2.2 The Protection of Women Against Acts of Discrimination

Reaffirming that acts of racial violence and discrimination do not constitute legitimate expressions of opinion, but rather unlawful acts or offences,

It called upon the States responsible to cease immediately those acts and all acts of repression, discrimination, exploitation and maltreatment.

The discrimination is prohibited also by other legal acts in force.

The Government plans to remedy the lack of legislation punishing racist acts and racial discrimination.

The States of Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia and the self governing Territories have adopted anti discrimination acts. Each of the Acts makes it unlawful to

The Committee recommends that the next report contain detailed information on the effective implementation of the provisions of the Penal Code, allegations and prosecutions of cases of acts of racial discrimination, and complaints and penalties relating to acts of racial and ethnic discrimination.

On the contrary, a number of laws and other legal acts in force prohibit gender discrimination.

Taking note of article 369 of the draft criminal code, which punishes acts of racial discrimination, the Committee wishes to receive information on complaints of acts of racial discrimination and on the relevant legal action taken by the victims or on their behalf.

9. Recognizes that Governments should implement and enforce legislation to prevent acts of racism and racial discrimination

4. Again condemns acts of violence resulting from racism, racial discrimination and xenophobia directed against migrant workers

Those interviewed complained of acts of discrimination and or ill treatment suffered at the hands of the Eritrean authorities.

Reaffirming that acts of racial violence and discrimination do not constitute legitimate expressions of opinion, but rather are offences,

The Criminal Code of the Republic of Tajikistan specifies punishment for the following acts, which indicate discrimination against women

Profoundly concerned at acts and situations of violence and discrimination resulting from religious intolerance that affect many women,

The information provided by the State party regarding effective remedies against any acts of racial discrimination is insufficient.

480. The Committee recommends that the next report contain detailed information regarding prosecutions for acts of racial discrimination.

quot 12. Recognizes that Governments should implement and enforce legislation to prevent acts of racism and racial discrimination

114. The new Act also introduces discrimination in the treatment of persons being prosecuted for the same acts.

Moreover, the absence of complaints against acts of racial discrimination raises doubts as to the extent of the publicity given to, and the effectiveness of, available remedies for victims of racial discrimination.

Studies would be made of acts of racial discrimination and the relevant conclusions would be included in the next report.

(f) Mobilization of international public opinion with respect to specific acts or trends of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance

88. Between 1991 and 1993, some 100 court actions had been instituted against persons responsible for acts of racial discrimination.

8. Calls upon all Governments to enact and enforce legislation to prevent and sanction acts of racism and racial discrimination

247. Concern is expressed about allegations of acts of discrimination against migrant workers on the basis of their national or ethnic origin.

There are no laws or legal and regulatory acts that permit discrimination against women in the country.

Recognizing that such intolerance and discrimination frequently manifests itself through acts of violence against religious minorities in all parts of the world,

In addition, they disclose acts of impermissible discrimination including torture or other forms of ill treatment inflicted on detainees on the basis of their religion and other acts aimed at injuring the religious feelings of detainees.

The police and judiciary should be properly trained to investigate and sanction all acts of discrimination and violence against the Roma.

35. Concern is expressed over the increasing incidence of acts of racial discrimination and inter ethnic conflicts that occurred in the State party.

Although article 102 of the Penal Code declares any act of racial or ethnic discrimination punishable by law, the dissemination of ideas based on racial superiority or hatred, incitement to racial discrimination and acts of violence and provocation of or assistance in racist acts are not explicitly prohibited by law within the meaning of the Convention.

Icelandic legislative practice shows an increasing tendency to introduce into acts of law applying in particular fields provisions prohibiting discrimination, and to redress the situation of persons who have had to endure discrimination in the past.

12. Recognizes that Governments should implement and enforce appropriate and effective legislation to prevent acts of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance

12. Recognizes that Governments should implement and enforce appropriate and effective legislation to prevent acts of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance

195. As there is no information on the legislative measures adopted to implement article 6 of the Convention, the absence of instances of judicial cases concerning acts of racial discrimination cannot be accepted as proof of the absence of such discrimination.

Mr. Pham Hai Anh (Viet Nam) said that, even though progress had been made, women were still victims of marginalization, discrimination and acts of violence.

It further recommends that the right to seek just and adequate reparation for victims of acts of racial discrimination be guaranteed in law and practice.

19. In their conclusions, the participants noted that racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, ethnic antagonism and acts of violence resulting therefrom are on the increase.

13. Also calls upon the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro) to ensure the speedy and consistent investigation of acts of discrimination and violence against refugees, and to ensure the arrest and punishment of those responsible for those acts

In Pakistan instances continue to be reported where customs, practices and misinterpretation of religion are cited as justifications for indulging in acts of discrimination against women.

36. The report contains limited information on the activities of the Prosecutor apos s Office and the judiciary to investigate and punish acts of racial discrimination.

15. Invites all Governments to take, where possible, measures to provide assistance to and rehabilitation of victims of acts of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance

It requests the State party to provide, in its next periodic report, updated statistics on acts of racial discrimination and judicial action taken in response.

642. Concerning article 6 of the Convention, the representative said that there was no special judicial or administrative procedure ensuring protection against acts of racial discrimination but that anyone who had been a victim of such acts could always bring criminal indemnification proceedings.

Alarmed that serious instances of intolerance, discrimination and acts of violence based on religion or belief, including acts of violence, intimidation and coercion motivated by religious extremism, occur in many parts of the world and threaten the enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms,