right to education" ]
[ "3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage", "3.1 - Reduce maternal mortality", "17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS", "5 - GENDER EQUALITY", "4 - QUALITY EDUCATION", "8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay", "4.5 - No discrimination in education", "3.7 - Universal access to reproductive care,...
Health (art. 25) 49.The Committee is concerned about: (a)The lack of accessibility of health facilities’ infrastructure, including of ambulances and of equipment in general, of accessible information on health programmes and of accessible communication for persons with disabilities, including in their original language...
49. The Committee is concerned about: (a) The lack of accessibility of health facilities’ infrastructure, including of ambulances and of equipment in general, of accessible information on health programmes and of accessible communication for persons with disabilities, including in their original languages, in general c...
CRPD | Viet Nam | CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: d75d2211-20f7-4834-bc9e-1fd524a01c38 | AnnotationId: b1e975d4-bfce-42d3-8ffd-edda0ece307a
c9188995-1a42-4042-a0f3-b4d51a80eb85
CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1
CRPD
2025-04-28
2,025
Recommendations
[ "Viet Nam" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Children", "Medical staff / health professionals", "Indigenous peoples", "Persons living in rural areas", "Women & girls", "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Cultural rights", "Legal & institutional reform", "Cooperation & consultation with civil society", "Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising", "Labour rights and right to work", "Right to health", "Constitutional & legislative framework", "Data collection & research", "Right to social ...
[ "16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making", "8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH", "3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage", "3.1 - Reduce maternal mortality", "3.3 - Fight communicable diseases", "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS", ...
Health (art. 25) 50. Recalling targets 3.7 and 3.8 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Ensure that general clinics and hospitals provi...
50. Recalling targets 3.7 and 3.8 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Ensure that general clinics and hospitals provide accessible inf...
CRPD | Viet Nam | CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: d75d2211-20f7-4834-bc9e-1fd524a01c38 | AnnotationId: c9188995-1a42-4042-a0f3-b4d51a80eb85
84491e3a-427c-476e-9596-4d09a2b7d92e
CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1
CRPD
2025-04-28
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "Viet Nam" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising", "Labour rights and right to work", "Persons with disabilities: accessibility, mobility", "Right to health", "Data collection & research", "Right to social security", "Right to education" ]
[ "8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH", "10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion", "3.3 - Fight communicable diseases", "17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS", "4 - QUALITY EDUCATION", "17.2 - Implement all development assistance commitments", "8.5 - Full employment and decent work...
Habilitation and rehabilitation (art. 26) 51.Although the State Party reports having many rehabilitation centres throughout the country, the Committee is concerned that: (a)The proportion of persons with disabilities attending rehabilitation centres is very limited, with only 1.2 per cent of the total number visiting r...
51. Although the State Party reports having many rehabilitation centres throughout the country, the Committee is concerned that: (a) The proportion of persons with disabilities attending rehabilitation centres is very limited, with only 1.2 per cent of the total number visiting rehabilitation centres in 2016; (b) Perso...
CRPD | Viet Nam | CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: d75d2211-20f7-4834-bc9e-1fd524a01c38 | AnnotationId: 84491e3a-427c-476e-9596-4d09a2b7d92e
66055044-7569-45fb-89d4-08815e830a9e
CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1
CRPD
2025-04-28
2,025
Recommendations
[ "Viet Nam" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Legal & institutional reform", "Labour rights and right to work", "Right to health", "Constitutional & legislative framework", "Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion", "Data collection & research", "Right to social security", "Right to education" ]
[ "8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH", "10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion", "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS", "4 - QUALITY EDUCATION", "8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay", "4.5 - No discrimination in edu...
Habilitation and rehabilitation (art. 26) 52. Recalling the link between article 26 of the Convention and target 3.7 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that persons with disabilities and the organizations representing them receive clear and comprehensive info...
52. Recalling the link between article 26 of the Convention and target 3.7 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that persons with disabilities and the organizations representing them receive clear and comprehensive information about available rehabilitation ser...
CRPD | Viet Nam | CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: d75d2211-20f7-4834-bc9e-1fd524a01c38 | AnnotationId: 66055044-7569-45fb-89d4-08815e830a9e
0cdf5b34-eb34-4b42-938c-e79d096dc28e
CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1
CRPD
2025-04-28
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "Viet Nam" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Labour rights and right to work", "Data collection & research" ]
[ "8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH", "17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS", "4 - QUALITY EDUCATION", "8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay", "4.5 - No discrimination in education", "17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data" ]
Work and employment (art. 27) 53. The Committee is concerned that: (a)The State Party continues to train persons with disabilities in activities such as massage therapy, computer maintenance and artisanal production, offering mainly professional subjects that “fit” their type of impairment; (b)The number of persons wit...
53. The Committee is concerned that: (a) The State Party continues to train persons with disabilities in activities such as massage therapy, computer maintenance and artisanal production, offering mainly professional subjects that “fit” their type of impairment; (b) The number of persons with disabilities receiving ade...
CRPD | Viet Nam | CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: d75d2211-20f7-4834-bc9e-1fd524a01c38 | AnnotationId: 0cdf5b34-eb34-4b42-938c-e79d096dc28e
306aab6f-320a-4f31-a104-082adc8f0eab
CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1
CRPD
2025-04-28
2,025
Recommendations
[ "Viet Nam" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Indigenous peoples", "Persons living in rural areas", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups", "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Legal & institutional reform", "Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising", "Labour rights and right to work", "Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion", "Data collection & research" ]
[ "16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making", "8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH", "10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion", "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS", "4 - QUALITY EDUCATION", "8.5 - Full employme...
Work and employment (art. 27) 54. Recalling its general comment No. 8 (2022), and in line with target 8.5 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizatio...
54. Recalling its general comment No. 8 (2022), and in line with target 8.5 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Ensure that persons wi...
CRPD | Viet Nam | CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: d75d2211-20f7-4834-bc9e-1fd524a01c38 | AnnotationId: 306aab6f-320a-4f31-a104-082adc8f0eab
232af820-9d66-4741-85e3-555729402369
CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1
CRPD
2025-04-28
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "Viet Nam" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Persons living in poverty", "Persons living in rural areas", "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Human rights & poverty", "Legal & institutional reform", "National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans", "Right to health", "Constitutional & legislative framework", "Data collection & research", "Right to social security", "Right to adequate housing", "Right to an ...
[ "11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES", "10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion", "17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS", "10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality", "1.2 - Reduce poverty at least by 50%", "11.1 - Safe and affordable housing", "1 - NO POVE...
Adequate standard of living and social protection (art. 28) 55.The Committee is concerned that: (a)Persons with disabilities are not benefiting from or having progress reported under the National Programme for Sustainable Poverty Reduction and the National Plan for New Rural Development based on the specific indicators...
55. The Committee is concerned that: (a) Persons with disabilities are not benefiting from or having progress reported under the National Programme for Sustainable Poverty Reduction and the National Plan for New Rural Development based on the specific indicators developed; (b) There is a lack of dissemination regarding...
CRPD | Viet Nam | CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: d75d2211-20f7-4834-bc9e-1fd524a01c38 | AnnotationId: 232af820-9d66-4741-85e3-555729402369
37b03146-1970-4db4-8c8f-6bea3f17b53e
CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1
CRPD
2025-04-28
2,025
Recommendations
[ "Viet Nam" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Persons living in poverty", "Persons living in rural areas", "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Human rights & poverty", "Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation", "National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans", "Right to health", "Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion", "Data collection & research", "Right to social se...
[ "11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES", "3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage", "10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion", "17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS", "10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality", "1.2 - Reduce poverty at least by 50%", "11.1 -...
Adequate standard of living and social protection (art. 28) 56. Recalling links between article 28 of the Convention and target 10.2 of the Sustainable Development Goals, which seek to empower and to promote the economic inclusion of all persons, irrespective of disability status, the Committee recommends that the Stat...
56. Recalling links between article 28 of the Convention and target 10.2 of the Sustainable Development Goals, which seek to empower and to promote the economic inclusion of all persons, irrespective of disability status, the Committee recommends that the State Party : (a) Ensure that persons with disabilities are cove...
CRPD | Viet Nam | CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: d75d2211-20f7-4834-bc9e-1fd524a01c38 | AnnotationId: 37b03146-1970-4db4-8c8f-6bea3f17b53e
e5e6e4fd-0c4d-4a0b-bdc5-ddd541ed243a
CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1
CRPD
2025-04-28
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "Viet Nam" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote", "Data collection & research" ]
[ "16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making", "17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS", "17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data" ]
Participation in political and public life (art. 29) 57.The Committee is concerned that: (a)Persons with disabilities who are unable to vote because of their disability have to ask another person to vote on their behalf; (b)Voting procedures, polling stations and election-related information are often inaccessible, res...
57. The Committee is concerned that: (a) Persons with disabilities who are unable to vote because of their disability have to ask another person to vote on their behalf; (b) Voting procedures, polling stations and election-related information are often inaccessible, restricting the political participation and the elect...
