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CERD/C/AUT/CO/17
CERD
2008-09-22
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Austria" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Migrants", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation", "Reservations", "Racial discrimination" ]
[]
n) the number of individuals belonging to national minorities is much lower than the number of immigrants living in Austria and that of nationals of the State party with an immigrant background n) the rights enshrined in the Convention are applicable to all persons of a different race or ethnic or national origin c) th...
n) the number of individuals belonging to national minorities is much lower than the number of immigrants living in Austria and that of nationals of the State party with an immigrant background n) the rights enshrined in the Convention are applicable to all persons of a different race or ethnic or national origin c) th...
CERD | Austria | CERD/C/AUT/CO/17 | 2008 | DocumentId: 4b13f664-1cb5-4ed5-bd28-5d0b7103947e | AnnotationId: 9350d104-3cd2-471e-9150-4fba0c425c3f
3e3f59cd-0300-49e8-b80c-52a9e1fdaeeb
CERD/C/AUT/CO/17
CERD
2008-09-22
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Austria" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Migrants", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation", "Reservations", "Racial discrimination" ]
[ "1 - NO POVERTY", "1.3 - Implement social protection systems" ]
i) in accordance with the revised reporting guidelines (CERD/C/2007/1), provide detailed information in the next periodic report on the economic, social and cultural rights of immigrants and nationals with an immigrant background, notably in relation to their rights to work, access to social security, access to educati...
i) in accordance with the revised reporting guidelines (CERD/C/2007/1), provide detailed information in the next periodic report on the economic, social and cultural rights of immigrants and nationals with an immigrant background, notably in relation to their rights to work, access to social security, access to educati...
CERD | Austria | CERD/C/AUT/CO/17 | 2008 | DocumentId: 4b13f664-1cb5-4ed5-bd28-5d0b7103947e | AnnotationId: 3e3f59cd-0300-49e8-b80c-52a9e1fdaeeb
113f3e2a-1955-4e9a-bfc3-b73fb396ce8a
CERD/C/AUT/CO/17
CERD
2008-09-22
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Austria" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Refugees & asylum seekers", "Migrants", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Labour rights and right to work", "Racial discrimination", "Constitutional & legislative framework", "Right to education", "Right to adequate housing" ]
[ "11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES", "11.1 - Safe and affordable housing", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
c) the acts of racial discrimination in every day life in fields such as employment, housing, education and access to public places are only considered minor offences in Austrian law
c) the acts of racial discrimination in every day life in fields such as employment, housing, education and access to public places are only considered minor offences in Austrian law
CERD | Austria | CERD/C/AUT/CO/17 | 2008 | DocumentId: 4b13f664-1cb5-4ed5-bd28-5d0b7103947e | AnnotationId: 113f3e2a-1955-4e9a-bfc3-b73fb396ce8a
286230ea-4e9d-4788-b879-e7d04fe6da2d
CERD/C/AUT/CO/17
CERD
2008-09-22
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Austria" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Refugees & asylum seekers", "Migrants", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Labour rights and right to work", "Racial discrimination", "Constitutional & legislative framework", "Right to education", "Right to adequate housing" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
r) review legislation on racial discrimination, so as to ensure the adequate protection against discrimination in practice of persons belonging to vulnerable groups, such as ethnic minorities, immigrants and asylum-seekers, according to article 5 of ICERD r) consider adopting special measures in favour of such groups w...
r) review legislation on racial discrimination, so as to ensure the adequate protection against discrimination in practice of persons belonging to vulnerable groups, such as ethnic minorities, immigrants and asylum-seekers, according to article 5 of ICERD r) consider adopting special measures in favour of such groups w...
CERD | Austria | CERD/C/AUT/CO/17 | 2008 | DocumentId: 4b13f664-1cb5-4ed5-bd28-5d0b7103947e | AnnotationId: 286230ea-4e9d-4788-b879-e7d04fe6da2d
f56454ac-1ed8-42a8-a5f6-330d8720e048
CERD/C/AUT/CO/17
CERD
2008-09-22
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Austria" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Cultural rights", "Reservations", "Racial discrimination" ]
[]
c) reports according to which minority groups encounter difficulties in preserving, using and developing their languages
c) reports according to which minority groups encounter difficulties in preserving, using and developing their languages
CERD | Austria | CERD/C/AUT/CO/17 | 2008 | DocumentId: 4b13f664-1cb5-4ed5-bd28-5d0b7103947e | AnnotationId: f56454ac-1ed8-42a8-a5f6-330d8720e048
ad747f3d-4b5e-4768-b9bc-dcc719f4f91f
CERD/C/AUT/CO/17
CERD
2008-09-22
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Austria" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Cultural rights", "Reservations", "Racial discrimination" ]
[ "16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making", "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS" ]
r) take effective measures to preserve minorities’ languages and culture by, inter alia, encouraging and promoting the use of their mother tongues in the fields of education, public administration and legal proceedings, in the media and through their participation in public life, in accordance with article 7 of the Sta...
r) take effective measures to preserve minorities’ languages and culture by, inter alia, encouraging and promoting the use of their mother tongues in the fields of education, public administration and legal proceedings, in the media and through their participation in public life, in accordance with article 7 of the Sta...
CERD | Austria | CERD/C/AUT/CO/17 | 2008 | DocumentId: 4b13f664-1cb5-4ed5-bd28-5d0b7103947e | AnnotationId: ad747f3d-4b5e-4768-b9bc-dcc719f4f91f
a7852786-fe02-4e88-a5f4-73eb828bbc29
CERD/C/AUT/CO/17
CERD
2008-09-22
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Austria" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination" ]
[]
c) the frequent denial of access to places intended for use by the general public to persons of African and Latin-American origin, and to Roma c) the lack of measures by the police and about the lack of public reaction on this issue in the State party
c) the frequent denial of access to places intended for use by the general public to persons of African and Latin-American origin, and to Roma c) the lack of measures by the police and about the lack of public reaction on this issue in the State party
CERD | Austria | CERD/C/AUT/CO/17 | 2008 | DocumentId: 4b13f664-1cb5-4ed5-bd28-5d0b7103947e | AnnotationId: a7852786-fe02-4e88-a5f4-73eb828bbc29
a4d62f72-93ec-43ec-8f20-1f6a95885a6b
CERD/C/AUT/CO/17
CERD
2008-09-22
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Austria" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination" ]
[]
r) take effective measures to ensure that individuals belonging to groups covered by the Convention enjoy and exercise equal rights to access any place or service intended for the use of the general public i) information on such measures
r) take effective measures to ensure that individuals belonging to groups covered by the Convention enjoy and exercise equal rights to access any place or service intended for the use of the general public i) information on such measures
CERD | Austria | CERD/C/AUT/CO/17 | 2008 | DocumentId: 4b13f664-1cb5-4ed5-bd28-5d0b7103947e | AnnotationId: a4d62f72-93ec-43ec-8f20-1f6a95885a6b
1dc167ea-ca31-48b6-adc6-1d798db09580
CERD/C/AUT/CO/17
CERD
2008-09-22
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Austria" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Administration of justice & fair trial", "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Access to justice & remedy" ]
[ "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
n) the State party’s new Law on Equal Treatment improves the avenues of redress c) due to the complexity of the complaints mechanisms and of the legal framework, it may be difficult for the victims of racial discrimination to have access to the relevant procedures
n) the State party’s new Law on Equal Treatment improves the avenues of redress c) due to the complexity of the complaints mechanisms and of the legal framework, it may be difficult for the victims of racial discrimination to have access to the relevant procedures
CERD | Austria | CERD/C/AUT/CO/17 | 2008 | DocumentId: 4b13f664-1cb5-4ed5-bd28-5d0b7103947e | AnnotationId: 1dc167ea-ca31-48b6-adc6-1d798db09580
2753235e-e377-4b60-a7e0-596d9eaf2188
CERD/C/AUT/CO/17
CERD
2008-09-22
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Austria" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Administration of justice & fair trial", "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Access to justice & remedy" ]
[ "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
r) take steps to simplify the procedures in such cases, to extend the national provisions on the regulation of the burden of proof in civil matters in accordance with the Convention, to ensure that the complaints against racial discrimination are processed free of charge, and to offer legal assistance to persons who ne...
r) take steps to simplify the procedures in such cases, to extend the national provisions on the regulation of the burden of proof in civil matters in accordance with the Convention, to ensure that the complaints against racial discrimination are processed free of charge, and to offer legal assistance to persons who ne...
