Racial discrimination against people of African descent 2011, para. 28
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[Formulates the following recommendations addressed to States parties:] Also ensure the protection of the security and integrity of people of African descent without any discrimination by adopting measures for preventing racially motivated acts of violence against them; ensure prompt action by the police, prosecutors and the judiciary for investigating and punishing such acts; and ensure that perpetrators, be they public officials or other persons, do not enjoy impunity.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Civil & Political Rights
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Violence
Person(s) affected
All
Year
2011
Paragraph type
Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
CERD General Recommendation No. 34, Racial discrimination against people of African descent (2011), para. 28.