CRPD | Viet Nam | CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: d75d2211-20f7-4834-bc9e-1fd524a01c38 | AnnotationId: e5e6e4fd-0c4d-4a0b-bdc5-ddd541ed243a
a8673cf1-3195-4a85-b50e-47886fbab842
CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1
CRPD
2025-04-28
2,025
Recommendations
[ "Viet Nam" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote", "Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion", "Data collection & research" ]
[ "16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making", "17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS", "17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data" ]
Participation in political and public life (art. 29) 58 . The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that all persons with disabilities, regardless of their level of support needs, are provided with the necessary assistance to exercise their right to vote and to be elected; (b) Take concrete measures to ...
58 . The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that all persons with disabilities, regardless of their level of support needs, are provided with the necessary assistance to exercise their right to vote and to be elected; (b) Take concrete measures to ensure the full accessibility of elections, including...
CRPD | Viet Nam | CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: d75d2211-20f7-4834-bc9e-1fd524a01c38 | AnnotationId: a8673cf1-3195-4a85-b50e-47886fbab842
4d4d5cea-7e0e-4615-9b41-7e1f51462437
CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1
CRPD
2025-04-28
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "Viet Nam" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Cultural rights", "Persons with disabilities: accessibility, mobility" ]
[ "8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH", "17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS", "8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay", "17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data" ]
Participation in cultural life, recreation, leisure and sport (art. 30) 59.The Committee is concerned about: (a)The lack of information and communication on physical accessibility and the lack of physical accessibility itself of cinemas, theatres, libraries, beaches and hotels and recreational and cultural venues; (b)T...
59. The Committee is concerned about: (a) The lack of information and communication on physical accessibility and the lack of physical accessibility itself of cinemas, theatres, libraries, beaches and hotels and recreational and cultural venues; (b) The lack of participation of persons with disabilities in recreational...
CRPD | Viet Nam | CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: d75d2211-20f7-4834-bc9e-1fd524a01c38 | AnnotationId: 4d4d5cea-7e0e-4615-9b41-7e1f51462437
99859c23-e136-4007-bd5c-6b0c5b934cdb
CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1
CRPD
2025-04-28
2,025
Recommendations
[ "Viet Nam" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Cultural rights", "Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising", "Persons with disabilities: accessibility, mobility" ]
[ "17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS", "17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data" ]
Participation in cultural life, recreation, leisure and sport (art. 30) 60. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Establish a comprehensive programme to ensure information an...
60. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Establish a comprehensive programme to ensure information and communication on physical accessibility, and implement physical access...
CRPD | Viet Nam | CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: d75d2211-20f7-4834-bc9e-1fd524a01c38 | AnnotationId: 99859c23-e136-4007-bd5c-6b0c5b934cdb
f0132a90-f04b-4a04-9e21-836ec7f30c9a
CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1
CRPD
2025-04-28
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "Viet Nam" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Equality & non-discrimination", "Legal & institutional reform", "Constitutional & legislative framework", "Data collection & research" ]
[ "17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS", "17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data" ]
Statistics and data collection (art. 31) 61.The Committee is concerned about: (a)The lack of a disaggregated data-collection system and unified indicators across the State Party concerning the human rights of persons with disabilities, and identifying barriers in their exercise of those rights; (b)The fact that the res...
61. The Committee is concerned about: (a) The lack of a disaggregated data-collection system and unified indicators across the State Party concerning the human rights of persons with disabilities, and identifying barriers in their exercise of those rights; (b) The fact that the results of the first National Study on Pe...
CRPD | Viet Nam | CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: d75d2211-20f7-4834-bc9e-1fd524a01c38 | AnnotationId: f0132a90-f04b-4a04-9e21-836ec7f30c9a
2afce427-f9ce-4a4b-a553-57dc3365c8fb
CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1
CRPD
2025-04-28
2,025
Recommendations
[ "Viet Nam" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Refugees & asylum seekers", "Migrants", "Persons living in rural areas", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups", "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Equality & non-discrimination", "Inter-State cooperation and assistance", "Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion", "Data collection & research" ]
[ "10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion", "17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data" ]
Statistics and data collection (art. 31) 62. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Utilize the Washington Group short set of questions on functioning, and the policy marker on the inclusion and empowerment of persons with disabilities of the Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Economic...
62. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Utilize the Washington Group short set of questions on functioning, and the policy marker on the inclusion and empowerment of persons with disabilities of the Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, promote in...
CRPD | Viet Nam | CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: d75d2211-20f7-4834-bc9e-1fd524a01c38 | AnnotationId: 2afce427-f9ce-4a4b-a553-57dc3365c8fb
26299d30-56f0-450b-8759-904575a495fc
CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1
CRPD
2025-04-28
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "Viet Nam" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Inter-State cooperation and assistance", "Data collection & research" ]
[ "17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS", "17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data" ]
International cooperation (art. 32) 63.The Committee is concerned about the lack of clarity on how persons with disabilities are involved in deciding how funds from international cooperation for disability support programmes will be distributed.
63. The Committee is concerned about the lack of clarity on how persons with disabilities are involved in deciding how funds from international cooperation for disability support programmes will be distributed.
CRPD | Viet Nam | CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: d75d2211-20f7-4834-bc9e-1fd524a01c38 | AnnotationId: 26299d30-56f0-450b-8759-904575a495fc
f0d3b9bb-e855-4429-8bea-b681a1606cc8
CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1
CRPD
2025-04-28
2,025
Recommendations
[ "Viet Nam" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Inter-State cooperation and assistance", "Legal & institutional reform", "Cooperation & consultation with civil society", "National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans", "Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion", "2030 Agenda & other voluntary commitments" ]
[ "16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making", "10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion", "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data" ]
International cooperation (art. 32) 64. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Adopt concrete measures to ensure close consultation with and the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations, in international cooperation agreements and programmes, specifically i...
64. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Adopt concrete measures to ensure close consultation with and the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations, in international cooperation agreements and programmes, specifically in the implementation and monitoring ...
CRPD | Viet Nam | CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: d75d2211-20f7-4834-bc9e-1fd524a01c38 | AnnotationId: f0d3b9bb-e855-4429-8bea-b681a1606cc8
870b1459-8f48-483c-ba1d-23767488ae81
CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1
CRPD
2025-04-28
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "Viet Nam" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Legal & institutional reform", "Data collection & research" ]
[ "17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS", "17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data" ]
National implementation and monitoring (art. 33) 65.The Committee is concerned that: (a)There is insufficient clarity regarding participation by, and support for the involvement of, persons with disabilities and their representative organizations in the National Committee on Disability – the national body responsible f...
65. The Committee is concerned that: (a) There is insufficient clarity regarding participation by, and support for the involvement of, persons with disabilities and their representative organizations in the National Committee on Disability – the national body responsible for coordinating, implementing and monitoring th...
CRPD | Viet Nam | CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: d75d2211-20f7-4834-bc9e-1fd524a01c38 | AnnotationId: 870b1459-8f48-483c-ba1d-23767488ae81
93e0a6a5-674a-4a3a-8f22-c013ffcea18a
CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1
CRPD
2025-04-28
2,025
Recommendations
[ "Viet Nam" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Legal & institutional reform", "Independent Monitoring Mechanism (IMM)", "Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote", "Data collection & research", "National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)" ]
[ "16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime", "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS", "17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data" ]
National implementation and monitoring (art. 33) 66. Recalling its guidelines on independent monitoring frameworks and their participation in the work of the Committee , the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that persons with disabilities and their representative organizations are convened and recei...
66. Recalling its guidelines on independent monitoring frameworks and their participation in the work of the Committee , the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that persons with disabilities and their representative organizations are convened and receive the necessary support for their participation ...
CRPD | Viet Nam | CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: d75d2211-20f7-4834-bc9e-1fd524a01c38 | AnnotationId: 93e0a6a5-674a-4a3a-8f22-c013ffcea18a
e6adeaa9-04f3-46db-a972-b2ad6e99b4d2
CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1
CRPD
2025-04-28
2,025
Recommendations
[ "Viet Nam" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Children", "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies", "Persons with disabilities: accessibility, mobility", "Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion", "Data collection & research", "Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS", "16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms", "17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data" ]
Dissemination of information 67. The Committee emphasizes the importance of all the recommendations contained in the present concluding observations. With regard to urgent measures that must be taken, the Committee would like to draw the State Party ’ s attention to the recommendations contained in paragraphs 6, on the...
67. The Committee emphasizes the importance of all the recommendations contained in the present concluding observations. With regard to urgent measures that must be taken, the Committee would like to draw the State Party ’ s attention to the recommendations contained in paragraphs 6, on the participation of persons wit...
CRPD | Viet Nam | CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: d75d2211-20f7-4834-bc9e-1fd524a01c38 | AnnotationId: e6adeaa9-04f3-46db-a972-b2ad6e99b4d2
2ff03eb5-ad9e-4dfc-bedf-6d215854272d
CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1
CRPD
2025-04-28
2,025
Recommendations
[ "Viet Nam" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Medical staff / health professionals", "Public officials", "Educational staff & students", "Media", "Judges, lawyers and prosecutors", "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies", "Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising", "National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans", "Ratification of & accession to international instruments", "Data collection & research" ]
[ "17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS", "17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data" ]
Dissemination of information 68. The Committee requests the State Party to implement the recommendations contained in the present concluding observations. It recommends that the State Party transmit the concluding observations for consideration and action to members of the Government and Parliament, officials in releva...