CERD | Austria | CERD/C/AUT/CO/17 | 2008 | DocumentId: 4b13f664-1cb5-4ed5-bd28-5d0b7103947e | AnnotationId: 2753235e-e377-4b60-a7e0-596d9eaf2188
e1e84700-ee3d-4cf2-a0bc-41836045f531
CERD/C/AUT/CO/17
CERD
2008-09-22
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Austria" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Access to justice & remedy" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
n) the small number of court cases on racial discrimination, might be misleading as to the prevalence of racial discrimination problems in the State party > CERD recalling its general recommendation No. 31 (2005) on the prevention of racial discrimination in the administration and functioning of the criminal justice sy...
n) the small number of court cases on racial discrimination, might be misleading as to the prevalence of racial discrimination problems in the State party > CERD recalling its general recommendation No. 31 (2005) on the prevention of racial discrimination in the administration and functioning of the criminal justice sy...
CERD | Austria | CERD/C/AUT/CO/17 | 2008 | DocumentId: 4b13f664-1cb5-4ed5-bd28-5d0b7103947e | AnnotationId: e1e84700-ee3d-4cf2-a0bc-41836045f531
26bf6f15-f5ed-45c8-9302-e73edd32eec5
CERD/C/AUT/CO/17
CERD
2008-09-22
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Austria" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Access to justice & remedy" ]
[ "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
r) inquire whether this situation may be the result of inadequate information provided to victims concerning their rights, or victims’ fear of social censure or reprisals, or their fear of the cost and complexity of the judicial process due to limited resources, or lack of trust in the police and judicial authorities, ...
r) inquire whether this situation may be the result of inadequate information provided to victims concerning their rights, or victims’ fear of social censure or reprisals, or their fear of the cost and complexity of the judicial process due to limited resources, or lack of trust in the police and judicial authorities, ...
CERD | Austria | CERD/C/AUT/CO/17 | 2008 | DocumentId: 4b13f664-1cb5-4ed5-bd28-5d0b7103947e | AnnotationId: 26bf6f15-f5ed-45c8-9302-e73edd32eec5
88ef0672-6ef2-4767-8175-77377fea96d6
CERD/C/AUT/CO/17
CERD
2008-09-22
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Austria" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Migrants", "Media", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups", "Non-citizens" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information" ]
[ "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
n) the State party has adopted measures to combat racism, stereotyping and racial prejudice in the media, such as the incorporation into the Federal Act for Austrian Broadcasting of provisions prohibiting racial incitement c) some media contribute to the creation of an atmosphere of hostility and rejection towards non-...
n) the State party has adopted measures to combat racism, stereotyping and racial prejudice in the media, such as the incorporation into the Federal Act for Austrian Broadcasting of provisions prohibiting racial incitement c) some media contribute to the creation of an atmosphere of hostility and rejection towards non-...
CERD | Austria | CERD/C/AUT/CO/17 | 2008 | DocumentId: 4b13f664-1cb5-4ed5-bd28-5d0b7103947e | AnnotationId: 88ef0672-6ef2-4767-8175-77377fea96d6
107b54d3-b8cc-46c4-8876-22b401211131
CERD/C/AUT/CO/17
CERD
2008-09-22
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Austria" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Migrants", "Media", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups", "Non-citizens" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information" ]
[]
r) take action to develop educational and media training campaigns to educate the public about the life, society and culture of groups protected under ICERD, including ethnic minorities, migrants and persons of African origin, and the importance of building an inclusive society while respecting the human rights and cul...
r) take action to develop educational and media training campaigns to educate the public about the life, society and culture of groups protected under ICERD, including ethnic minorities, migrants and persons of African origin, and the importance of building an inclusive society while respecting the human rights and cul...
CERD | Austria | CERD/C/AUT/CO/17 | 2008 | DocumentId: 4b13f664-1cb5-4ed5-bd28-5d0b7103947e | AnnotationId: 107b54d3-b8cc-46c4-8876-22b401211131
b6b82525-0fc3-4578-8d2c-59853828e5e5
CERD/C/AUT/CO/17
CERD
2008-09-22
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Austria" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Migrants", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Racial discrimination", "Ratification of & accession to international instruments" ]
[]
r) consider ratifying the ICRMW
r) consider ratifying the ICRMW
CERD | Austria | CERD/C/AUT/CO/17 | 2008 | DocumentId: 4b13f664-1cb5-4ed5-bd28-5d0b7103947e | AnnotationId: b6b82525-0fc3-4578-8d2c-59853828e5e5
f1225971-f961-4d19-918f-9a10ee2f9b7b
CERD/C/AUT/CO/17
CERD
2008-09-22
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Austria" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Legal & institutional reform", "Racial discrimination" ]
[ "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
r) take into account the relevant parts of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, adopted in September 2001 by the World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance (A/CONF.189/12, chapter I), when implementing ICERD in the domestic legal order, particularly as regards ...
r) take into account the relevant parts of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, adopted in September 2001 by the World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance (A/CONF.189/12, chapter I), when implementing ICERD in the domestic legal order, particularly as regards ...
CERD | Austria | CERD/C/AUT/CO/17 | 2008 | DocumentId: 4b13f664-1cb5-4ed5-bd28-5d0b7103947e | AnnotationId: f1225971-f961-4d19-918f-9a10ee2f9b7b
8af7b4b7-ad16-4f25-ad4c-91379ede7b05
CERD/C/AUT/CO/17
CERD
2008-09-22
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Austria" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Racial discrimination", "Ratification of & accession to international instruments" ]
[]
r) ratify the amendment to article 8, paragraph 6, of ICERD, adopted on 15 January 1992 at the fourteenth meeting of States parties to ICERD and endorsed by the General Assembly in resolution 47/111 n) General Assembly resolution 61/148, in which the Assembly strongly urged States parties to accelerate their domestic r...
r) ratify the amendment to article 8, paragraph 6, of ICERD, adopted on 15 January 1992 at the fourteenth meeting of States parties to ICERD and endorsed by the General Assembly in resolution 47/111 n) General Assembly resolution 61/148, in which the Assembly strongly urged States parties to accelerate their domestic r...
CERD | Austria | CERD/C/AUT/CO/17 | 2008 | DocumentId: 4b13f664-1cb5-4ed5-bd28-5d0b7103947e | AnnotationId: 8af7b4b7-ad16-4f25-ad4c-91379ede7b05
1b2d2a74-ca8e-4cde-bf6a-5cac59926503
CERD/C/AUT/CO/17
CERD
2008-09-22
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Austria" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies" ]
[]
r) the State party’s reports [should] be made readily available to the public at the time of their submission, and that the observations of the Committee with respect to these reports be similarly publicized in the official and national languages
r) the State party’s reports [should] be made readily available to the public at the time of their submission, and that the observations of the Committee with respect to these reports be similarly publicized in the official and national languages
CERD | Austria | CERD/C/AUT/CO/17 | 2008 | DocumentId: 4b13f664-1cb5-4ed5-bd28-5d0b7103947e | AnnotationId: 1b2d2a74-ca8e-4cde-bf6a-5cac59926503
ff499268-3386-4b73-a6c6-153ae7d0303e
CERD/C/AUT/CO/17
CERD
2008-09-22
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Austria" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies" ]
[ "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
r) consult widely with organizations of civil society working in the area of human rights protection, in particular in combating racial discrimination, in connection with the preparation of the next periodic report
r) consult widely with organizations of civil society working in the area of human rights protection, in particular in combating racial discrimination, in connection with the preparation of the next periodic report
CERD | Austria | CERD/C/AUT/CO/17 | 2008 | DocumentId: 4b13f664-1cb5-4ed5-bd28-5d0b7103947e | AnnotationId: ff499268-3386-4b73-a6c6-153ae7d0303e
bc64fdb3-6bef-4790-a3a3-4f052a1f6272
CERD/C/AUT/CO/17
CERD
2008-09-22
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Austria" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies" ]
[]
r) submit the common core document in accordance with the harmonized guidelines on reporting under the international human rights treaties, in particular those on the common core document, as adopted by the fifth inter-Committee meeting of the human rights treaty bodies held in June 2006 (HRI/GEN/2/Rev.4)
r) submit the common core document in accordance with the harmonized guidelines on reporting under the international human rights treaties, in particular those on the common core document, as adopted by the fifth inter-Committee meeting of the human rights treaty bodies held in June 2006 (HRI/GEN/2/Rev.4)
CERD | Austria | CERD/C/AUT/CO/17 | 2008 | DocumentId: 4b13f664-1cb5-4ed5-bd28-5d0b7103947e | AnnotationId: bc64fdb3-6bef-4790-a3a3-4f052a1f6272
af41eb2c-fc06-43a2-bc42-0a4e96e4d084
CERD/C/AUT/CO/17
CERD
2008-09-22
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Austria" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies" ]
[]
r) in accordance with article 9, paragraph 1 of ICERD and article 65 of the amended rules of procedure, provide information, within one year of the adoption of the present conclusions, on the follow-up to the recommendations contained in paragraphs 14, 17, and 23 above
r) in accordance with article 9, paragraph 1 of ICERD and article 65 of the amended rules of procedure, provide information, within one year of the adoption of the present conclusions, on the follow-up to the recommendations contained in paragraphs 14, 17, and 23 above
CERD | Austria | CERD/C/AUT/CO/17 | 2008 | DocumentId: 4b13f664-1cb5-4ed5-bd28-5d0b7103947e | AnnotationId: af41eb2c-fc06-43a2-bc42-0a4e96e4d084
2bf6ed47-2017-44be-bccf-752f8bb5517b
CERD/C/AUT/CO/17
CERD
2008-09-22
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Austria" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies" ]
[]
r) submit the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth periodic reports, in a single document, due on 8 June 2011, taking into account the guidelines for the CERD-specific document (CERD/C/2007/1), as adopted by CERD at its seventy-first session r) the report [should] be an update document and address all points raised in ...
