The criminalization of race should be 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 shall 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
Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
Youth
Year
2014
Paragraph type
Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
WG People of African Descent, Report to the UNGA (2014), A/69/318, para. 73.