68. The Committee requests the State Party to implement the recommendations contained in the present concluding observations. It recommends that the State Party transmit the concluding observations for consideration and action to members of the Government and Parliament, officials in relevant ministries, local authorit...
CRPD | Viet Nam | CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: d75d2211-20f7-4834-bc9e-1fd524a01c38 | AnnotationId: 2ff03eb5-ad9e-4dfc-bedf-6d215854272d
754c3101-8588-4b6d-8c6d-55a988011b07
CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1
CRPD
2025-04-28
2,025
Recommendations
[ "Viet Nam" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Civil society", "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Cooperation & consultation with civil society", "Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies", "Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising" ]
[ "17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS", "17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data" ]
Dissemination of information 69. The Committee strongly encourages the State Party to involve civil society organizations, in particular organizations of persons with disabilities, in the preparation of its periodic report.
69. The Committee strongly encourages the State Party to involve civil society organizations, in particular organizations of persons with disabilities, in the preparation of its periodic report.
CRPD | Viet Nam | CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: d75d2211-20f7-4834-bc9e-1fd524a01c38 | AnnotationId: 754c3101-8588-4b6d-8c6d-55a988011b07
a91cc5cd-16b4-42a5-9e9a-a67c3ad76e5c
CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1
CRPD
2025-04-28
2,025
Recommendations
[ "Viet Nam" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups", "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Cooperation & consultation with civil society", "Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies", "Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising", "Ratification of & accession to international instruments" ]
[ "17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS", "17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data" ]
Dissemination of information 70. The Committee requests the State Party to disseminate the present concluding observations widely, including to non-governmental organizations and organizations of persons with disabilities, and to persons with disabilities themselves and members of their families, in national and minori...
70. The Committee requests the State Party to disseminate the present concluding observations widely, including to non-governmental organizations and organizations of persons with disabilities, and to persons with disabilities themselves and members of their families, in national and minority languages, including sign ...
CRPD | Viet Nam | CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: d75d2211-20f7-4834-bc9e-1fd524a01c38 | AnnotationId: a91cc5cd-16b4-42a5-9e9a-a67c3ad76e5c
869aed6a-27a2-4d06-a6e2-0ecb23234d01
CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1
CRPD
2025-04-28
2,025
Recommendations
[ "Viet Nam" ]
[ "Asia-Pacific" ]
[]
[ "Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies" ]
[ "17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS", "17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data" ]
Next periodic report 71. The combined second, third and fourth periodic reports are in principle due on 5 March 2033, under the simplified reporting procedure. The Committee will establish and communicate the exact due date of the combined periodic reports of the State Party in line with a future clear and regularized ...
71. The combined second, third and fourth periodic reports are in principle due on 5 March 2033, under the simplified reporting procedure. The Committee will establish and communicate the exact due date of the combined periodic reports of the State Party in line with a future clear and regularized schedule for reportin...
CRPD | Viet Nam | CRPD/C/VNM/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: d75d2211-20f7-4834-bc9e-1fd524a01c38 | AnnotationId: 869aed6a-27a2-4d06-a6e2-0ecb23234d01
b7ac24a4-fbfc-44d6-a997-86db560e747b
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation", "Constitutional & legislative framework" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
Domestic application of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights 6.The Committee remains concerned that not all Covenant rights are fully incorporated into domestic law, limiting their enforceability in courts. While acknowledging the decision to halt the Bill of Rights, the Committee remains ...
6. The Committee remains concerned that not all Covenant rights are fully incorporated into domestic law, limiting their enforceability in courts. While acknowledging the decision to halt the Bill of Rights, the Committee remains concerned that similar efforts have been pursued through other legislative avenues. In add...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: b7ac24a4-fbfc-44d6-a997-86db560e747b
e1fe57de-682e-4ef6-9d14-aa1828fb00f4
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Judges, lawyers and prosecutors" ]
[ "Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation", "Legal & institutional reform", "Access to justice & remedy", "Constitutional & legislative framework" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all" ]
Domestic application of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights 7. Recalling its previous recommendations, the Committee urges the State Party: (a) To undertake an independent review of the legal and policy framework for economic, social and cultural rights, along with the devolved government...
7. Recalling its previous recommendations, the Committee urges the State Party: (a) To undertake an independent review of the legal and policy framework for economic, social and cultural rights, along with the devolved governments in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, the Crown dependencies and the overseas territor...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: e1fe57de-682e-4ef6-9d14-aa1828fb00f4
254eea33-a74c-4f89-a368-9c296d2d9d47
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS" ]
Reservations 8.The Committee notes the State Party’s position regarding its reservations to the Covenant. It remains concerned, however, that the reservations continue to be maintained, including some that have become obsolete.
8. The Committee notes the State Party’s position regarding its reservations to the Covenant. It remains concerned, however, that the reservations continue to be maintained, including some that have become obsolete.
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: 254eea33-a74c-4f89-a368-9c296d2d9d47
414ebb67-2096-4820-8bd0-3c96db62541c
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS" ]
Reservations 9. Recalling its previous recommendation, the Committee urges the State Party to reconsider and withdraw all its reservations to the Covenant, particularly those to articles 1, 2, 6, 7, 9 and 10 (2), to ensure the Covenant’s full and effective application across all the territories under its jurisdiction a...
9. Recalling its previous recommendation, the Committee urges the State Party to reconsider and withdraw all its reservations to the Covenant, particularly those to articles 1, 2, 6, 7, 9 and 10 (2), to ensure the Covenant’s full and effective application across all the territories under its jurisdiction and those unde...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: 414ebb67-2096-4820-8bd0-3c96db62541c
f076494a-4318-4aa9-bd97-b22670c2975e
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Business & Human Rights", "Access to justice & remedy" ]
[ "12.6 - Encourage sustainable practices for companies" ]
Business and human rights 10.The Committee notes the State Party’s efforts to develop a national baseline assessment for implementing the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. It remains concerned, however, about the absence of a comprehensive regulatory framework for human rights due diligence and the limit...
10. The Committee notes the State Party’s efforts to develop a national baseline assessment for implementing the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. It remains concerned, however, about the absence of a comprehensive regulatory framework for human rights due diligence and the limited access to remedy for n...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: f076494a-4318-4aa9-bd97-b22670c2975e
3cf96141-62ff-4a2e-82fc-acf043f6f97a
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Business & Human Rights", "Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation", "National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans", "Access to justice & remedy", "Constitutional & legislative framework" ]
[ "12.6 - Encourage sustainable practices for companies" ]
Business and human rights 11. Recalling its previous recommendation, the Committee urges the State Party, along with the devolved governments of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales: (a) To establish a legal framework requiring businesses to conduct human rights due diligence, ensuring accountability for violations of ...
11. Recalling its previous recommendation, the Committee urges the State Party, along with the devolved governments of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales: (a) To establish a legal framework requiring businesses to conduct human rights due diligence, ensuring accountability for violations of economic, social and cultu...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: 3cf96141-62ff-4a2e-82fc-acf043f6f97a
336249c2-b7de-4cbf-9276-48ca47e62615
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Human rights & climate change" ]
[ "13.2 - Integrate climate change measures" ]
Climate change 12.While noting the climate change mitigation measures adopted, the Committee is concerned that the State Party is not on track to meet its nationally determined contribution under the Paris Agreement.
12. While noting the climate change mitigation measures adopted, the Committee is concerned that the State Party is not on track to meet its nationally determined contribution under the Paris Agreement.
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: 336249c2-b7de-4cbf-9276-48ca47e62615
689f25c6-08a3-4f32-9cd4-0c9ee6d1b4dc
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans", "Human rights & climate change", "Land & property rights" ]
[ "12.2 - Sustainable management and use of natural resources", "13.2 - Integrate climate change measures" ]
Climate change 13. The Committee recommends that the State Party, pursuing a whole-of-government approach, take all measures necessary to meet its nationally determined contribution under the Paris Agreement and implement its net-zero strategy, particularly in the energy, transport, land use, agriculture and building s...
13. The Committee recommends that the State Party, pursuing a whole-of-government approach, take all measures necessary to meet its nationally determined contribution under the Paris Agreement and implement its net-zero strategy, particularly in the energy, transport, land use, agriculture and building sectors. It furt...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: 689f25c6-08a3-4f32-9cd4-0c9ee6d1b4dc
e2f31529-fbbc-4d22-b8b4-c8451fba25d5
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)" ]
[ "10.5 - Improve regulation of global financial markets and institutions", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES" ]
Obligations of a State Party under the Covenant as a member of international financial institutions 14.The Committee regrets that the State Party, as a member of such international financial institutions as the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, has not taken sufficient steps to ensure that the conditional...
14. The Committee regrets that the State Party, as a member of such international financial institutions as the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, has not taken sufficient steps to ensure that the conditionalities that those institutions attach to loans and debt servicing do not result in unjustified retro...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: e2f31529-fbbc-4d22-b8b4-c8451fba25d5
6090a883-87f6-4b94-9447-03adc9e179e8
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Vulnerable persons/groups" ]
[ "Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation", "Economic policy and foreign debt" ]
[ "10.5 - Improve regulation of global financial markets and institutions", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES" ]
Obligations of a State Party under the Covenant as a member of international financial institutions 15. The Committee recommends that the State Party make every effort to ensure that the international financial institutions of which it is a member do not attach unsustainable loan conditionalities or impose excessive de...
