Thematic discussion on structural discrimination against people of African descent 2010, para. 131
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Paragraph text
The Working Group recommends that States examine and revise laws and practices that have a disproportionate impact upon people of African descent in the criminal justice system and lead to their overrepresentation in prisons and other places of detention.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Working Group of experts on people of African descent
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Civil & Political Rights
Governance & Rule of Law
Year
2010
Paragraph type
Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
WG People of African Descent, Report to the HRC (2010), A/HRC/14/18, para. 131.