Examen Périodique Universel
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Lettonie
Date de l'examen: Mai-2011
La Lettonie s'est présenté à la 11E session de l'Examen périodique universel (mai 2011). Sa délégation était alors dirigée par Andris Teikmanis, Secrétaire d?État au
Ministère des affaires étrangères.
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Catégories des recommandations du conseil
Conformité au droit international des droits de l'homme
Conventions :
4 70 72 76 80 116 117 122 Protocoles :
2 3 4 70 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 Rapporteurs nationaux :
81 82 83 84 85 86 Organes de traités :
14 15 16 17 18 61 87 93 96 Résolutions de l'ONU :
CDH :
11 Normes internationales :
22 Procédures spéciales :
Rapporteurs thématiques :
14 16 Autres :
1 15 38 111 Mise à niveau des normes, pratiques et Institutions
Institutions et gouvernance
Institutions :
pour les droits de l'homme :
5 6 7 18 judiciaire :
26 éducation aux droits de l'homme :
34 judiciaire :
40 éducation aux droits de l'homme :
43 44 53 pour les droits de l'homme :
55 56 57 58 éducation aux droits de l'homme :
60 judiciaire :
71 pour les droits de l'homme :
88 89 90 91 92 éducation aux droits de l'homme :
100 105 Élections :
Droit de vote :
111 Législation :
21 62 64 65 66 68 94 95 97 101 102 104 106 éducation aux droits de l'homme :
107 110 113 118 120 Plans d'action nationaux :
19 36 Autres :
8 41 42 50 54 67 Droits civils et politiques
Droits économiques, sociaux et culturels
Recommandations du conseil
1
Examiner progressivement la possibilité de ratifier les instruments
internationaux relatifs aux droits de l'homme qui ne l'ont pas été (Chili);

Accepté
2
Envisager d'accéder aux instruments relatifs aux droits de l'homme dont
elle n'est pas encore partie, en particulier le Protocole facultatif se rapportant à
la Convention contre la torture et autres peines ou traitements cruels,
inhumains ou dégradants (Costa Rica);

Accepté
3
Ratifier petit à petit les instrumentaux fondamentaux relatifs aux droits
de l'homme qui ne l'ont pas été, à savoir le deuxième Protocole facultatif se
rapportant au Pacte international relatif aux droits civils et politiques, visant à
abolir la peine de mort, le Protocole facultatif se rapportant à la Convention
contre la torture et autres peines ou traitements cruels, inhumains ou
dégradants et le Protocole facultatif à la Convention sur l'élimination de toutes
les formes de discrimination à l'égard des femmes (Slovénie);

Accepté
4
Envisager la possibilité de ratifier le Protocole facultatif à la Convention
sur l'élimination de toutes les formes de discrimination à l'égard des femmes, la
Convention internationale sur la protection des droits de tous les travailleurs
migrants et des membres de leur famille et la Convention internationale pour la
protection de toutes les personnes contre les disparitions forcées (Argentine);

Accepté
5
Demander l'accréditation du Bureau du Médiateur auprès du Comité
international de coordination des institutions nationales pour la promotion et la
protection des droits de l'homme (Royaume-Uni de Grande-Bretagne et
d'Irlande du Nord);

Accepté
6
Envisager d'élever le Médiateur au rang d'institution nationale des
droits de l'homme accréditée auprès du Comité international de coordination
des institutions nationales pour la promotion et la protection des droits de
l'homme (Algérie);

Accepté
7
Faire accréditer le Médiateur afin d'assurer la conformité de cette
institution avec les Principes de Paris (République de Moldova);

Accepté
8
Poursuivre ses efforts dans le domaine de la protection et de la
promotion des droits de l'homme (Géorgie);

Accepté
9
Continuer d'allouer des fonds suffisants à l'ensemble des programmes
de protection de l'enfance (République de Moldova);

Accepté
10
Continuer de prendre des mesures dans le domaine de la protection des
droits de l'enfant (Azerbaïdjan);

Accepté
11
Contribuer à la mise en oeuvre de la récente résolution du Conseil des
droits de l'homme relative aux enfants vivant et/ou travaillant dans la rue
(Hongrie);

Accepté
12
Poursuivre l'action positive menée pour promouvoir les droits des
personnes handicapées (Azerbaïdjan);