15. The Committee recommends that the State Party make every effort to ensure that the international financial institutions of which it is a member do not attach unsustainable loan conditionalities or impose excessive debt-servicing burdens that would undermine the capacity of borrowing States, particularly developing ...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: 6090a883-87f6-4b94-9447-03adc9e179e8
c4e76542-8c99-43d2-b754-c68d43d70dac
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Inter-State cooperation and assistance" ]
[ "3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage", "17.2 - Implement all development assistance commitments" ]
Official development assistance 16.While noting the State Party’s constrained fiscal situation, the Committee expresses concern over the reduction of its official development assistance from 0.7 to 0.5 per cent of its gross national income. It is also concerned about the lack of effective mechanisms to assess the impac...
16. While noting the State Party’s constrained fiscal situation, the Committee expresses concern over the reduction of its official development assistance from 0.7 to 0.5 per cent of its gross national income. It is also concerned about the lack of effective mechanisms to assess the impact of operations funded by devel...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: c4e76542-8c99-43d2-b754-c68d43d70dac
801e0f1a-3d68-40a2-8dcc-d96b58aa354e
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Inter-State cooperation and assistance", "Legal & institutional reform", "Labour rights and right to work", "Right to health", "Right to education", "Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)", "Right to an adequate standard of living" ]
[ "17.2 - Implement all development assistance commitments" ]
Official development assistance 17. The Committee encourages the State Party to reattain its official development assistance target of 0.7 per cent of its gross national income as soon as possible and urges the State Party: (a) To strengthen the measures designed to analyse the impact that operations funded by developm...
17. The Committee encourages the State Party to reattain its official development assistance target of 0.7 per cent of its gross national income as soon as possible and urges the State Party: (a) To strengthen the measures designed to analyse the impact that operations funded by development assistance institutions have...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: 801e0f1a-3d68-40a2-8dcc-d96b58aa354e
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CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Persons living in poverty" ]
[ "Equality & non-discrimination", "Human rights & poverty", "Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation", "Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)", "Right to an adequate standard of living" ]
[ "10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality", "1 - NO POVERTY", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES" ]
Maximum available resources 18.The Committee is concerned that, despite the measures set out in the Autumn Budget 2024, the State Party’s fiscal policy is not effectively addressing income inequality or reducing poverty, while also hindering the mobilization of the maximum available resources for the implementation of ...
18. The Committee is concerned that, despite the measures set out in the Autumn Budget 2024, the State Party’s fiscal policy is not effectively addressing income inequality or reducing poverty, while also hindering the mobilization of the maximum available resources for the implementation of Covenant rights. It is furt...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: a441d41a-adee-4eab-9d4f-04f0327a2b03
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CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Vulnerable persons/groups" ]
[ "Business & Human Rights", "Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation", "Labour rights and right to work", "Right to health", "Right to food", "Right to social security", "Land & property rights", "Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)", "Right to adequat...
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources", "2.1 - Universal access to safe and nutritious food", "11.1 - Safe and affordable housing", "3.c - Increase health financing and workforce support for developing countries", ...
Maximum available resources 19. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Adopt a more efficient, progressive and socially just fiscal policy by ending the income tax thresholds freeze introduced in 2022 and by reviewing the share of corporate, capital gains, inheritance and property taxes in total State reven...
19. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Adopt a more efficient, progressive and socially just fiscal policy by ending the income tax thresholds freeze introduced in 2022 and by reviewing the share of corporate, capital gains, inheritance and property taxes in total State revenue to broaden the tax base a...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: 166a1832-f093-437b-99ba-8cb76cc2a769
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CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Economic policy and foreign debt", "Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS" ]
Maximum available resources 20.The Committee notes the State Party’s efforts to combat tax evasion and cross-border tax abuse, including the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 and the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022. It remains concerned, however, that financial secrecy laws and lenient...
20. The Committee notes the State Party’s efforts to combat tax evasion and cross-border tax abuse, including the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 and the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022. It remains concerned, however, that financial secrecy laws and lenient tax regimes in the Crown d...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: 5f94ddf3-83e4-449e-9034-3f06507d4ebf
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CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Human rights defenders & activists" ]
[ "Business & Human Rights" ]
[ "16.4 - Combat organized crime and illicit financial and arms flows", "10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality", "12.6 - Encourage sustainable practices for companies" ]
Maximum available resources 21. The Committee recommends that the State Party, along with the devolved governments, the relevant authorities of the Crown dependencies and the overseas territories: (a) Strengthen efforts to combat illicit financial flows, tax evasion and fraud, particularly by wealthy individuals and bu...
21. The Committee recommends that the State Party, along with the devolved governments, the relevant authorities of the Crown dependencies and the overseas territories: (a) Strengthen efforts to combat illicit financial flows, tax evasion and fraud, particularly by wealthy individuals and businesses, by establishing pu...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: 0ba82c60-5a6c-446d-94df-ce76090bae26
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CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Vulnerable persons/groups" ]
[ "Equality & non-discrimination", "Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation", "Economic policy and foreign debt" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality" ]
Austerity measures 22.Recalling its previous recommendation, the Committee regrets the lack of information on the cumulative impact of the decade-long austerity measures, which have eroded the enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights. It is also concerned that the ongoing fiscal consolidation could further red...
22. Recalling its previous recommendation, the Committee regrets the lack of information on the cumulative impact of the decade-long austerity measures, which have eroded the enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights. It is also concerned that the ongoing fiscal consolidation could further reduce social spendin...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: 36273f3d-e3a8-4f13-9482-a80e11756a86
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CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Vulnerable persons/groups" ]
[ "Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation", "Labour rights and right to work", "Economic policy and foreign debt", "Right to health", "Right to social security", "Right to adequate housing" ]
[ "10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality", "4.5 - No discrimination in education", "11.1 - Safe and affordable housing", "1.3 - Implement social protection systems" ]
Austerity measures 23. The Committee urges the State Party: (a) To conduct an independent assessment of the cumulative impact of the austerity measures introduced since 2010 on economic, social and cultural rights, focusing on disadvantaged groups, regional disparities and the effects of subsequent policy shifts; (b) T...
23. The Committee urges the State Party: (a) To conduct an independent assessment of the cumulative impact of the austerity measures introduced since 2010 on economic, social and cultural rights, focusing on disadvantaged groups, regional disparities and the effects of subsequent policy shifts; (b) To take all measures...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: 0e445b49-659b-4e8b-a652-886754be0f24
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CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Vulnerable persons/groups", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Equality & non-discrimination", "Racial discrimination", "Constitutional & legislative framework" ]
[ "16.b - Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
Non-discrimination 24.The Committee notes the adoption of the Prevention of Discrimination (Guernsey) Ordinance 2022, the Equality Act 2017 in the Isle of Man and the Discrimination (Jersey) Law 2013. It remains concerned, however, that not all jurisdictions have comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation. In additi...
24. The Committee notes the adoption of the Prevention of Discrimination (Guernsey) Ordinance 2022, the Equality Act 2017 in the Isle of Man and the Discrimination (Jersey) Law 2013. It remains concerned, however, that not all jurisdictions have comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation. In addition, the Committee ...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: 23b70b1d-e9b9-4abd-a69e-29b4f7bc4b0b
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CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Refugees & asylum seekers", "Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers", "Migrants", "People of African Descent", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups", "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Equality & non-discrimination", "Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation", "Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising", "Racial discrimination", "Constitutional & legislative framework", "Right to social security", "Right to education", "Right to adequate h...
[ "16.b - Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws", "4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship", "4.5 - No discrimination in education", "11.1 - Safe and affordable housing", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination", "1.3 - Implement social protection systems" ...
Non-discrimination 25. The Committee recommends that the State Party, along with the devolved governments, the overseas territories and the Crown dependencies: (a) Ensure the adoption of a comprehensive anti-discrimination and equality law, particularly in Northern Ireland, in accordance with article 2 (2) of the Coven...
25. The Committee recommends that the State Party, along with the devolved governments, the overseas territories and the Crown dependencies: (a) Ensure the adoption of a comprehensive anti-discrimination and equality law, particularly in Northern Ireland, in accordance with article 2 (2) of the Covenant and guided by t...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: bfbbb8a3-9e1b-4d92-8469-22c2cee2e8d1
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CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Refugees & asylum seekers", "Migrants" ]
[ "Equality & non-discrimination", "National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans", "Constitutional & legislative framework" ]
[ "10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies", "10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion" ]
Migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers 26.The Committee notes the Refugee Employability Programme in England, the New Scots Refugee Integration Strategy 2024 in Scotland and the Nation of Sanctuary – Refugee and Asylum Seeker Plan 2019 in Wales. It is concerned, however, that discriminatory migration and asylum legislat...
26. The Committee notes the Refugee Employability Programme in England, the New Scots Refugee Integration Strategy 2024 in Scotland and the Nation of Sanctuary – Refugee and Asylum Seeker Plan 2019 in Wales. It is concerned, however, that discriminatory migration and asylum legislation, such as the Safety of Rwanda (As...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: 292a1acb-2baa-446b-8745-181566f89a22
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CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Refugees & asylum seekers", "Persons living in poverty", "Migrants", "Stateless persons" ]
[ "Equality & non-discrimination", "Human rights & poverty", "Administration of justice & fair trial", "Labour rights and right to work", "National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans", "Constitutional & legislative framework", "Right to social security", "Right to educa...
