The findings of the UN Human Rights Committee have been released for Chile, Guyana, Indonesia, Namibia, Serbia, Somalia, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland following their recent review in the latest session.
These findings include the Committee’s key concerns and recommendations regarding the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, as well as positive aspects. Some highlights are:
Chile
The Committee expressed concern about human rights violations during social unrest due to excessive force by law enforcement. They urged Chile to establish controls to prevent such actions, ensure accountability, provide reparations to victims, and work towards gender equality by addressing discriminatory practices.
Guyana
The Committee highlighted issues regarding indigenous peoples’ rights to land, regulation of mining activities, and the need for a stronger framework to combat corruption in Guyana.
Indonesia
Efforts to address human rights violations, prevent corruption, and ensure fair elections were emphasized in Indonesia’s review by the Committee.
Namibia
Namibia was called upon to recognize and consult with indigenous communities, address legislation allowing excessive use of force, and improve governance to combat corruption.
Serbia
The Committee raised concerns about hate speech, electoral irregularities, and the need for stronger measures against hate crimes in Serbia.
Somalia
Somalia was urged to address excessive use of force, protect children from violence and exploitation, and align laws with international standards.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The UK was urged to address conditional immunity for human rights violators, legislative provisions limiting rights for asylum seekers, and to ensure past violations are investigated and prosecuted without time limits.
The full Concluding Observations can be accessed on the session page.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).