r) submit the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth periodic reports, in a single document, due on 8 June 2011, taking into account the guidelines for the CERD-specific document (CERD/C/2007/1), as adopted by CERD at its seventy-first session r) the report [should] be an update document and address all points raised in ...
CERD | Austria | CERD/C/AUT/CO/17 | 2008 | DocumentId: 4b13f664-1cb5-4ed5-bd28-5d0b7103947e | AnnotationId: 2bf6ed47-2017-44be-bccf-752f8bb5517b
052480bc-0f61-4121-8508-2c085fc14ac5
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Constitutional & legislative framework" ]
[ "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
w) adoption of the Law of 10 May 2007, modifying the Law of 30 July 1981 on the punishment of acts of racism and xenophobia
w) adoption of the Law of 10 May 2007, modifying the Law of 30 July 1981 on the punishment of acts of racism and xenophobia
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: 052480bc-0f61-4121-8508-2c085fc14ac5
0a1a84fd-db9d-4fb6-bfd0-e5da9ac2e994
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Legal & institutional reform", "Racial discrimination", "Access to justice & remedy" ]
[ "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
w) work of the Centre for Equal Opportunity and Action to Combat Racism, especially in bringing cases of racial discrimination to court, as well as the assurances given by the delegation that there is no intention to narrow its mandate
w) work of the Centre for Equal Opportunity and Action to Combat Racism, especially in bringing cases of racial discrimination to court, as well as the assurances given by the delegation that there is no intention to narrow its mandate
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: 0a1a84fd-db9d-4fb6-bfd0-e5da9ac2e994
1c66a31c-6c63-410d-90f9-1b3a2ce22b3e
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Legal & institutional reform", "Racial discrimination" ]
[ "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
w) other measures adopted to prevent and combat racial discrimination in Belgium, especially the 2004 federal action plan to combat racism, anti-Semitism and xenophobic violence and the setting up of a special unit to monitor racist messages on the internet
w) other measures adopted to prevent and combat racial discrimination in Belgium, especially the 2004 federal action plan to combat racism, anti-Semitism and xenophobic violence and the setting up of a special unit to monitor racist messages on the internet
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: 1c66a31c-6c63-410d-90f9-1b3a2ce22b3e
534c05a1-e31a-43cb-a3d5-a2a836cb8841
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Cooperation & Follow up with Special Procedures" ]
[]
w) State party for its active role with respect to the Durban Conference and its follow-up, including the invitation to visit Belgium for the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent which took place in June 2005
w) State party for its active role with respect to the Durban Conference and its follow-up, including the invitation to visit Belgium for the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent which took place in June 2005
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: 534c05a1-e31a-43cb-a3d5-a2a836cb8841
ab7f3f26-d914-4844-be35-c50bc3f4d641
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups", "Non-citizens" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote" ]
[]
w) fact that the State party has granted non-EU citizens the right to vote in local elections
w) fact that the State party has granted non-EU citizens the right to vote in local elections
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: ab7f3f26-d914-4844-be35-c50bc3f4d641
ae0eab87-2f23-4c43-9825-939aec92a6f9
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Migrants", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Labour rights and right to work", "Racial discrimination" ]
[]
w) “diversity” policy adopted to strengthen the inclusion of migrants in the labour market and in society as such
w) “diversity” policy adopted to strengthen the inclusion of migrants in the labour market and in society as such
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: ae0eab87-2f23-4c43-9825-939aec92a6f9
71c2bff1-5387-4d72-ba5e-9d7980e34fba
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Legal & institutional reform", "Racial discrimination" ]
[ "16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime", "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
w) existence of the Centre for Equal Opportunity and Action to Combat Racism, and other bodies with the mandate to promote and protect human rights c) no independent national human rights institution, established in accordance with the Paris Principles (General Assembly resolution 48/134), exists in the State party
w) existence of the Centre for Equal Opportunity and Action to Combat Racism, and other bodies with the mandate to promote and protect human rights c) no independent national human rights institution, established in accordance with the Paris Principles (General Assembly resolution 48/134), exists in the State party
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: 71c2bff1-5387-4d72-ba5e-9d7980e34fba
4230dc99-625b-4f9f-82b8-eb9b376b955c
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Legal & institutional reform", "Racial discrimination" ]
[ "16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime", "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS" ]
r) continue consideration of the establishment of an independent national human rights institution, with a broad mandate to promote and protect human rights, in accordance with the Paris Principles
r) continue consideration of the establishment of an independent national human rights institution, with a broad mandate to promote and protect human rights, in accordance with the Paris Principles
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: 4230dc99-625b-4f9f-82b8-eb9b376b955c
02e6a9c6-45f5-438d-b76d-5e74b3b15d26
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
n) members of the Front National party were found guilty of incitement to racial hatred and sentenced to 250 hours of community service, with a suspension of the right to be elected for 10 years c) persistence of hate speech in the State party c) judicial procedure brought before the Constitutional Court by the Vlaams ...
n) members of the Front National party were found guilty of incitement to racial hatred and sentenced to 250 hours of community service, with a suspension of the right to be elected for 10 years c) persistence of hate speech in the State party c) judicial procedure brought before the Constitutional Court by the Vlaams ...
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: 02e6a9c6-45f5-438d-b76d-5e74b3b15d26
bbd3be22-7a30-4f31-bf5d-6cfff88631cd
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information" ]
[ "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
r) in light of its general recommendation No. 15 (1993) on article 4 ICERD, continue to uphold the provisions enshrined in article 4 ICERD, which are compatible with the right to freedom of opinion and expression, as the exercise of this right carries special duties and responsibilities r) strengthen measures to preven...
r) in light of its general recommendation No. 15 (1993) on article 4 ICERD, continue to uphold the provisions enshrined in article 4 ICERD, which are compatible with the right to freedom of opinion and expression, as the exercise of this right carries special duties and responsibilities r) strengthen measures to preven...
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: bbd3be22-7a30-4f31-bf5d-6cfff88631cd
96c06ffc-78bb-4c23-b1ef-a1c783b85f5c
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Freedom of association", "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
n) the Vlaams Block party, an organization promoting racism and discriminatory propaganda, dissolved itself in 2004 following a lengthy trial for racist offences n) the Vlaams Belang party, its successor, has been under a judicial procedure before the State Council since May 2006 for “hostility towards rights and liber...
n) the Vlaams Block party, an organization promoting racism and discriminatory propaganda, dissolved itself in 2004 following a lengthy trial for racist offences n) the Vlaams Belang party, its successor, has been under a judicial procedure before the State Council since May 2006 for “hostility towards rights and liber...
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: 96c06ffc-78bb-4c23-b1ef-a1c783b85f5c
a4ca827b-da7a-47e0-b21a-d149ede19f2d
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Freedom of association", "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information" ]
[ "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
r) recalling general recommendation No. 15, adopt legislation to ensure the full and adequate implementation of article 4 ICERD in its domestic legal system, especially provisions declaring illegal and prohibiting organizations which promote and incite racial discrimination, in accordance with article 4 (c)
r) recalling general recommendation No. 15, adopt legislation to ensure the full and adequate implementation of article 4 ICERD in its domestic legal system, especially provisions declaring illegal and prohibiting organizations which promote and incite racial discrimination, in accordance with article 4 (c)
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: a4ca827b-da7a-47e0-b21a-d149ede19f2d
db477146-4d5d-44a5-b138-65d422b2c9fb
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Liberty & security of the person", "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Access to justice & remedy" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
c) limited number of criminal cases concerning racist offences brought to justice and high number of complaints that are discontinued, especially with regard to racial violence, hatred and discrimination committed by members of the police force c) lack of detailed statistical information on investigations, prosecutions...
c) limited number of criminal cases concerning racist offences brought to justice and high number of complaints that are discontinued, especially with regard to racial violence, hatred and discrimination committed by members of the police force c) lack of detailed statistical information on investigations, prosecutions...
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: db477146-4d5d-44a5-b138-65d422b2c9fb
0b66b23f-47a8-4e02-94f6-c9a6d8d4feff
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Liberty & security of the person", "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Access to justice & remedy" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
r) in the light of general recommendation No. 31 (2005) on the prevention of racial discrimination in the administration and functioning of the criminal justice system, take all necessary measures to ensure that protection and remedies against any acts of racial discrimination are effective, and that complaints are pro...
r) in the light of general recommendation No. 31 (2005) on the prevention of racial discrimination in the administration and functioning of the criminal justice system, take all necessary measures to ensure that protection and remedies against any acts of racial discrimination are effective, and that complaints are pro...
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: 0b66b23f-47a8-4e02-94f6-c9a6d8d4feff
c7db31a8-85ef-49dd-b53d-6ce5d8b78395
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups", "Non-citizens" ]
[ "Administration of justice & fair trial", "Reservations", "Racial discrimination" ]
[]
c) findings in the study from the National Institute on Criminal Statistics and Criminology concluding that foreigners in the penal system receive more severe sentences than people of Belgian origin n) according to the State party, this is not an intentional policy but rather an unconscious “vicious circle” involving m...
c) findings in the study from the National Institute on Criminal Statistics and Criminology concluding that foreigners in the penal system receive more severe sentences than people of Belgian origin n) according to the State party, this is not an intentional policy but rather an unconscious “vicious circle” involving m...
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: c7db31a8-85ef-49dd-b53d-6ce5d8b78395
c4a2b504-1f9b-48a3-ad25-de41aa536495
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups", "Non-citizens" ]
[ "Administration of justice & fair trial", "Reservations", "Racial discrimination" ]
[ "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
r) follow this development closely and develop a focused strategy, taking into consideration general recommendation No. 31, for changing the situation in order to ensure that all persons irrespective of race, colour, descent, or national or ethnic origin are treated equally in the penal system
r) follow this development closely and develop a focused strategy, taking into consideration general recommendation No. 31, for changing the situation in order to ensure that all persons irrespective of race, colour, descent, or national or ethnic origin are treated equally in the penal system
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: c4a2b504-1f9b-48a3-ad25-de41aa536495
6beef36d-84da-4654-b387-eff5be6b1af5
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation", "Reservations", "Racial discrimination" ]
[ "11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES", "11.1 - Safe and affordable housing", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
c) fact that ethnic minorities are often over-represented in social urban housing – up to 90 per cent in some cases – which has resulted in de facto segregation in certain neighbourhoods of large cities c) in addition, such phenomenon may lead to the use of ethnic criteria to allocate social housing, which would be a d...
c) fact that ethnic minorities are often over-represented in social urban housing – up to 90 per cent in some cases – which has resulted in de facto segregation in certain neighbourhoods of large cities c) in addition, such phenomenon may lead to the use of ethnic criteria to allocate social housing, which would be a d...
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: 6beef36d-84da-4654-b387-eff5be6b1af5
e1efbc0b-86e9-4e97-aa18-5eff56d9d14d
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation", "Reservations", "Racial discrimination" ]
[]
r) recalling general recommendation No. 19 (1995) on article 3 of the Convention, adopt effective measures to prevent de facto segregation and address the underlying factors, especially as such segregation has a negative impact on the enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights of the individuals affected r) prov...
r) recalling general recommendation No. 19 (1995) on article 3 of the Convention, adopt effective measures to prevent de facto segregation and address the underlying factors, especially as such segregation has a negative impact on the enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights of the individuals affected r) prov...
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: e1efbc0b-86e9-4e97-aa18-5eff56d9d14d
1aa21d94-eacf-4c46-9572-71e1d0f9ac4b
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups", "Non-citizens" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Right to adequate housing" ]
[ "11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES", "1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources", "11.1 - Safe and affordable housing", "1 - NO POVERTY", "2 - ZERO HUNGER", "2.3 - Double the productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers" ]
c) Flemish community adopted a decree on 15 December 2006 restricting access to social housing to persons who speak or make the commitment to learn Dutch, as well as the fact that the decree was endorsed by the State Council c) the municipality of Zaventem, near Brussels, adopted a regulation restricting the acquisitio...
c) Flemish community adopted a decree on 15 December 2006 restricting access to social housing to persons who speak or make the commitment to learn Dutch, as well as the fact that the decree was endorsed by the State Council c) the municipality of Zaventem, near Brussels, adopted a regulation restricting the acquisitio...
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: 1aa21d94-eacf-4c46-9572-71e1d0f9ac4b
ae6a1361-cf2e-4ee6-9aac-1646642d47ac
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups", "Non-citizens" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Right to adequate housing" ]
[ "11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES", "11.1 - Safe and affordable housing", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
While noting that the State party has a federal structure, the Committee recalls that Belgium is a single State under international law and has the obligation to ensure the implementation of the provisions of the Convention throughout its territory r) ensure that linguistic requirements do not lead to indirect discrimi...
While noting that the State party has a federal structure, the Committee recalls that Belgium is a single State under international law and has the obligation to ensure the implementation of the provisions of the Convention throughout its territory r) ensure that linguistic requirements do not lead to indirect discrimi...
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: ae6a1361-cf2e-4ee6-9aac-1646642d47ac
68d36e3d-c43f-4dcd-b8b5-c9b766d6c3d9
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Refugees & asylum seekers", "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)", "Conditions of detention" ]
[]
n) European Court of Human Rights, in its judgment of 24 January 2008, found that Belgium had violated article 3 and 5 of the European Convention on Human Rights on ground of inhuman and degrading treatment of asylum-seekers c) detention of asylum-seekers, the conditions of such detention, and the lack of non-custodial...
n) European Court of Human Rights, in its judgment of 24 January 2008, found that Belgium had violated article 3 and 5 of the European Convention on Human Rights on ground of inhuman and degrading treatment of asylum-seekers c) detention of asylum-seekers, the conditions of such detention, and the lack of non-custodial...
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: 68d36e3d-c43f-4dcd-b8b5-c9b766d6c3d9
96a66257-ba94-4d02-ad7a-75570de4332d
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Refugees & asylum seekers", "Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)", "Conditions of detention" ]
[]
r) recalling general recommendation No. 30 (2004) on discrimination against non-citizens, adopt all necessary measures to use non-custodial measures for asylum-seekers and, when detention is required, that conditions meet international standards
r) recalling general recommendation No. 30 (2004) on discrimination against non-citizens, adopt all necessary measures to use non-custodial measures for asylum-seekers and, when detention is required, that conditions meet international standards
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: 96a66257-ba94-4d02-ad7a-75570de4332d
076cdc65-a0b5-4b3d-b1f3-63155f171557
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups", "Non-citizens" ]
[ "Liberty & security of the person", "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Access to justice & remedy" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere" ]
c) police forces continue, in certain cases, to use excessive force during expulsion of non-citizens, as noted by the European Court of Human Rights, in its judgment of 12 October 2006, which found that Belgium had violated article 3 and 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (articles 5 (b), 6 and 7)
c) police forces continue, in certain cases, to use excessive force during expulsion of non-citizens, as noted by the European Court of Human Rights, in its judgment of 12 October 2006, which found that Belgium had violated article 3 and 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (articles 5 (b), 6 and 7)
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: 076cdc65-a0b5-4b3d-b1f3-63155f171557
b8dfdd86-6bf4-4f3b-bfd2-ce653e8432d8
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups", "Non-citizens" ]
[ "Liberty & security of the person", "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Access to justice & remedy" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere" ]
r) continue to follow this issue closely, especially by ensuring that members of the police forces are adequately trained in human rights and that all allegations of ill-treatment and excessive use of force are investigated
r) continue to follow this issue closely, especially by ensuring that members of the police forces are adequately trained in human rights and that all allegations of ill-treatment and excessive use of force are investigated
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: b8dfdd86-6bf4-4f3b-bfd2-ce653e8432d8
2cdf8869-0c2f-4b0d-84c4-309e51b422a4
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Racial discrimination", "Constitutional & legislative framework", "Ratification of & accession to international instruments" ]
[]
n) Belgium is party to numerous international human rights instruments n) Belgium has signed but not ratified the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities of the Council of Europe (articles 2 and 5)
n) Belgium is party to numerous international human rights instruments n) Belgium has signed but not ratified the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities of the Council of Europe (articles 2 and 5)
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: 2cdf8869-0c2f-4b0d-84c4-309e51b422a4
98d537ed-78d2-427d-9635-c1be041c5dce
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Racial discrimination", "Constitutional & legislative framework", "Ratification of & accession to international instruments" ]
[]
r) consider ratifying the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities, thus providing minorities with all the rights recognized in the Convention
r) consider ratifying the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities, thus providing minorities with all the rights recognized in the Convention
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: 98d537ed-78d2-427d-9635-c1be041c5dce
94ab7472-3b88-4a5b-adc6-9f83320ff44d
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Children", "Women & girls", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups", "Non-citizens" ]
[ "Reservations", "Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery", "Access to justice & remedy" ]
[ "8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH", "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence", "8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice f...
w) adoption of the law of 10 August 2005 amending various legal provisions with a view to intensifying action to combat trafficking in persons n) absence of detailed statistical information on investigations, prosecutions and convictions of human traffickers, bearing in mind that victims are often women and children be...
w) adoption of the law of 10 August 2005 amending various legal provisions with a view to intensifying action to combat trafficking in persons n) absence of detailed statistical information on investigations, prosecutions and convictions of human traffickers, bearing in mind that victims are often women and children be...
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: 94ab7472-3b88-4a5b-adc6-9f83320ff44d
d3d331d6-e3ea-492d-afa9-515a17ce15f8
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Children", "Women & girls", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups", "Non-citizens" ]
[ "Reservations", "Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery", "Access to justice & remedy" ]
[ "8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH", "8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour" ]
r) reinforce measures to adequately prevent, combat and punish human trafficking, especially of non-citizens, and provide, in next periodic report, detailed statistical information in this regard, including on protection and reparation provided to the victims
r) reinforce measures to adequately prevent, combat and punish human trafficking, especially of non-citizens, and provide, in next periodic report, detailed statistical information in this regard, including on protection and reparation provided to the victims
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: d3d331d6-e3ea-492d-afa9-515a17ce15f8
e4889c68-a29d-4c5d-9ee8-02a3a954802e
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Children", "Women & girls", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Right to education" ]
[ "4 - QUALITY EDUCATION", "4.5 - No discrimination in education" ]
n) in the State party the competence to regulate the wearing of the headscarf in schools belongs to each school board c) equal enjoyment of the right to education by all girls in Belgium (article 5 (e) (v))
n) in the State party the competence to regulate the wearing of the headscarf in schools belongs to each school board c) equal enjoyment of the right to education by all girls in Belgium (article 5 (e) (v))
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: e4889c68-a29d-4c5d-9ee8-02a3a954802e
ebe54825-3ccc-4ec1-9fe8-7462fe6b473e
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Children", "Women & girls", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Right to education" ]
[]
r) ensure that the procedure implementing school regulations always place emphasis on dialogue in order to prevent such regulations from denying any student the right to education, and to ensure that everyone can always exercise that right
r) ensure that the procedure implementing school regulations always place emphasis on dialogue in order to prevent such regulations from denying any student the right to education, and to ensure that everyone can always exercise that right
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: ebe54825-3ccc-4ec1-9fe8-7462fe6b473e
723c2217-b1d5-43ca-83d6-9d1e64ea3e35
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Children", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation", "Reservations", "Racial discrimination" ]
[ "11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES", "11.1 - Safe and affordable housing" ]
n) work of the Walloon Travellers’ Mediation Centre since 2001 and the recognition of caravans as a form of housing in the Flemish Housing Code since 2004 c) practical enjoyment of social, economic and cultural rights by Roma and Travellers, especially in education and employment (articles 5 (e) and 7)
n) work of the Walloon Travellers’ Mediation Centre since 2001 and the recognition of caravans as a form of housing in the Flemish Housing Code since 2004 c) practical enjoyment of social, economic and cultural rights by Roma and Travellers, especially in education and employment (articles 5 (e) and 7)
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: 723c2217-b1d5-43ca-83d6-9d1e64ea3e35
408e9c6e-8009-4170-b8b8-0ef03eeaf73e
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Children", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation", "Reservations", "Racial discrimination" ]
[ "3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage", "1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources", "1 - NO POVERTY", "3 - GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING", "2 - ZERO HUNGER", "2.3 - Double the productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers" ]
r) provide, in next periodic report, detailed information on the enjoyment of social, economic and cultural rights of Roma and Travellers, as well as on the impact of the measures taken to increase and improve sites on residential land for caravan-dwellers and improve access to health care and other basic facilities
r) provide, in next periodic report, detailed information on the enjoyment of social, economic and cultural rights of Roma and Travellers, as well as on the impact of the measures taken to increase and improve sites on residential land for caravan-dwellers and improve access to health care and other basic facilities
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: 408e9c6e-8009-4170-b8b8-0ef03eeaf73e
2e99e042-dd8e-4a18-91ea-af482d60d6bd
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information" ]
[]
r) the Committee further notes that State party has not withdrawn its declaration on article 4 of the Convention and recommends that it consider doing so
r) the Committee further notes that State party has not withdrawn its declaration on article 4 of the Convention and recommends that it consider doing so
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: 2e99e042-dd8e-4a18-91ea-af482d60d6bd
0b9cbeea-9a19-4b9b-a658-71033be3b2d6
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Racial discrimination", "Ratification of & accession to international instruments" ]
[]
r) ratify the amendment to article 8, paragraph 6, ICERD, adopted on 15 January 1992 at the fourteenth meeting of States parties to the Convention and endorsed by the General Assembly in resolution 47/111 r) in this connection, the Committee cites General Assembly resolution 61/148, in which the Assembly strongly urged...
r) ratify the amendment to article 8, paragraph 6, ICERD, adopted on 15 January 1992 at the fourteenth meeting of States parties to the Convention and endorsed by the General Assembly in resolution 47/111 r) in this connection, the Committee cites General Assembly resolution 61/148, in which the Assembly strongly urged...
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: 0b9cbeea-9a19-4b9b-a658-71033be3b2d6
5acde61e-6ab0-4c20-ba51-bd46bb586187
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination" ]
[ "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
r) take into account the relevant parts of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, adopted in September 2001 by the World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance (A/CONF.189/12, chapter I), when implementing the Convention in its domestic legal order, particularly as...
r) take into account the relevant parts of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, adopted in September 2001 by the World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance (A/CONF.189/12, chapter I), when implementing the Convention in its domestic legal order, particularly as...
