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.
Condicón jurídica
Non-negotiated soft law
Organismo
Working Group of experts on people of African descent
Tipo de documento
Special Procedures' report
Medio de adopción
N.A.
Temas
Civil & Political Rights
Governance & Rule of Law
Personas afectadas
Youth
Año
2014
Tipo de párrafo
Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
WG People of African Descent, Report to the UNGA (2014), A/69/318, para. 73.