[ "10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies", "10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion", "1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources", "1 - NO POVERTY", "16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration", "16.3 - Promote...
Migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers 27. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Review and repeal any laws that discriminate against migrant groups or limit access to rights for asylum-seekers, refugees, migrants and stateless persons, ensuring full compliance with Covenant provisions; (b) Guarantee access...
27. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Review and repeal any laws that discriminate against migrant groups or limit access to rights for asylum-seekers, refugees, migrants and stateless persons, ensuring full compliance with Covenant provisions; (b) Guarantee access to asylum and statelessness determina...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: af4b2ee9-5c30-41b7-be95-54cb4cf5f413
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CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation" ]
[ "10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion" ]
Situation of British National (Overseas) visa holders 28.The Committee is concerned that British National (Overseas) visa holders face significant barriers to their economic, social and cultural rights, which exacerbate inequalities and hinder integration (arts. 2 (2), 6, 9, 13 and 14).
28. The Committee is concerned that British National (Overseas) visa holders face significant barriers to their economic, social and cultural rights, which exacerbate inequalities and hinder integration (arts. 2 (2), 6, 9, 13 and 14).
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: a3e0fa11-d04a-4b6d-a2ef-63b39b1003a7
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CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising", "Labour rights and right to work", "Right to social security" ]
[ "8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH", "10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES" ]
Situation of British National (Overseas) visa holders 29. The Committee recommends that the State Party, along with the devolved governments: (a) Remove barriers to labour market access for British National (Overseas) visa holders by ensuring the recognition of qualifications, job training opportunities and access to s...
29. The Committee recommends that the State Party, along with the devolved governments: (a) Remove barriers to labour market access for British National (Overseas) visa holders by ensuring the recognition of qualifications, job training opportunities and access to social security and public funds; (b) Guarantee home fe...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: ebef8ca5-f534-44d9-9597-7f80ba1a6870
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CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Women & girls" ]
[ "Violence against women", "Equality & non-discrimination", "Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising", "Ratification of & accession to international instruments", "Sexual & gender-based violence", "Discrimination against women" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "5 - GENDER EQUALITY", "5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women" ]
Equality between men and women 30.While noting the adoption of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and the ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence in 2022, the Committee remains concerned about persistent gender inequalities, gender-based violenc...
30. While noting the adoption of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and the ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence in 2022, the Committee remains concerned about persistent gender inequalities, gender-based violence and stereotypes, which hinde...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: 9fa0feec-1804-4da6-9bc8-10e19fc391e7
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CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Refugees & asylum seekers", "Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers", "Migrants", "People of African Descent", "Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)", "Women & girls", "Media", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups", "Persons with disab...
[ "Violence against women", "Equality & non-discrimination", "Legal & institutional reform", "Support to victims & witnesses", "Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising", "Access to justice & remedy", "Constitutional & legislative framework", "Sexual & gender-based violence", "Right to so...
[ "3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage", "8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay", "4.5 - No discrimination in education", "5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all", "5.5 - Equal opportunities and participatio...
Equality between men and women 31. Recalling its general comment No. 16 (2005) on the equal right of men and women to the enjoyment of all economic, social and cultural rights, the Committee recommends that the State Party, along with the devolved governments of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales: (a) Intensify effor...
31. Recalling its general comment No. 16 (2005) on the equal right of men and women to the enjoyment of all economic, social and cultural rights, the Committee recommends that the State Party, along with the devolved governments of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales: (a) Intensify efforts to combat negative gender st...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: 1d0067f2-91b5-49d6-999a-fff9585f6de9
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CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Vulnerable persons/groups" ]
[ "Labour rights and right to work" ]
[]
Right to work 32.The Committee notes the overall decline in unemployment rates. It remains concerned, however, about the relative high unemployment and underemployment rates among disadvantaged groups and in certain regions and the structural barriers that those groups face in access to the labour market and employment...
32. The Committee notes the overall decline in unemployment rates. It remains concerned, however, about the relative high unemployment and underemployment rates among disadvantaged groups and in certain regions and the structural barriers that those groups face in access to the labour market and employment services (ar...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: d4efe1ca-a376-4d91-9d80-28a706530895
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CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Youth & juveniles", "Migrants", "Women & girls", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups", "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Labour rights and right to work", "Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion" ]
[ "8.6 - Promote youth employment, education and training", "8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay", "4.5 - No discrimination in education" ]
Right to work 33. The Committee recommends that the State Party, along with the devolved government of Northern Ireland, strengthen efforts to address unemployment and underemployment among women, persons with disabilities, young people, ethnic minorities and migrants by implementing targeted public sector employment s...
33. The Committee recommends that the State Party, along with the devolved government of Northern Ireland, strengthen efforts to address unemployment and underemployment among women, persons with disabilities, young people, ethnic minorities and migrants by implementing targeted public sector employment schemes, enhanc...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: a8cc8cd4-f383-4890-a4a2-c6b33422e9a1
654a7dbd-8542-4069-a758-98f850835237
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Migrants" ]
[ "Equality & non-discrimination", "Labour rights and right to work", "Constitutional & legislative framework" ]
[ "8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments" ]
Right to just and favourable conditions of work 34.While noting the proposed Employment Rights Bill, the Committee is concerned about the prevalence of part-time, temporary and zero-hour contracts and precarious self-employment, which undermine the right to just and favourable conditions of work. It is also concerned a...
34. While noting the proposed Employment Rights Bill, the Committee is concerned about the prevalence of part-time, temporary and zero-hour contracts and precarious self-employment, which undermine the right to just and favourable conditions of work. It is also concerned about reports of workplace discrimination and ha...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: 654a7dbd-8542-4069-a758-98f850835237
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CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Domestic workers", "Migrants", "Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)", "Women & girls", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups", "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Equality & non-discrimination", "Administration of justice & fair trial", "Legal & institutional reform", "Labour rights and right to work", "Persons with disabilities: protection against exploitation, violence & abuse", "Access to justice & remedy", "Right to health", "Right to social security", "...
[ "5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls", "8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments", "8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay", "8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour", "16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",...
Right to just and favourable conditions of work 35. The Committee recommends that the State Party, along with the devolved government of Northern Ireland: (a) Intensify efforts to address precarious working conditions, including part-time, temporary and zero-hour contracts and self-employment, and create decent work op...
35. The Committee recommends that the State Party, along with the devolved government of Northern Ireland: (a) Intensify efforts to address precarious working conditions, including part-time, temporary and zero-hour contracts and self-employment, and create decent work opportunities, with a particular focus on women fr...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: 856bc44b-4aef-42ac-a151-25d0b8ba2ff8
a5ae5c19-1c59-4ca0-92d3-ed787620df20
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Women & girls", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups", "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Equality & non-discrimination", "Labour rights and right to work", "Discrimination against women" ]
[ "8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
Minimum wage 36.The Committee is concerned that, despite periodic increases, the minimum wage has not kept pace with the rising cost of living, making it insufficient to enable a decent living for workers and their families, particularly those in low-paid jobs, the public sector and precarious employment. Furthermore, ...
36. The Committee is concerned that, despite periodic increases, the minimum wage has not kept pace with the rising cost of living, making it insufficient to enable a decent living for workers and their families, particularly those in low-paid jobs, the public sector and precarious employment. Furthermore, while noting...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: a5ae5c19-1c59-4ca0-92d3-ed787620df20
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CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Women & girls", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups", "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Labour rights and right to work", "Discrimination against women", "Right to an adequate standard of living" ]
[ "8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
Minimum wage 37. The Committee urges the State Party: (a) To index the minimum wage to the cost of living and adjust it regularly, in collaboration with social partners, to ensure that workers and their families enjoy an adequate standard of living and to guarantee full compliance with minimum wage regulations across a...
37. The Committee urges the State Party: (a) To index the minimum wage to the cost of living and adjust it regularly, in collaboration with social partners, to ensure that workers and their families enjoy an adequate standard of living and to guarantee full compliance with minimum wage regulations across all sectors an...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: 06c8112c-2988-404d-b78a-5119bfeff6c5
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E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Human rights defenders & activists" ]
[ "Trade union rights" ]
[ "8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments", "16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms" ]
Trade union rights 38.The Committee is concerned that the Trade Union Act 2016 and the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 unduly restrict trade union rights, particularly with respect to collective bargaining and the right to strike, and weaken protections against blacklisting. It is also concerned about reports...
38. The Committee is concerned that the Trade Union Act 2016 and the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 unduly restrict trade union rights, particularly with respect to collective bargaining and the right to strike, and weaken protections against blacklisting. It is also concerned about reports that electronic b...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: db2c091b-9e3e-464d-b57f-1bfabdfd2eab
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E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Access to justice & remedy", "Trade union rights" ]
[ "8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments", "16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms" ]
Trade union rights 39. The Committee urges the State Party to review the Trade Union Act 2016 and the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 to ensure compliance with article 8 of the Covenant and safeguard trade union rights without undue restrictions. It also calls upon the State Party to effectively enforce the E...
39. The Committee urges the State Party to review the Trade Union Act 2016 and the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 to ensure compliance with article 8 of the Covenant and safeguard trade union rights without undue restrictions. It also calls upon the State Party to effectively enforce the Employment Relations...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: d86085be-0d73-4ddc-89cc-d04c029c11c6
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E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Persons living in poverty", "Social workers", "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Labour rights and right to work", "Right to health", "Right to food", "Right to social security", "Right to adequate housing", "Right to an adequate standard of living" ]
[ "2.1 - Universal access to safe and nutritious food", "8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay", "1.3 - Implement social protection systems", "3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health" ]
Right to social security 40.The Committee is concerned that measures introduced through the Welfare Reform Act 2012 and the Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016, including benefit cuts and temporary reductions in or the suspension of benefits, have eroded the rights to social security and to an adequate standard of living,...
40. The Committee is concerned that measures introduced through the Welfare Reform Act 2012 and the Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016, including benefit cuts and temporary reductions in or the suspension of benefits, have eroded the rights to social security and to an adequate standard of living, disproportionally affec...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: 044e6656-ff91-4b4f-b1c3-51ba44c50339
b4752e19-322a-4500-bc46-05f658b64f52
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Refugees & asylum seekers", "Children", "Persons living in poverty", "Vulnerable persons/groups", "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Human rights & poverty", "Legal & institutional reform", "Human rights & counter-terrorism", "Children: definition; general principles; protection", "Cooperation & follow up with the Universal Periodic Review (UPR)", "2030 Agenda & other voluntary commitments", "Right to social security", "Land & pro...
[ "1.1 - Eradicate extreme poverty", "1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources", "10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality", "8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay", "1.2 - Reduce poverty at least by 50%", "16.6 - Effective, accou...
Right to social security 41. The Committee urges the State Party, along with the devolved governments of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales: (a) To assess the impact of the welfare reforms introduced since 2010 on the most disadvantaged groups and to take corrective measures, including reversing such policies as the ...
41. The Committee urges the State Party, along with the devolved governments of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales: (a) To assess the impact of the welfare reforms introduced since 2010 on the most disadvantaged groups and to take corrective measures, including reversing such policies as the two-child limit, the bene...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: b4752e19-322a-4500-bc46-05f658b64f52
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E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Children", "Women & girls" ]
[ "Equality & non-discrimination", "Children: protection against exploitation", "Children: definition; general principles; protection", "Sexual & gender-based violence" ]
[ "16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence" ]
Protection of the family and children 42.The Committee is concerned that the high cost and limited availability of childcare services, coupled with an inadequate shared parental leave framework, continue to hinder equal caregiving responsibilities between men and women. It also notes with concern the impact of welfare ...
42. The Committee is concerned that the high cost and limited availability of childcare services, coupled with an inadequate shared parental leave framework, continue to hinder equal caregiving responsibilities between men and women. It also notes with concern the impact of welfare reforms on the social care sector. Th...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: efa7d409-eaad-4268-b52d-c35ecd2ef6dd
b9b25821-9617-487e-b5a1-09d3e3ead080
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Children", "Older persons", "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Legal & institutional reform", "Children: protection against exploitation", "National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans", "Persons with disabilities: protection against exploitation, violence & abuse", "Children: definition; general principles; protection", "Constitutio...
[ "16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence", "5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women" ]
Protection of the family and children 43. The Committee recommends that the State Party, along with the devolved governments of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales: (a) Adopt or strengthen measures to ensure the availability, accessibility and affordability of childcare through increased public funding and targeted fi...
43. The Committee recommends that the State Party, along with the devolved governments of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales: (a) Adopt or strengthen measures to ensure the availability, accessibility and affordability of childcare through increased public funding and targeted financial support, such as childcare all...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: b9b25821-9617-487e-b5a1-09d3e3ead080
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E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Children", "Persons living in poverty", "Migrants", "Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)", "Women & girls", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups", "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Equality & non-discrimination", "Human rights & poverty", "National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans", "Right to social security", "Safe drinking water & sanitation", "Right to an adequate standard of living" ]
[ "1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources", "6.2 - End open defecation and provide access to sanitation and hygiene", "8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay", "1.2 - Reduce poverty at least by 50%", "6.1 - Safe and affordable drinking water", "1.3 -...
Poverty 44.The Committee is concerned about rising poverty rates across regions and cities, which disproportionately affect children, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, migrants, female-headed households and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons, particularly those in low-paid or precariou...
44. The Committee is concerned about rising poverty rates across regions and cities, which disproportionately affect children, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, migrants, female-headed households and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons, particularly those in low-paid or precarious emplo...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: 3864f1fb-cb0a-4528-90a1-f49cfc90500e
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E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Children", "Persons living in poverty", "Migrants", "Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)", "Women & girls", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups", "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Equality & non-discrimination", "Human rights & poverty", "Legal & institutional reform", "National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans", "Human rights & the environment", "Children: family environment & alternative care", "Data collection & research", "Right to socia...
[ "16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making", "1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources", "6.2 - End open defecation and provide access to sanitation and hygiene", "10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality", "1.2 - Reduce po...
Poverty 45. Recalling its previous recommendation, the Committee urges the State Party, along with the devolved governments of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales: (a) To develop or enhance measures to address the multidimensional determinants of poverty, particularly in Northern Ireland, by focusing on poverty eradic...
45. Recalling its previous recommendation, the Committee urges the State Party, along with the devolved governments of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales: (a) To develop or enhance measures to address the multidimensional determinants of poverty, particularly in Northern Ireland, by focusing on poverty eradication th...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: 82f1f58e-a11e-4004-9b4a-4a973882f874
b1b8ec31-b7d2-4d0b-8e1c-2c52878ca975
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)", "Children", "Persons living in poverty", "Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers", "Migrants", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Equality & non-discrimination", "Legal & institutional reform", "Constitutional & legislative framework", "Land & property rights", "Right to adequate housing" ]
[ "1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources", "11.1 - Safe and affordable housing", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
Right to adequate housing 46.While acknowledging the investments, policies and legislative measures aimed at affordable housing, the Committee remains concerned about the critical challenges in the availability, affordability and accessibility of adequate housing, which are further compounded by inadequate housing bene...
46. While acknowledging the investments, policies and legislative measures aimed at affordable housing, the Committee remains concerned about the critical challenges in the availability, affordability and accessibility of adequate housing, which are further compounded by inadequate housing benefits, rising rental costs...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: b1b8ec31-b7d2-4d0b-8e1c-2c52878ca975
93d23f42-b03c-440e-83b8-ec5df0064fc8
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Refugees & asylum seekers", "Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)", "Law enforcement / police & prison officials", "Children", "Persons living in poverty", "Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers", "Migrants", "Older persons...
[ "Equality & non-discrimination", "Human rights & poverty", "Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation", "Cultural rights", "Administration of justice & fair trial", "Legal & institutional reform", "Children: protection against exploitation", "Economic policy and foreign d...
[ "16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making", "10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies", "3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage", "3.1 - Reduce maternal mortality", "1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources", "6.2 - End open d...
Right to adequate housing 47. Recalling its previous recommendation, the Committee urges the State Party, along with the devolved governments of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales: (a) To take all measures necessary to ensure the availability of affordable and social housing units by streamlining planning regulations...
47. Recalling its previous recommendation, the Committee urges the State Party, along with the devolved governments of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales: (a) To take all measures necessary to ensure the availability of affordable and social housing units by streamlining planning regulations, prioritizing funding for...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: 93d23f42-b03c-440e-83b8-ec5df0064fc8
be7d6b22-a088-45fd-b84f-4abeb87cb7db
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Children", "Persons living in poverty" ]
[ "Human rights & poverty", "Right to health", "Right to food", "Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)" ]
[ "2.1 - Universal access to safe and nutritious food", "2.2 - End all forms of malnutrition" ]
Right to food 48.The Committee acknowledges the several measures taken to provide for food and the necessary resources to ensure food security. It remains concerned, however, that significant challenges remain, including increasing food insecurity, malnutrition, poverty and limited access to affordable and nutritious f...
48. The Committee acknowledges the several measures taken to provide for food and the necessary resources to ensure food security. It remains concerned, however, that significant challenges remain, including increasing food insecurity, malnutrition, poverty and limited access to affordable and nutritious food, which di...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: be7d6b22-a088-45fd-b84f-4abeb87cb7db
a2f3d530-3669-4ef5-9660-eaf62dd6e835
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Legal & institutional reform", "National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans", "Right to health", "Right to food" ]
[ "2.1 - Universal access to safe and nutritious food", "10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality", "2.2 - End all forms of malnutrition" ]
Right to food 49. The Committee recalls its general comment No. 12 (1999) on the right to adequate food and the Voluntary Guidelines to Support the Progressive Realization of the Right to Adequate Food in the Context of National Food Security and recommends that the State Party, along with the devolved governments of N...
49. The Committee recalls its general comment No. 12 (1999) on the right to adequate food and the Voluntary Guidelines to Support the Progressive Realization of the Right to Adequate Food in the Context of National Food Security and recommends that the State Party, along with the devolved governments of Northern Irelan...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: a2f3d530-3669-4ef5-9660-eaf62dd6e835
4eeaf4b2-2640-4c92-8b36-0d8ed6506b08
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Medical staff / health professionals", "Persons living in rural areas" ]
[ "National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans", "Right to health", "Constitutional & legislative framework" ]
[ "3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health" ]
Right to physical and mental health 50.While noting the announced ten-year health plan, the Committee expresses concern about the inadequate funding for the health sector, the long waiting times for medical appointments, procedures and operations, the shortages of medical staff and equipment and the barriers to access ...
50. While noting the announced ten-year health plan, the Committee expresses concern about the inadequate funding for the health sector, the long waiting times for medical appointments, procedures and operations, the shortages of medical staff and equipment and the barriers to access to healthcare for the most disadvan...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: 4eeaf4b2-2640-4c92-8b36-0d8ed6506b08
ae3e9b07-03c7-4be8-b0f3-67d6ab7fd4dd
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Refugees & asylum seekers", "Medical staff / health professionals", "Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers", "Migrants", "Persons living in rural areas", "Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Equality & non-discrimination", "Right to health", "Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)" ]
[ "3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage", "9.1 - Develop sustainable, resilient and inclusive infrastructures", "3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health" ]
Right to physical and mental health 51. The Committee recommends that the State Party, along with the devolved governments of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales: (a) Strengthen measures to ensure universal health coverage in practice by increasing resources for the National Health Service, securing sufficient qualifi...
51. The Committee recommends that the State Party, along with the devolved governments of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales: (a) Strengthen measures to ensure universal health coverage in practice by increasing resources for the National Health Service, securing sufficient qualified medical staff, ensuring access to...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: ae3e9b07-03c7-4be8-b0f3-67d6ab7fd4dd
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E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Persons living in rural areas", "Vulnerable persons/groups", "Women & girls" ]
[ "Right to health", "Sexual & reproductive health and rights" ]
[ "3.1 - Reduce maternal mortality", "3.7 - Universal access to reproductive care, planning and education", "5.6 - Universal access to reproductive health and rights" ]
Right to sexual and reproductive health 52.The Committee is concerned about the high rates of maternal mortality and disparities in access to sexual and reproductive health services and information, which adversely affect women and girls from disadvantaged groups and in peripheral and remote areas (art. 12).
52. The Committee is concerned about the high rates of maternal mortality and disparities in access to sexual and reproductive health services and information, which adversely affect women and girls from disadvantaged groups and in peripheral and remote areas (art. 12).
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: b91e127b-edd2-4f2d-ba4e-a0ced5673b1f
728356fa-8f2f-45c2-bc48-12171facd85f
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Children", "Medical staff / health professionals", "Youth & juveniles", "Migrants", "Persons living in rural areas", "Women & girls", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Equality & non-discrimination", "Right to life", "Right to health", "Discrimination against women", "Sexual & reproductive health and rights" ]
[ "5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls", "3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage", "3.2 - End all preventable deaths under 5 years of age", "3.1 - Reduce maternal mortality", "3.7 - Universal access to reproductive care, planning and education", "5.6 - Universal access to reproductive health a...
Right to sexual and reproductive health 53. The Committee recommends that the State Party, along with the devolved governments of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales: (a) Increase efforts to ensure equal access to maternal health services for migrant women and women from ethnic minority groups with a view to reducing ...
53. The Committee recommends that the State Party, along with the devolved governments of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales: (a) Increase efforts to ensure equal access to maternal health services for migrant women and women from ethnic minority groups with a view to reducing maternal and infant mortality rates and ...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: 728356fa-8f2f-45c2-bc48-12171facd85f
44e0e6de-8642-4c60-9be2-d318ceded003
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[]
[]
Drug policy 54.The Committee is concerned about the high rate of drug-related deaths, the punitive approach to drug use and the limited availability and accessibility of harm reduction and rehabilitation programmes (art. 12).
54. The Committee is concerned about the high rate of drug-related deaths, the punitive approach to drug use and the limited availability and accessibility of harm reduction and rehabilitation programmes (art. 12).
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: 44e0e6de-8642-4c60-9be2-d318ceded003
b2726468-84cc-4cd2-8b37-f3d7da1b0a9f
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Youth & juveniles" ]
[ "Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising", "Right to health", "Constitutional & legislative framework" ]
[ "3.5 - Prevent and treat substance abuse", "3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health" ]
Drug policy 55. The Committee recommends that the State Party, along with the devolved governments of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, review its legislative framework to adopt a human rights-based approach to drug use, including by: (a) Conducting preventive awareness-raising on the serious health risks associate...
55. The Committee recommends that the State Party, along with the devolved governments of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, review its legislative framework to adopt a human rights-based approach to drug use, including by: (a) Conducting preventive awareness-raising on the serious health risks associated with drug ...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: b2726468-84cc-4cd2-8b37-f3d7da1b0a9f
08840a4a-0403-432f-981f-f84d5a3ae7df
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Children", "Persons living in poverty", "Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers", "Migrants", "Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)", "Vulnerable persons/groups", "Women & girls", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups", "Persons with di...
[ "Equality & non-discrimination", "Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising", "Racial discrimination", "Right to health", "Children: family environment & alternative care", "Sexual & gender-based violence", "Discrimination against women", "Right to education" ]
[ "4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship", "16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence", "4.5 - No discrimination in education", "16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere", "5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women", "4.a - Build and upgr...
Right to education 56.The Committee is concerned about: (a)The disparities in coverage of early childhood education between different regions and different income groups; (b)The lasting negative impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on educational attainment, leaving many children behind in the transiti...
56. The Committee is concerned about: (a) The disparities in coverage of early childhood education between different regions and different income groups; (b) The lasting negative impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on educational attainment, leaving many children behind in the transition back to in-pe...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: 08840a4a-0403-432f-981f-f84d5a3ae7df
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CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Children", "Persons living in poverty", "Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers", "Migrants", "Educational staff & students", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups", "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Equality & non-discrimination", "Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising", "Children: definition; general principles; protection", "Children: family environment & alternative care", "Right to education" ]
[ "3.3 - Fight communicable diseases", "4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship", "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", "10.3 - Ensure equal opport...
Right to education 57. The Committee recommends that the State Party, along with the devolved governments of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales: (a) Guarantee high-quality and affordable early childhood education for all children, across all jurisdictions, especially for those from disadvantaged backgrounds; (b) Adop...
57. The Committee recommends that the State Party, along with the devolved governments of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales: (a) Guarantee high-quality and affordable early childhood education for all children, across all jurisdictions, especially for those from disadvantaged backgrounds; (b) Adopt effective measure...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: fcb5ffea-b1ce-42fe-b4da-8b281de9fe28
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E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Equality & non-discrimination", "Cultural rights" ]
[ "11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES", "11.4 - Protect the world's cultural and natural heritage" ]
Cultural rights 58.The Committee is concerned by the inadequate funding for culture and culture-related activities, which hampers the right of all to participate in cultural life, to express one’s own identity, values and way of life without fear of discrimination and to have access to and enjoy the arts, sciences and ...
58. The Committee is concerned by the inadequate funding for culture and culture-related activities, which hampers the right of all to participate in cultural life, to express one’s own identity, values and way of life without fear of discrimination and to have access to and enjoy the arts, sciences and sports. Further...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: 9dbfbce3-5c48-47b3-8125-e3dc2f151846
1ab20d9b-fb24-4436-a563-6d941f5ed5ba
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Persons living in rural areas", "Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups", "Persons with disabilities" ]
[ "Equality & non-discrimination", "Cultural rights", "Legal & institutional reform", "Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising", "Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote", "Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)" ]
[ "16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making", "4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship", "9.1 - Develop sustainable, resilient and inclusive infrastructures", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
Cultural rights 59. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Take the steps necessary to strengthen the protection of cultural rights and respect for cultural diversity, in particular in Northern Ireland, by increasing the budget allocated to promote the development and dissemination of science and culture, g...
59. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Take the steps necessary to strengthen the protection of cultural rights and respect for cultural diversity, in particular in Northern Ireland, by increasing the budget allocated to promote the development and dissemination of science and culture, guided by the Com...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: 1ab20d9b-fb24-4436-a563-6d941f5ed5ba
8c3e52f5-bdf4-4ac1-8ec0-f73866865e37
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Cultural rights", "Transitional justice" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS" ]
Right to participate in cultural life and constructive intercultural relationships 60.The Committee is concerned that the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 undermines the right to participate in cultural life by impeding the conditions necessary for intercultural dialogue and reconciliation...
60. The Committee is concerned that the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 undermines the right to participate in cultural life by impeding the conditions necessary for intercultural dialogue and reconciliation. It notes with particular concern that the Legacy and Reconciliation Act has attr...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: 8c3e52f5-bdf4-4ac1-8ec0-f73866865e37
46f73521-99ed-4e2d-89bd-f92c9d35398a
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Cultural rights", "Transitional justice" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship" ]
Right to participate in cultural life and constructive intercultural relationships 61. The Committee recommends that the State Party repeal the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 and implement measures to create conditions conducive to constructive intercultural relations based on mutual und...