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: 5acde61e-6ab0-4c20-ba51-bd46bb586187
03f84632-d5d2-451a-a507-c70722dd8435
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Migrants", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Racial discrimination", "Ratification of & accession to international instruments" ]
[]
r) consider ratifying the ICRMW (adopted by the General Assembly in resolution 45/158)
r) consider ratifying the ICRMW (adopted by the General Assembly in resolution 45/158)
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: 03f84632-d5d2-451a-a507-c70722dd8435
0412abe6-9ce0-4209-af50-6e1e3cce0f9d
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies" ]
[]
r) State party’s reports be made readily available to the public at the time of their submission, and the observations of the Committee with respect to these reports be similarly publicized in the official and national languages
r) State party’s reports be made readily available to the public at the time of their submission, and the observations of the Committee with respect to these reports be similarly publicized in the official and national languages
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: 0412abe6-9ce0-4209-af50-6e1e3cce0f9d
59fb1970-d00a-426c-ae06-d703e978b8e5
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies" ]
[ "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
r) consult widely with organizations of civil society working in the area of human rights protection, in particular in combating racial discrimination, in connection with the preparation of the next periodic report
r) consult widely with organizations of civil society working in the area of human rights protection, in particular in combating racial discrimination, in connection with the preparation of the next periodic report
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: 59fb1970-d00a-426c-ae06-d703e978b8e5
7c240185-f7f3-433c-bf61-dfd3629b6692
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies" ]
[]
r) update core document in accordance with the harmonized guidelines on reporting under the international human rights treaties, in particular those on the common core document, as adopted by the fifth inter-Committee meeting of the human rights treaty bodies held in June 2006 (HRI/GEN/2/Rev.4)
r) update core document in accordance with the harmonized guidelines on reporting under the international human rights treaties, in particular those on the common core document, as adopted by the fifth inter-Committee meeting of the human rights treaty bodies held in June 2006 (HRI/GEN/2/Rev.4)
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: 7c240185-f7f3-433c-bf61-dfd3629b6692
a262ef58-96c0-474d-8903-58eafceee2eb
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies" ]
[]
r) within one year, provide information on the way it has followed up on the Committee’s recommendations contained in paragraphs 10, 14, 16 and 22 pursuant to paragraph 1 of rule 65 of the rules of procedure
r) within one year, provide information on the way it has followed up on the Committee’s recommendations contained in paragraphs 10, 14, 16 and 22 pursuant to paragraph 1 of rule 65 of the rules of procedure
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: a262ef58-96c0-474d-8903-58eafceee2eb
0a3b85b6-cc81-4ad8-928e-2853f6a3ab8f
CERD/C/BEL/CO/15
CERD
2008-05-07
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Belgium" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies" ]
[]
r) submit sixteenth to nineteenth periodic reports in a combined single report on the 6 September 2012, taking into account the guidelines for the CERD-specific document, as adopted at its seventy-first session, and that it address all points raised in the present concluding observations
r) submit sixteenth to nineteenth periodic reports in a combined single report on the 6 September 2012, taking into account the guidelines for the CERD-specific document, as adopted at its seventy-first session, and that it address all points raised in the present concluding observations
CERD | Belgium | CERD/C/BEL/CO/15 | 2008 | DocumentId: 175f7b17-0c9e-44fc-90be-819d10f75e18 | AnnotationId: 0a3b85b6-cc81-4ad8-928e-2853f6a3ab8f
50d5c4d2-fcbb-4856-9818-29b8dd7fe073
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Access to justice & remedy" ]
[]
w) in 2003 the State party made the optional declaration provided for in article 14 of ICERD
w) in 2003 the State party made the optional declaration provided for in article 14 of ICERD
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: 50d5c4d2-fcbb-4856-9818-29b8dd7fe073
cf13c611-230f-4a01-b486-3d6afc173ecb
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Legal & institutional reform", "Racial discrimination" ]
[ "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
w) the establishment of the Fund for anti-racism and human rights projects, as well as the Service for Combating Racism
w) the establishment of the Fund for anti-racism and human rights projects, as well as the Service for Combating Racism
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: cf13c611-230f-4a01-b486-3d6afc173ecb
c1a3d8b7-fd5f-4852-9622-2cf4f6b0ccd5
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Data collection & research" ]
[]
w) the introduction in 2007 of a federal examination which is mandatory for candidates applying for posts in the police force and which integrates modules on ethics and human rights
w) the introduction in 2007 of a federal examination which is mandatory for candidates applying for posts in the police force and which integrates modules on ethics and human rights
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: c1a3d8b7-fd5f-4852-9622-2cf4f6b0ccd5
da5b5367-759f-4d49-9ff4-f49c3e6206b1
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Access to justice & remedy" ]
[]
n) the reinforcement of the jurisprudence of the Federal Supreme Court concerning article 261 bis of the Criminal Code, which thus makes it possible to more effectively address racist speeches and behaviour through criminal sanctions
n) the reinforcement of the jurisprudence of the Federal Supreme Court concerning article 261 bis of the Criminal Code, which thus makes it possible to more effectively address racist speeches and behaviour through criminal sanctions
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: da5b5367-759f-4d49-9ff4-f49c3e6206b1
45782f50-eab5-4fc7-8f7f-5309673321ed
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Refugees & asylum seekers", "Migrants", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups", "Non-citizens" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination" ]
[ "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
c) the lack of substantial progress made by the State party in combating racist and xenophobic attitudes towards some minorities, including black persons, Muslims, Travellers, immigrants and asylum-seekers c) the hostility resulting from the negative perception of foreigners and certain minorities by part of the popula...
c) the lack of substantial progress made by the State party in combating racist and xenophobic attitudes towards some minorities, including black persons, Muslims, Travellers, immigrants and asylum-seekers c) the hostility resulting from the negative perception of foreigners and certain minorities by part of the popula...
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: 45782f50-eab5-4fc7-8f7f-5309673321ed
7d1893d5-9dcb-4e79-8f65-2bfa73dc4a11
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Refugees & asylum seekers", "Migrants", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups", "Non-citizens" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination" ]
[ "4 - QUALITY EDUCATION", "4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
r) further intensify efforts in education and awareness-raising campaigns to combat prejudices against ethnic minorities and promote inter-ethnic dialogue and tolerance within society, in particular at the cantonal and communal level r) consider implementing the recommendations made by SR Racism following his visit to ...
r) further intensify efforts in education and awareness-raising campaigns to combat prejudices against ethnic minorities and promote inter-ethnic dialogue and tolerance within society, in particular at the cantonal and communal level r) consider implementing the recommendations made by SR Racism following his visit to ...
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: 7d1893d5-9dcb-4e79-8f65-2bfa73dc4a11
9a1786c0-2408-4375-add1-99ceb6f728bc
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Constitutional & legislative framework" ]
[]
n) according to the State party, its federal system does not constitute an obstacle to the implementation of the Convention within its territory and sufficient mechanisms exist within the Swiss system c) inconsistencies in the implementation of the Convention exist and that the laws, policies and decisions of cantons a...
n) according to the State party, its federal system does not constitute an obstacle to the implementation of the Convention within its territory and sufficient mechanisms exist within the Swiss system c) inconsistencies in the implementation of the Convention exist and that the laws, policies and decisions of cantons a...
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: 9a1786c0-2408-4375-add1-99ceb6f728bc
b25b8ac9-8f44-4869-ae4f-a17f5db37c70
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Constitutional & legislative framework" ]
[]
> CERD underscores once again the responsibility of the Federal Government of Switzerland for the implementation of the Convention r) play a proactive role, leading the authorities of the cantons and communes to fully implement the Convention in conformity with article 54 (1) of the Federal Constitution r) use and rein...
> CERD underscores once again the responsibility of the Federal Government of Switzerland for the implementation of the Convention r) play a proactive role, leading the authorities of the cantons and communes to fully implement the Convention in conformity with article 54 (1) of the Federal Constitution r) use and rein...
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: b25b8ac9-8f44-4869-ae4f-a17f5db37c70
5f9ddc20-d4f2-495a-84c1-a2c3177a76d5
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Access to justice & remedy", "Constitutional & legislative framework" ]
[ "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
r) adopt a national plan and legislation at all levels of Government against racial discrimination, xenophobia and other forms of intolerance r) devote adequate financial resources for the implementation of the Convention, and ensure that the plan is integrated with other mechanisms for the implementation of human righ...
r) adopt a national plan and legislation at all levels of Government against racial discrimination, xenophobia and other forms of intolerance r) devote adequate financial resources for the implementation of the Convention, and ensure that the plan is integrated with other mechanisms for the implementation of human righ...
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: 5f9ddc20-d4f2-495a-84c1-a2c3177a76d5
0114d4a9-9867-4153-bef0-1d00a2e51b86
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Access to justice & remedy", "Constitutional & legislative framework" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.b - Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
n) the Convention forms an integral part of the Swiss legal system and some of its provisions may be directly invoked before the Swiss courts c) the lack of comprehensive civil and administrative legislation and policies to prevent and combat racial discrimination in all areas, and at the fact that only 10 cantons, out...
n) the Convention forms an integral part of the Swiss legal system and some of its provisions may be directly invoked before the Swiss courts c) the lack of comprehensive civil and administrative legislation and policies to prevent and combat racial discrimination in all areas, and at the fact that only 10 cantons, out...
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: 0114d4a9-9867-4153-bef0-1d00a2e51b86
5f45d640-9d7b-4ca6-bce6-5ad1dc1845ab
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Legal & institutional reform", "Racial discrimination" ]
[ "16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime", "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
c) an independent national human rights institution, in accordance with the Paris Principles (General Assembly resolution 48/134), has not so far been established in Switzerland w) the commitment of the State party before the Human Rights Council to continue to consider the establishment of such a human rights institut...
c) an independent national human rights institution, in accordance with the Paris Principles (General Assembly resolution 48/134), has not so far been established in Switzerland w) the commitment of the State party before the Human Rights Council to continue to consider the establishment of such a human rights institut...
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: 5f45d640-9d7b-4ca6-bce6-5ad1dc1845ab
e2246723-f012-435e-a3de-c3f0a32a9168
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Legal & institutional reform", "Racial discrimination" ]
[ "16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime", "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS" ]
r) establish a well-financed and adequately staffed independent human rights institution according to the Paris Principles r) the means of the Federal Commission against Racism should be strengthened r) more regular dialogue with the FCR
r) establish a well-financed and adequately staffed independent human rights institution according to the Paris Principles r) the means of the Federal Commission against Racism should be strengthened r) more regular dialogue with the FCR
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: e2246723-f012-435e-a3de-c3f0a32a9168
c5f1d58e-a81b-4470-96e1-39958ed9ad55
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Constitutional & legislative framework" ]
[ "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
n) article 8 of the Federal Constitution, which incorporates an explicit prohibition of discrimination, as well as the different national law provisions that may be applied in cases of racial discrimination c) the domestic legislation of the State party does not currently contain a definition of racial discrimination i...
n) article 8 of the Federal Constitution, which incorporates an explicit prohibition of discrimination, as well as the different national law provisions that may be applied in cases of racial discrimination c) the domestic legislation of the State party does not currently contain a definition of racial discrimination i...
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: c5f1d58e-a81b-4470-96e1-39958ed9ad55
324bb40e-3494-4e50-a593-047733370449
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Constitutional & legislative framework" ]
[ "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
r) consider adopting a clear and comprehensive definition of racial discrimination, including direct as well as indirect discrimination, to cover all fields of law and public life, fully in accordance with article 1, paragraph 1, of ICERD
r) consider adopting a clear and comprehensive definition of racial discrimination, including direct as well as indirect discrimination, to cover all fields of law and public life, fully in accordance with article 1, paragraph 1, of ICERD
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: 324bb40e-3494-4e50-a593-047733370449
1d798b88-b4f8-4d12-bd30-e712a8d46920
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Legal & institutional reform", "Racial discrimination" ]
[ "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
w) the information provided by the canton of Vaud on its efforts to implement the Convention n) the lack of information regarding the activities of other cantons to combat racism and racial discrimination
w) the information provided by the canton of Vaud on its efforts to implement the Convention n) the lack of information regarding the activities of other cantons to combat racism and racial discrimination
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: 1d798b88-b4f8-4d12-bd30-e712a8d46920
576778e4-585c-4a64-95cd-f60673043cff
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Legal & institutional reform", "Racial discrimination" ]
[ "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
r) provide the Committee in its next report with detailed and updated information on its activities and measures undertaken by the cantons in the area of racial discrimination
r) provide the Committee in its next report with detailed and updated information on its activities and measures undertaken by the cantons in the area of racial discrimination
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: 576778e4-585c-4a64-95cd-f60673043cff
7a12fef0-8d7d-40fb-8b45-10853b09d891
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups", "Non-citizens" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination" ]
[]
n) the State party intends to maintain its reservation to article 2 of the Convention c) the inadequate protection of the right to marry and found a family for aliens not stemming from European Union States
n) the State party intends to maintain its reservation to article 2 of the Convention c) the inadequate protection of the right to marry and found a family for aliens not stemming from European Union States
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: 7a12fef0-8d7d-40fb-8b45-10853b09d891
865d6d79-7e6d-4b28-96e6-7e234f787e53
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups", "Non-citizens" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination" ]
[ "10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES" ]
r) consider the possibility of withdrawing its reservation to article 2, paragraph 1 (a) of ICERD r) ensure that immigration policies and laws do not intentionally or unintentionally discriminate
r) consider the possibility of withdrawing its reservation to article 2, paragraph 1 (a) of ICERD r) ensure that immigration policies and laws do not intentionally or unintentionally discriminate
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: 865d6d79-7e6d-4b28-96e6-7e234f787e53
22f0c990-14a4-4037-abe0-791fef051b24
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination" ]
[ "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
n) the explanation provided by the delegation with regard to the exigencies of national security c) the use of racial profiling, including in airports c) the lack of statistics regarding racial profiling at cantonal level
n) the explanation provided by the delegation with regard to the exigencies of national security c) the use of racial profiling, including in airports c) the lack of statistics regarding racial profiling at cantonal level
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: 22f0c990-14a4-4037-abe0-791fef051b24
b3b58a4c-f52e-4043-8626-db420e91a4ba
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
r) review existing national security measures and ensure that individuals are not targeted on the grounds of race or ethnicity r) take account of general recommendation No. 31 (2005) on the prevention of racial discrimination in the administration and functioning of the criminal justice system r) compile information re...
r) review existing national security measures and ensure that individuals are not targeted on the grounds of race or ethnicity r) take account of general recommendation No. 31 (2005) on the prevention of racial discrimination in the administration and functioning of the criminal justice system r) compile information re...
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: b3b58a4c-f52e-4043-8626-db420e91a4ba
ed2e95b3-6200-48ef-93a7-e05ea26cb280
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
c) the reasons expressed by the State party for maintaining its reservation to article 4 of ICERD relating to the prohibition of hate speeches n) the importance conferred by the Federal Constitution on the freedoms of expression and assembly n) freedom of expression and assembly is not absolute and the establishment an...
c) the reasons expressed by the State party for maintaining its reservation to article 4 of ICERD relating to the prohibition of hate speeches n) the importance conferred by the Federal Constitution on the freedoms of expression and assembly n) freedom of expression and assembly is not absolute and the establishment an...
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: ed2e95b3-6200-48ef-93a7-e05ea26cb280
fd8779e0-7d28-43e5-bb3b-22e3e06a53e6
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information" ]
[ "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
r) taking into account the mandatory nature of article 4 of ICERD, consider withdrawing the reservation to article 4 r) enact legislation that declares illegal and prohibits any organization which promotes or incites racism and racial discrimination > ICERD draws the attention of the State party to its general recommen...
r) taking into account the mandatory nature of article 4 of ICERD, consider withdrawing the reservation to article 4 r) enact legislation that declares illegal and prohibits any organization which promotes or incites racism and racial discrimination > ICERD draws the attention of the State party to its general recommen...
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: fd8779e0-7d28-43e5-bb3b-22e3e06a53e6
991cb3da-cbaf-4ef5-ad9c-36230555c1c2
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Liberty & security of the person", "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Access to justice & remedy" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere" ]
c) the increase in reports of alleged excessive use of force by the police within the territory of the State party, in particular against black persons
c) the increase in reports of alleged excessive use of force by the police within the territory of the State party, in particular against black persons
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: 991cb3da-cbaf-4ef5-ad9c-36230555c1c2
f603603a-207f-47c7-aae2-95826256f9bf
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Racial discrimination", "Ratification of & accession to international instruments", "Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)" ]
[]
r) consider ratifying OP-CAT
r) consider ratifying OP-CAT
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: f603603a-207f-47c7-aae2-95826256f9bf
a8fe165d-611f-4f30-a1d7-f39d0c3a658c
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Liberty & security of the person", "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Access to justice & remedy" ]
[ "16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS", "16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
r) take firm measures to eradicate all forms of racially discriminatory practice and excessive use of force by the police r) establish an independent mechanism for the investigation of complaints concerning the actions of law enforcement officials r) initiate disciplinary and criminal proceedings against alleged perpet...
r) take firm measures to eradicate all forms of racially discriminatory practice and excessive use of force by the police r) establish an independent mechanism for the investigation of complaints concerning the actions of law enforcement officials r) initiate disciplinary and criminal proceedings against alleged perpet...
