Penalization of people living in poverty 2011, para. 17
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The common element unifying the penalization measures examined in this report is their failure to sufficiently satisfy these criteria. They all directly or indirectly discriminate against persons living in poverty, with the effect of nullifying or impairing the enjoyment or exercise of their human rights and fundamental freedoms.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights