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.
Status juridique
Non-negotiated soft law
Organe
Working Group of experts on people of African descent
Type de document
Special Procedures' report
Mode d'adoption
N.A.
Thèmes
Civil & Political Rights
Governance & Rule of Law
Personnes concernées
Youth
Année
2014
Type de paragraphe
Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
WG People of African Descent, Report to the UNGA (2014), A/69/318, para. 73.