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: a8fe165d-611f-4f30-a1d7-f39d0c3a658c
fd6575e2-004f-41e0-b666-1ecf1e4e4c5a
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Refugees & asylum seekers", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups", "Non-citizens" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination" ]
[ "10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion" ]
c) the State party’s legislation on aliens and asylum-seekers may not guarantee them equal rights in accordance with the Convention > pursuant to the Aliens Act which entered into force on 1 January 2008, asylum-seekers whose requests are rejected are excluded from the welfare system with resulting marginalization and ...
c) the State party’s legislation on aliens and asylum-seekers may not guarantee them equal rights in accordance with the Convention > pursuant to the Aliens Act which entered into force on 1 January 2008, asylum-seekers whose requests are rejected are excluded from the welfare system with resulting marginalization and ...
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: fd6575e2-004f-41e0-b666-1ecf1e4e4c5a
45ebd082-0c4a-40c3-9df3-54b03e7a40b1
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Refugees & asylum seekers", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups", "Non-citizens" ]
[ "Reservations", "Racial discrimination" ]
[ "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
r) take effective and adequate measures to guarantee the rights under ICERD to aliens and asylum-seekers r) harmonize domestic legislation on aliens and asylum-seekers with the Convention, and to take into account the recommendations made in this area by different bodies and organizations dealing with racial discrimina...
r) take effective and adequate measures to guarantee the rights under ICERD to aliens and asylum-seekers r) harmonize domestic legislation on aliens and asylum-seekers with the Convention, and to take into account the recommendations made in this area by different bodies and organizations dealing with racial discrimina...
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: 45ebd082-0c4a-40c3-9df3-54b03e7a40b1
c6b869d9-5247-462a-a5ef-504fe7465736
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Rights related to name, identity & nationality", "Reservations", "Racial discrimination" ]
[]
w) the new legislation on naturalization which is expected to enter into force in 2009 c) the cantons and communes may introduce stricter conditions than the Confederation on naturalization matters, may infringe upon the right to private life, and that the lack of definition of integration criteria in the naturalizatio...
w) the new legislation on naturalization which is expected to enter into force in 2009 c) the cantons and communes may introduce stricter conditions than the Confederation on naturalization matters, may infringe upon the right to private life, and that the lack of definition of integration criteria in the naturalizatio...
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: c6b869d9-5247-462a-a5ef-504fe7465736
459b82f7-cd87-4da9-a9e6-b7190a8208b6
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Rights related to name, identity & nationality", "Reservations", "Racial discrimination" ]
[]
r) adopt standards on integration for the naturalization process, in conformity with the Convention, and to take all effective and adequate measures to ensure that naturalization applications are not rejected on discriminatory grounds throughout the territory of the State party
r) adopt standards on integration for the naturalization process, in conformity with the Convention, and to take all effective and adequate measures to ensure that naturalization applications are not rejected on discriminatory grounds throughout the territory of the State party
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: 459b82f7-cd87-4da9-a9e6-b7190a8208b6
c73c6f9e-bc7c-4b72-b069-a31bc6ccdada
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Concerns/Observations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Cultural rights", "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Right to education", "Right to adequate housing" ]
[ "11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES", "11.1 - Safe and affordable housing", "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
w) Travellers/Yenish have been recognized by the State party as a national cultural minority under the Council of Europe’s Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities c) Travellers, including Yenish, Sinti and Roma, are still subjected to numerous disadvantages and forms of discrimination, particular...
w) Travellers/Yenish have been recognized by the State party as a national cultural minority under the Council of Europe’s Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities c) Travellers, including Yenish, Sinti and Roma, are still subjected to numerous disadvantages and forms of discrimination, particular...
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: c73c6f9e-bc7c-4b72-b069-a31bc6ccdada
3f3f409d-dcdb-45ac-9122-0dba7e402230
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Cultural rights", "Reservations", "Racial discrimination", "Right to education", "Right to adequate housing" ]
[ "11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES", "11.1 - Safe and affordable housing" ]
r) strengthen efforts to improve the situation of Travellers, in particular with regard to the means and enjoyment of their rights to housing, education and cultural rights r) adopt a national coordinating policy aimed at protecting Travellers’ rights
r) strengthen efforts to improve the situation of Travellers, in particular with regard to the means and enjoyment of their rights to housing, education and cultural rights r) adopt a national coordinating policy aimed at protecting Travellers’ rights
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: 3f3f409d-dcdb-45ac-9122-0dba7e402230
c2cc8c88-3bb5-4155-835f-e52c6570037a
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Migrants", "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Racial discrimination", "Ratification of & accession to international instruments" ]
[]
r) consider ratifying the ICRMW
r) consider ratifying the ICRMW
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: c2cc8c88-3bb5-4155-835f-e52c6570037a
34f812c5-d2f3-4d00-9f9f-4b91a72e546a
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Reservations", "Legal & institutional reform", "Racial discrimination" ]
[ "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
r) take into account the relevant parts of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, adopted in September 2001 by the World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance (A/CONF.189/12, chapter I) when implementing ICERD in the domestic legal order, particularly with regard ...
r) take into account the relevant parts of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, adopted in September 2001 by the World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance (A/CONF.189/12, chapter I) when implementing ICERD in the domestic legal order, particularly with regard ...
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: 34f812c5-d2f3-4d00-9f9f-4b91a72e546a
8b75fcac-7e6a-4fdf-aa25-3caf9ed5d9eb
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[ "Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups" ]
[ "Racial discrimination", "Ratification of & accession to international instruments" ]
[]
r) ratify the amendment to article 8, paragraph 6, of ICERD, adopted on 15 January 1992 at the 14th meeting of States parties to ICERD and endorsed by the General Assembly in its resolution 47/111 CERD cites General Assembly resolution 61/148, in which the Assembly strongly urged States parties to accelerate their dome...
r) ratify the amendment to article 8, paragraph 6, of ICERD, adopted on 15 January 1992 at the 14th meeting of States parties to ICERD and endorsed by the General Assembly in its resolution 47/111 CERD cites General Assembly resolution 61/148, in which the Assembly strongly urged States parties to accelerate their dome...
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: 8b75fcac-7e6a-4fdf-aa25-3caf9ed5d9eb
466a38be-4239-43f3-b554-c11e068dba27
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies" ]
[]
r) the State party’s reports [should] be made readily available to the public at the time of their submission, and that the observations of CERD with respect to those reports be similarly publicized in the official and national languages
r) the State party’s reports [should] be made readily available to the public at the time of their submission, and that the observations of CERD with respect to those reports be similarly publicized in the official and national languages
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: 466a38be-4239-43f3-b554-c11e068dba27
225691ec-5986-452a-a1ba-8915e2821fa1
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies" ]
[ "10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES", "10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination" ]
r) consult widely with organizations of civil society working in the area of human rights protection, in particular in combating racial discrimination, in connection with the preparation of its next periodic report
r) consult widely with organizations of civil society working in the area of human rights protection, in particular in combating racial discrimination, in connection with the preparation of its next periodic report
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: 225691ec-5986-452a-a1ba-8915e2821fa1
f86d98df-9599-4170-8af1-eca70612c7f2
CERD/C/CHE/CO/6
CERD
2008-09-23
2,008
Recommendations
[ "Switzerland" ]
[ "Western Europe & Others" ]
[]
[ "Reservations", "Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies" ]
[]
r) update the core document in accordance with the requirements of the harmonized guidelines on reporting under the international human rights treaties, in particular those on the common core document, as adopted by the fifth inter-committee meeting of the human rights treaty bodies, held in June 2006 (see HRI/GEN/2/Re...
r) update the core document in accordance with the requirements of the harmonized guidelines on reporting under the international human rights treaties, in particular those on the common core document, as adopted by the fifth inter-committee meeting of the human rights treaty bodies, held in June 2006 (see HRI/GEN/2/Re...
CERD | Switzerland | CERD/C/CHE/CO/6 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5ee82148-3d3e-4e52-b6b6-9019c3eadcaf | AnnotationId: f86d98df-9599-4170-8af1-eca70612c7f2