61. The Committee recommends that the State Party repeal the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 and implement measures to create conditions conducive to constructive intercultural relations based on mutual understanding, tolerance and respect. It also urges the State Party to refer to the re...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: 46f73521-99ed-4e2d-89bd-f92c9d35398a
889809bf-41d6-441f-bdc5-422696eefb45
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Right to health" ]
[ "17.6 - Knowledge sharing and cooperation for access to science, technology and innovation", "17.8 - Operationalize the technology bank, build scientific capacity and enhance information and communication technology", "3 - GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING" ]
Right to participate in and to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress 62.The Committee is concerned that the State Party does not support: (a) a full temporary waiver of intellectual property rights for vaccines, diagnostics, treatment and other necessary medical products relating to COVID-19; or (b) the WHO Pandemi...
62. The Committee is concerned that the State Party does not support: (a) a full temporary waiver of intellectual property rights for vaccines, diagnostics, treatment and other necessary medical products relating to COVID-19; or (b) the WHO Pandemic Agreement (art. 15).
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: 889809bf-41d6-441f-bdc5-422696eefb45
b774bb80-d2cc-4bf7-995c-da9575cf5dab
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation", "Right to health" ]
[ "17.6 - Knowledge sharing and cooperation for access to science, technology and innovation", "17.8 - Operationalize the technology bank, build scientific capacity and enhance information and communication technology", "3 - GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING" ]
Right to participate in and to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress 63. The Committee recommends that the State Party ensure that trade agreements are implemented in a manner consistent with its obligations under the Covenant with regard to the enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights in other countries. ...
63. The Committee recommends that the State Party ensure that trade agreements are implemented in a manner consistent with its obligations under the Covenant with regard to the enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights in other countries. In that regard, it recommends that the State Party give its firm support ...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: b774bb80-d2cc-4bf7-995c-da9575cf5dab
c542676f-933c-4ca9-be00-3ccfeb5a06a9
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation", "Ratification of & accession to international instruments" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS" ]
D.Other recommendations 64. The Committee encourages the State Party to ratify the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
64. The Committee encourages the State Party to ratify the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: c542676f-933c-4ca9-be00-3ccfeb5a06a9
f60dfa09-b318-456b-af7c-a77910ba5b8f
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Disappeared persons", "Children", "Migrants" ]
[ "Children: definition; general principles; protection", "Enforced disappearances", "Ratification of & accession to international instruments", "Civil & political rights - general measures of implementation" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS" ]
D.Other recommendations 65. The Committee recommends that the State Party consider ratifying the core human rights instruments to which it is not yet a party, namely the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families, the International Convention for the Pr...
65. The Committee recommends that the State Party consider ratifying the core human rights instruments to which it is not yet a party, namely the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families, the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons ...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: f60dfa09-b318-456b-af7c-a77910ba5b8f
19f5f1a2-4871-4f4c-9ba5-226c7bc34f76
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation", "Ratification of & accession to international instruments" ]
[]
D.Other recommendations 66. The Committee also recommends that the State Party consider ratifying the Revised European Social Charter, which will foster compliance with human rights obligations under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
66. The Committee also recommends that the State Party consider ratifying the Revised European Social Charter, which will foster compliance with human rights obligations under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: 19f5f1a2-4871-4f4c-9ba5-226c7bc34f76
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E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Equality & non-discrimination", "2030 Agenda & other voluntary commitments" ]
[]
D.Other recommendations 67. The Committee further recommends that the State Party take fully into account its obligations under the Covenant and ensure the full enjoyment of the rights enshrined therein in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at the national level, including in the recovery...
67. The Committee further recommends that the State Party take fully into account its obligations under the Covenant and ensure the full enjoyment of the rights enshrined therein in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at the national level, including in the recovery from the COVID-19 pande...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: 3a55e153-8883-4e30-9f1e-89b2547215c0
4c18178b-28e7-408f-b0d0-64fdc31a2162
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation", "Data collection & research" ]
[ "17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data" ]
D.Other recommendations 68. The Committee recommends that the State Party take steps to progressively develop and apply appropriate indicators on the implementation of economic, social and cultural rights in order to facilitate the assessment of progress achieved by the State Party in complying with its obligations und...
68. The Committee recommends that the State Party take steps to progressively develop and apply appropriate indicators on the implementation of economic, social and cultural rights in order to facilitate the assessment of progress achieved by the State Party in complying with its obligations under the Covenant for vari...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: 4c18178b-28e7-408f-b0d0-64fdc31a2162
177ac32a-1109-4b1b-b367-ef80c72010c0
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Civil society", "Public officials" ]
[ "Equality & non-discrimination", "Cooperation & consultation with civil society", "Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies", "Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising", "National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)" ]
[ "16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making", "16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime" ]
D.Other recommendations 69. The Committee requests that the State Party, along with the devolved governments in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, the Crown dependencies and the overseas territories, disseminate the present concluding observations widely at all levels of society, in particular among parliamentarians...
69. The Committee requests that the State Party, along with the devolved governments in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, the Crown dependencies and the overseas territories, disseminate the present concluding observations widely at all levels of society, in particular among parliamentarians, public officials and j...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: 177ac32a-1109-4b1b-b367-ef80c72010c0
ea121b99-da0e-45fb-ab2f-d560e88a84eb
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies", "Economic policy and foreign debt", "Right to social security" ]
[ "1.3 - Implement social protection systems" ]
D.Other recommendations 70. In accordance with the procedure on follow-up to concluding observations adopted by the Committee, the State Party is requested to provide, within 24 months of the adoption of the present concluding observations ( 31 March 202 7), information on the implementation of the recommendations cont...
70. In accordance with the procedure on follow-up to concluding observations adopted by the Committee, the State Party is requested to provide, within 24 months of the adoption of the present concluding observations ( 31 March 202 7), information on the implementation of the recommendations contained in paragraphs 21 (...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: ea121b99-da0e-45fb-ab2f-d560e88a84eb
edcc914d-1067-4d50-a902-3582559200e2
E/C.12/GBR/CO/7
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies" ]
[]
D.Other recommendations 71. The Committee requests the State Party to submit its eighth periodic report in accordance with article 16 of the Covenant by 31 March 2030, unless otherwise notified as a result of a change in the review cycle. In accordance with General Assembly resolution 68/268, the word limit for the rep...
71. The Committee requests the State Party to submit its eighth periodic report in accordance with article 16 of the Covenant by 31 March 2030, unless otherwise notified as a result of a change in the review cycle. In accordance with General Assembly resolution 68/268, the word limit for the report is 21,200 words. In ...
CESCR | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | E/C.12/GBR/CO/7 | 2025 | DocumentId: 02fb83b4-df28-4619-87fe-71d19b2aefed | AnnotationId: edcc914d-1067-4d50-a902-3582559200e2
a6f880f9-d92c-4228-97ad-a44ea59668d4
E/C.12/HRV/CO/2
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "Croatia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[ "Judges, lawyers and prosecutors" ]
[ "Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship" ]
Domestic application of the Covenant 4.While noting the information provided by the State Party regarding the training courses provided for judges and attorneys to raise their awareness of the provisions of the Covenant, the Committee is concerned about the lack of information regarding cases in which the provisions of...
4. While noting the information provided by the State Party regarding the training courses provided for judges and attorneys to raise their awareness of the provisions of the Covenant, the Committee is concerned about the lack of information regarding cases in which the provisions of the Covenant were invoked before or...
CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: a6f880f9-d92c-4228-97ad-a44ea59668d4
8e200885-8308-4ad0-829a-8dea05445d70
E/C.12/HRV/CO/2
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "Croatia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[ "Judges, lawyers and prosecutors" ]
[ "Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship" ]
Domestic application of the Covenant 5. The Committee recommends that the State Party expand training for judges, lawyers and public officials on the provisions of the Covenant and their justiciability with a view to increasing awareness of the Covenant among rights practitioners and rights holders. In that regard, the...
5. The Committee recommends that the State Party expand training for judges, lawyers and public officials on the provisions of the Covenant and their justiciability with a view to increasing awareness of the Covenant among rights practitioners and rights holders. In that regard, the Committee recalls its general commen...
CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 8e200885-8308-4ad0-829a-8dea05445d70
f9d5fd58-5981-4757-92b8-0f2bdc3728ad
E/C.12/HRV/CO/2
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Concerns/Observations
[ "Croatia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[]
[ "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 6.The Committee is concerned that the increasing demand for handling complaints, additional tasks and an expansion of the mandate for the Ombudswoman of the Republic of Croatia in recent years has not been matched by a corresponding increase in resources, personnel and expansion of the...
6. The Committee is concerned that the increasing demand for handling complaints, additional tasks and an expansion of the mandate for the Ombudswoman of the Republic of Croatia in recent years has not been matched by a corresponding increase in resources, personnel and expansion of the physical premises.
CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: f9d5fd58-5981-4757-92b8-0f2bdc3728ad
78617ce9-54c4-4784-81dd-e03e04cf83e8
E/C.12/HRV/CO/2
CESCR
2025-03-04
2,025
Recommendations
[ "Croatia" ]
[ "Eastern Europe" ]
[]
[ "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 recommends that the State Party provide the Office of the Ombudswoman of the Republic of Croatia with adequate financial and human resources to enable it to fully discharge its mandate, including the promotion and protection of economic, social and cultural rights.
7. The Committee recommends that the State Party provide the Office of the Ombudswoman of the Republic of Croatia with adequate financial and human resources to enable it to fully discharge its mandate, including the promotion and protection of economic, social and cultural rights.
CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 78617ce9-54c4-4784-81dd-e03e04cf83e8