Access to justice for people living in poverty 2012, para. 58
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Persons living in poverty are more likely than other individuals to be confronted with requests for bribes and to resort to paying bribes. Moreover, bribes represent a greater burden for persons living in poverty, often meaning that they have to sell assets or sacrifice their health or education in order to meet such demands. Evidence shows that women are more likely to be affected by demands for bribes within the justice system and in many cases they are also subject to harassment or abuse by law enforcement officers.
Status juridique
Non-negotiated soft law
Organe
Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights