Harmful practices (joint General Recommendation with CRC) 2014, para. 51
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Although criminal law sanctions must be consistently enforced in ways that contribute to the prevention and elimination of harmful practices, States parties must also take into account the potential threats to and negative impact on victims, including acts of retaliation.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
All
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Year
2014
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
CEDAW General Recommendation No. 31, Harmful practices (joint General Recommendation with CRC) (2014), para. 51.