Accepté
13
Envisager de prendre des mesures pour remplir ses engagements
internationaux relatifs aux droits des personnes handicapées et, en particulier,
prendre les mesures voulues pour remédier au problème de l'accessibilité
(Costa Rica);

Accepté
14
Poursuivre les efforts visant à améliorer et à protéger les droits des
femmes et des enfants en mettant en oeuvre les recommandations formulées par
les organes des Nations Unies chargés des questions relatives aux droits de
l'homme et par les titulaires de mandat au titre des procédures spéciales
concernés (Palestine);

Accepté
15
Renouveler les engagements pris lors de son élection au Conseil des
droits de l'homme et poursuivre sa coopération avec les organes
conventionnels, en particulier en soumettant ses rapports périodiques en temps
voulu (Djibouti);

Accepté
16
Continuer de coopérer avec les organes chargés de surveiller
l'application des traités et avec les rapporteurs spéciaux des Nations Unies
(Azerbaïdjan);

Accepté
17
Prendre des mesures pour mettre en oeuvre les recommandations
formulées par les organes conventionnels (Slovénie);

Accepté
18
Continuer de renforcer le mécanisme national de promotion de l'égalité
des sexes, comme l'a recommandé le Comité pour l'élimination de la
discrimination à l'égard des femmes (Chili);

Accepté
19
Élaborer un plan d'ensemble relatif à l'égalité des sexes, en mettant un
accent particulier sur la protection contre l'exploitation sexuelle et la
prévention de la violence à motivation sexiste (Espagne);

Accepté
20
Poursuivre les efforts visant à promouvoir l'égalité des sexes et continuer
de s'employer à résoudre les problèmes liés à l'égalité des sexes évoqués dans le
rapport national (Lituanie);

Accepté
21
Adopter et mettre en oeuvre des nouvelles politiques et dispositions
législatives visant à lutter contre la discrimination fondée sur le sexe et à
promouvoir l'autonomisation des femmes, notamment l'égalité des chances en
matière d'emploi et l'égalité de rémunération pour un travail de valeur égale
(Brésil)

Accepté
22
Intensifier les efforts de lutte contre la discrimination envers les groupes
vulnérables et les minorités, conformément aux normes établies au niveau
international (Argentine);

Accepté
23
Renforcer, dans le cadre de la politique visant à promouvoir la tolérance,
les mesures favorisant l'harmonie interethnique et la diversité culturelle
(Bélarus);

Accepté
24
Renforcer les mesures visant à lutter contre le racisme et les crimes
inspirés par la haine (Australie)

Accepté
25
S'impliquer activement dans la lutte contre les crimes à motivation
raciste (République tchèque);

Accepté
26
Veiller à ce que toutes les allégations de mauvais traitements de la part
de responsables de l'application des lois donnent lieu sans délai à des enquêtes
impartiales et efficaces (République tchèque);

Accepté
27
Déployer de nouveaux efforts pour réduire la surpopulation dans les
établissements pénitentiaires, notamment par le recours à des mesures de
substitution, et améliorer les conditions dans les centres de détention
(Ouzbékistan);

Accepté
28
Poursuivre les efforts visant à réduire le nombre de détenus et prendre
des mesures pour améliorer les conditions dans les prisons et les centres de
détention (Suède);

Accepté
29
Améliorer la situation générale dans les centres de détention et les
prisons et remédier à la surpopulation dans ces établissements (République
tchèque);

Accepté
30
Poursuivre les réformes visant à améliorer les conditions de détention et
recourir davantage aux mesures non privatives de liberté, comme y invitent les
organes conventionnels (Autriche);

Accepté
31
Réduire la population carcérale (République islamique d'Iran);

Accepté
32
Intensifier son action visant à prévenir, punir et éliminer toutes les
formes de violence envers les femmes (Argentine);

Accepté
33
Poursuivre les efforts visant à lutter contre la violence familiale,
notamment par la sensibilisation (Azerbaïdjan);

Accepté
34
Dispenser une formation spécifique aux agents des forces de l'ordre afin
de leur permettre de mieux comprendre le phénomène de la violence familiale
et de le prévenir (Hongrie);

Accepté
35
Continuer de prendre des mesures pour éliminer la traite des êtres
humains (République tchèque);

Accepté
36
Continuer de prendre les mesures voulues pour mettre un terme à la
traite des êtres humains, notamment par la mise en oeuvre d'un programme
national de lutte contre cette pratique (Palestine);

Accepté
37
Poursuivre ses efforts de lutte contre la traite des êtres humains, en
particulier des femmes et des enfants (Algérie);

Accepté
38
Renforcer ses efforts de lutte contre la traite des êtres humains,
notamment mettre en place une coopération internationale avec les
gouvernements, les organisations internationales et les ONG intéressés
(Bélarus);

Accepté
39
Poursuivre ses efforts de lutte contre la traite des êtres humains, et
accorder une attention particulière aux victimes de celle-ci (Costa Rica);

Accepté
40
Continuer de prendre les mesures voulues pour poursuivre et punir les
personnes qui se livrent à la traite des êtres humains et concevoir des systèmes
adaptés permettant de prévenir en temps voulu l'exploitation sexuelle et la
traite des enfants (République de Moldova);

Accepté
41
Donner un rang de priorité élevé à la mise en oeuvre des programmes de
protection contre la traite des êtres humains et de réadaptation des victimes
(Norvège);

Accepté
42
Développer et renforcer ses programmes et services visant à favoriser la
réadaptation des victimes de la traite (Canada)

Accepté
43
Donner un rang de priorité élevé à la formation des magistrats et des
policiers à la manière dont il convient de traiter les victimes de traite et de
violence familiale (Norvège);

Accepté
44
Adopter des dispositions législatives permettant le transfert partiel ou
segmenté de la capacité juridique d'une personne handicapée (Pays-Bas);

Accepté
45
Introduce legislation that allows for partial or segmented transfer of
the legal capacity of a disabled person (Netherlands);

Accepté
46
Poursuivre son action visant à promouvoir la pleine intégration des
minorités ethniques dans la société lettone et faciliter la naturalisation et
l'acquisition de la nationalité, en particulier en ce qui concerne les enfants
(Costa Rica);

Accepté
47
Prendre des mesures pour faciliter encore la naturalisation des nonressortissants
(Pays-Bas);

Accepté
48
Envisager de faciliter encore l'acquisition de la nationalité et de
renforcer l'action visant à promouvoir l'enregistrement des naissances (Brésil);

Accepté
49
Faire davantage pour sensibiliser tous les groupes à l'intérêt que
présente la nationalité, afin d'inciter les personnes qui sont toujours non
ressortissantes à se faire naturaliser (États-Unis d'Amérique);

Accepté
50
Do more to promote the value of citizenship among all groups, thereby
encouraging naturalization of the remaining non-citizens (United States of
America);

Accepté
51
Intensifier les efforts visant à améliorer l'intégration des groupes
ethniques et des minorités linguistiques, notamment accueillir les migrants, les
demandeurs d'asile, les réfugiés et les apatrides (Équateur);

Accepté
52
Améliorer les conditions de vie des demandeurs d'asile et des réfugiés
(République islamique d'Iran);

Accepté
53
Renforcer la formation des gardes frontière, des agents de l'immigration
et des juges dans les domaines du droit international des réfugiés en vue de
garantir la protection et le plein respect des droits de l'ensemble des réfugiés et
des demandeurs d'asile (Canada);

Accepté
54
Faire fond sur les efforts actuellement menés pour faciliter l'intégration
des immigrants et des réfugiés, notamment en mettant pleinement en oeuvre son
programme pluriannuel d'intégration des ressortissants de pays tiers (Canada).

Accepté
55
Renforcer les moyens dont dispose le Médiateur pour enquêter sur les
allégations de discrimination sous toutes ses formes et y donner suite
(Royaume-Uni);
Cette recommandation a déjà été mise en oeuvre ou en cours de l'être. This recommendation has already been implemented or is in the process of implementation.
Cette recommandation a déjà été mise en oeuvre ou en cours de l'être. This recommendation has already been implemented or is in the process of implementation.

Accepté
56
Apporter un appui au Bureau du Médiateur, reconnaître sa compétence
pour toutes les questions relatives à l'égalité de traitement de l'ensemble des
habitants du pays et se conformer au principe de non-discrimination
(Équateur);
Cette recommandation a déjà été mise en oeuvre ou en cours de l'être. This recommendation has already been implemented or is in the process of implementation.
Cette recommandation a déjà été mise en oeuvre ou en cours de l'être. This recommendation has already been implemented or is in the process of implementation.

