Activities of the Working Group 2014, para. 60p

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[In order to provide equal access to justice for people of African descent and as a part of the duty of States to protect human rights, the Working Group calls upon States to guarantee that:] The criminalization of race is addressed, taking measures to eliminate the overrepresentation of young people of African descent who are subject to the criminal justice system, as well as double standards in sentencing. The racial aspects of violence and imprisonment should be recognized;
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
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Youth
Year
2014
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Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
WG People of African Descent, Report to the HRC (2014), A/HRC/27/68, para. 60p.
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Conclusion / Recommendation
Paragraph number
60p