Accepté
57
Prendre toutes les mesures nécessaires pour mettre en place une
institution nationale des droits de l'homme, conformément aux Principes de
Paris (République tchèque);
Cette recommandation a déjà été mise en oeuvre ou en cours de l'être. This recommendation has already been implemented or is in the process of implementation.
Cette recommandation a déjà été mise en oeuvre ou en cours de l'être. This recommendation has already been implemented or is in the process of implementation.

Accepté
58
Mettre en place une institution nationale des droits de l'homme qui soit
pleinement conforme aux Principes de Paris et la doter d'un mandat juridique
étendu et clair et de ressources suffisantes (Espagne);
Cette recommandation a déjà été mise en oeuvre ou en cours de l'être. This recommendation has already been implemented or is in the process of implementation.
Cette recommandation a déjà été mise en oeuvre ou en cours de l'être. This recommendation has already been implemented or is in the process of implementation.

Accepté
59
Prendre en compte tous les groupes composant la société lettone dans les
plans nationaux de développement socioéconomique (République islamique
d'Iran);
Cette recommandation a déjà été mise en oeuvre ou en cours de l'être. This recommendation has already been implemented or is in the process of implementation.
Cette recommandation a déjà été mise en oeuvre ou en cours de l'être. This recommendation has already been implemented or is in the process of implementation.

Accepté
60
Prendre en compte l'éducation et la formation aux droits de l'homme
dans ses programmes nationaux d'éducation et de formation (Maroc);
Cette recommandation a déjà été mise en oeuvre ou en cours de l'être. This recommendation has already been implemented or is in the process of implementation.
Cette recommandation a déjà été mise en oeuvre ou en cours de l'être. This recommendation has already been implemented or is in the process of implementation.

Accepté
61
Tirer parti des compétences spécialisées considérables que possède la
société civile et mener des consultations régulières auprès d'ONG sur des
questions relatives aux droits de l'homme, notamment sur la suite donnée aux
recommandations des divers organes conventionnels des Nations Unies
(Norvège);
Cette recommandation a déjà été mise en oeuvre ou en cours de l'être. This recommendation has already been implemented or is in the process of implementation.
Cette recommandation a déjà été mise en oeuvre ou en cours de l'être. This recommendation has already been implemented or is in the process of implementation.

Accepté
62
Adopter des dispositions législatives internes interdisant la
discrimination dans tous les domaines, en particulier la discrimination fondée
sur l'origine nationale, l'appartenance ethnique, la langue ou l'appartenance à
un groupe linguistique; adopter toutes les mesures d'ordre civil et administratif
nécessaires pour garantir l'élimination de toutes les formes de discrimination à
l'égard de toutes les personnes, en particulier celles appartenant à des groupes
ethniques ou linguistiques, qui représentent plus du tiers de la population
lettone (Équateur);
Cette recommandation a déjà été mise en oeuvre ou en cours de l'être. This recommendation has already been implemented or is in the process of implementation.
Cette recommandation a déjà été mise en oeuvre ou en cours de l'être. This recommendation has already been implemented or is in the process of implementation.

Accepté
63
Adopter des mesures économiques, sociales et culturelles visant
spécifiquement à lutter contre la discrimination et à promouvoir l'égalité des
chances des personnes et groupes défavorisés et marginalisés (République
islamique d'Iran);
Cette recommandation a déjà été mise en oeuvre ou en cours de l'être. This recommendation has already been implemented or is in the process of implementation.
Cette recommandation a déjà été mise en oeuvre ou en cours de l'être. This recommendation has already been implemented or is in the process of implementation.

Accepté
64
Interdire la propagande xénophobe, antisémite et néonazie, rendre de
tels actes passibles de poursuites pénales et ériger le racisme en circonstance
aggravante (Fédération de Russie);
Cette recommandation a déjà été mise en oeuvre ou en cours de l'être. This recommendation has already been implemented or is in the process of implementation.
Cette recommandation a déjà été mise en oeuvre ou en cours de l'être. This recommendation has already been implemented or is in the process of implementation.

Accepté
65
Renforcer sa législation pénale relative à la violence familiale afin,
notamment, de garantir que ce type de violence soit retenue comme
circonstance aggravante (France);
Cette recommandation a déjà été mise en oeuvre ou en cours de l'être. This recommendation has already been implemented or is in the process of implementation.
Cette recommandation a déjà été mise en oeuvre ou en cours de l'être. This recommendation has already been implemented or is in the process of implementation.

Accepté
66
Prendre les mesures nécessaires pour inscrire une définition du viol
conjugal dans le Code pénal et ériger le viol conjugal en une infraction pénale
spécifique (Mexique);
Cette recommandation a déjà été mise en oeuvre ou en cours de l'être. This recommendation has already been implemented or is in the process of implementation.
Cette recommandation a déjà été mise en oeuvre ou en cours de l'être. This recommendation has already been implemented or is in the process of implementation.

Accepté
67
Mettre au point un système d'alerte précoce en sensibilisant la
population aux risques liés à la migration et aux mariages simulés (Royaume-
Uni);
Cette recommandation a déjà été mise en oeuvre ou en cours de l'être. This recommendation has already been implemented or is in the process of implementation.
Cette recommandation a déjà été mise en oeuvre ou en cours de l'être. This recommendation has already been implemented or is in the process of implementation.

Accepté
68
Adopter les dispositions législatives nécessaires pour interdire
explicitement la violence contre les enfants, notamment les châtiments
corporels (Finlande);
Cette recommandation a déjà été mise en oeuvre ou en cours de l'être. This recommendation has already been implemented or is in the process of implementation.
Cette recommandation a déjà été mise en oeuvre ou en cours de l'être. This recommendation has already been implemented or is in the process of implementation.

Accepté
69
Conserver les établissements publics d'enseignement préscolaire et
d'enseignement général qui dispensent un enseignement dans les langues
minoritaires, notamment le russe (Fédération de Russie);
Cette recommandation a déjà été mise en oeuvre ou en cours de l'être. This recommendation has already been implemented or is in the process of implementation.
Cette recommandation a déjà été mise en oeuvre ou en cours de l'être. This recommendation has already been implemented or is in the process of implementation.

Accepté
70
Garantir le respect des droits de l'homme des ressortissants étrangers,
quel que soit leur statut au regard de la législation relative à l'immigration, en
particulier les personnes appartenant à des groupes vulnérables tels que les
réfugiés, les demandeurs d'asile et les apatrides; garantir le respect du principe
de non-refoulement, établi par la Convention de 1951 relative au statut des
réfugiés et le Protocole de 1967 relatif au statut des réfugiés (Équateur);
Cette recommandation a déjà été mise en oeuvre ou en cours de l'être. This recommendation has already been implemented or is in the process of implementation.
Cette recommandation a déjà été mise en oeuvre ou en cours de l'être. This recommendation has already been implemented or is in the process of implementation.

Accepté
71
Prendre des mesures pour garantir l'accès des enfants réfugiés à des
services adéquats, notamment des services de conseil juridique, de soins
médicaux et d'éducation (Pologne).
Cette recommandation a déjà été mise en oeuvre ou en cours de l'être. This recommendation has already been implemented or is in the process of implementation.
Cette recommandation a déjà été mise en oeuvre ou en cours de l'être. This recommendation has already been implemented or is in the process of implementation.

Accepté
72
Adhérer aux instruments internationaux suivant ou les ratifier: le
deuxième Protocole facultatif se rapportant au Pacte international relatif aux
droits civils et politiques, visant à abolir la peine de mort; la Convention
internationale sur la protection des droits de tous les travailleurs migrants et
des membres de leur famille; le Protocole facultatif se rapportant au Pacte
international relatif aux droits économiques, sociaux et culturels; le Protocole
facultatif à la Convention sur l'élimination de toutes les formes de
discrimination à l'égard des femmes; le Protocole facultatif se rapportant à la
Convention contre la torture et autres peines ou traitements cruels, inhumains
ou dégradants; la Convention internationale pour la protection de toutes les
personnes contre les disparitions forcées (Équateur);
Currently, Latvia cannot provide a definitive answer on the eventuality of acceding to or ratifying the following international instruments: OP-ICESCR, OP-CEDAW, OP-CAT, ICPPED. Latvia gradually in the course of time will evaluate the possibility of ratifying these documents and will provide information about the state of implementation of these recommendations in the next report.
Currently, Latvia cannot provide a definitive answer on the eventuality of acceding to or ratifying the following international instruments: OP-ICESCR, OP-CEDAW, OP-CAT, ICPPED. Latvia gradually in the course of time will evaluate the possibility of ratifying these documents and will provide information about the state of implementation of these recommendations in the next report.

Pas de réponse claire
73
Accélérer le processus de ratification du Protocole facultatif à la
Convention sur l'élimination de toutes les formes de discrimination à l'égard
des femmes, du Protocole facultatif se rapportant à la Convention contre la
torture et autres peines ou traitements cruels, inhumains ou dégradants et du
deuxième Protocole facultatif se rapportant au Pacte international relatif aux
droits civils et politiques, visant à abolir la peine de mort (République tchèque);
Currently, Latvia cannot provide a definitive answer on the eventuality of acceding to or ratifying the following international instruments: OP-ICESCR, OP-CEDAW, OP-CAT, ICPPED. Latvia gradually in the course of time will evaluate the possibility of ratifying these documents and will provide information about the state of implementation of these recommendations in the next report.
Currently, Latvia cannot provide a definitive answer on the eventuality of acceding to or ratifying the following international instruments: OP-ICESCR, OP-CEDAW, OP-CAT, ICPPED. Latvia gradually in the course of time will evaluate the possibility of ratifying these documents and will provide information about the state of implementation of these recommendations in the next report.

Pas de réponse claire
74
Ratifier le Protocole facultatif se rapportant à la Convention contre la
torture et autres peines ou traitements cruels, inhumains ou dégradants; le
Protocole facultatif à la Convention sur l'élimination de toutes les formes de
discrimination à l'égard des femmes; le deuxième Protocole facultatif se
rapportant au Pacte international relatif aux droits civils et politiques, visant à
abolir la peine de mort (Brésil);
Currently, Latvia cannot provide a definitive answer on the eventuality of acceding to or ratifying the following international instruments: OP-ICESCR, OP-CEDAW, OP-CAT, ICPPED. Latvia gradually in the course of time will evaluate the possibility of ratifying these documents and will provide information about the state of implementation of these recommendations in the next report.
Currently, Latvia cannot provide a definitive answer on the eventuality of acceding to or ratifying the following international instruments: OP-ICESCR, OP-CEDAW, OP-CAT, ICPPED. Latvia gradually in the course of time will evaluate the possibility of ratifying these documents and will provide information about the state of implementation of these recommendations in the next report.

Pas de réponse claire
75
Ratifier le Protocole facultatif à la Convention sur l'élimination de
toutes les formes de discrimination à l'égard des femmes; le deuxième Protocole
facultatif se rapportant au Pacte international relatif aux droits civils et
politiques, visant à abolir la peine de mort; le Protocole facultatif se rapportant
à la Convention contre la torture et autres peines ou traitements cruels,
inhumains ou dégradants (France);
Currently, Latvia cannot provide a definitive answer on the eventuality of acceding to or ratifying the following international instruments: OP-ICESCR, OP-CEDAW, OP-CAT, ICPPED. Latvia gradually in the course of time will evaluate the possibility of ratifying these documents and will provide information about the state of implementation of these recommendations in the next report.
Currently, Latvia cannot provide a definitive answer on the eventuality of acceding to or ratifying the following international instruments: OP-ICESCR, OP-CEDAW, OP-CAT, ICPPED. Latvia gradually in the course of time will evaluate the possibility of ratifying these documents and will provide information about the state of implementation of these recommendations in the next report.

Pas de réponse claire
76
Signer et ratifier le Protocole facultatif se rapportant au Pacte
international relatif aux droits économiques, sociaux et culturels; le deuxième
Protocole facultatif se rapportant au Pacte international relatif aux droits civils
et politiques, visant à abolir la peine de mort; le Protocole facultatif à la
Convention sur l'élimination de toutes les formes de discrimination à l'égard
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des femmes; le Protocole facultatif se rapportant à la Convention contre la
torture et autres peines ou traitements cruels, inhumains ou dégradants; la
Convention internationale pour la protection de toutes les personnes contre les
disparitions forcées (Espagne);
provide information about the state of implementation of these recommendations in the next report.
provide information about the state of implementation of these recommendations in the next report.

Pas de réponse claire
77
Ratifier le deuxième Protocole facultatif se rapportant au Pacte
international relatif aux droits civils et politiques, visant à abolir la peine de
mort (Lituanie);
As regards the ratification of ICCPR-OP 2, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty, Latvia informs that on 12 July 2011 the Government approved a legislative package on the accession to the Protocol No. 13 to the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms concerning the abolition of the death penalty in all circumstances. Following the adoption of these draft laws by the Parliament and their entry into force, Latvia will evaluate the possibility of ratifying ICCPR-OP 2. Information about the state of implementation of this recommendation will be provided in the next report.
As regards the ratification of ICCPR-OP 2, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty, Latvia informs that on 12 July 2011 the Government approved a legislative package on the accession to the Protocol No. 13 to the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms concerning the abolition of the death penalty in all circumstances. Following the adoption of these draft laws by the Parliament and their entry into force, Latvia will evaluate the possibility of ratifying ICCPR-OP 2. Information about the state of implementation of this recommendation will be provided in the next report.

à considérer
78
Continuer d'oeuvrer en faveur de l'abolition de la peine de mort en
toutes circonstances et adhérer au deuxième Protocole facultatif se rapportant
au Pacte international relatif aux droits civils et politiques, visant à abolir la
peine de mort (Suède);
As regards the ratification of ICCPR-OP 2, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty, Latvia informs that on 12 July 2011 the Government approved a legislative package on the accession to the Protocol No. 13 to the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms concerning the abolition of the death penalty in all circumstances. Following the adoption of these draft laws by the Parliament and their entry into force, Latvia will evaluate the possibility of ratifying ICCPR-OP 2. Information about the state of implementation of this recommendation will be provided in the next report.
As regards the ratification of ICCPR-OP 2, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty, Latvia informs that on 12 July 2011 the Government approved a legislative package on the accession to the Protocol No. 13 to the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms concerning the abolition of the death penalty in all circumstances. Following the adoption of these draft laws by the Parliament and their entry into force, Latvia will evaluate the possibility of ratifying ICCPR-OP 2. Information about the state of implementation of this recommendation will be provided in the next report.

à considérer
79
Ratifier dans les meilleurs délais le deuxième Protocole facultatif se
rapportant au Pacte international relatif aux droits civils et politiques, visant à
abolir la peine de mort et le Protocole no 13 à la Convention de sauvegarde des
droits de l'homme et des libertés fondamentales, relatif à l'abolition de la peine
de mort en toutes circonstances (Belgique);
As regards the ratification of ICCPR-OP 2, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty, Latvia informs that on 12 July 2011 the Government approved a legislative package on the accession to the Protocol No. 13 to the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms concerning the abolition of the death penalty in all circumstances. Following the adoption of these draft laws by the Parliament and their entry into force, Latvia will evaluate the possibility of ratifying ICCPR-OP 2. Information about the state of implementation of this recommendation will be provided in the next report.
As regards the ratification of ICCPR-OP 2, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty, Latvia informs that on 12 July 2011 the Government approved a legislative package on the accession to the Protocol No. 13 to the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms concerning the abolition of the death penalty in all circumstances. Following the adoption of these draft laws by the Parliament and their entry into force, Latvia will evaluate the possibility of ratifying ICCPR-OP 2. Information about the state of implementation of this recommendation will be provided in the next report.

à considérer
80
Ratifier dans les meilleurs délais la Convention internationale pour la
protection de toutes les personnes contre les disparitions forcées et reconnaître
pleinement la compétence du Comité des disparitions forcées, conformément
aux articles 31 et 32 de la Convention (France);
Currently, Latvia cannot provide a definitive answer on the eventuality of acceding to or ratifying the following international instruments: OP-ICESCR, OP-CEDAW, OP-CAT, ICPPED. Latvia gradually in the course of time will evaluate the possibility of ratifying these documents and will provide information about the state of implementation of these recommendations in the next report.
Currently, Latvia cannot provide a definitive answer on the eventuality of acceding to or ratifying the following international instruments: OP-ICESCR, OP-CEDAW, OP-CAT, ICPPED. Latvia gradually in the course of time will evaluate the possibility of ratifying these documents and will provide information about the state of implementation of these recommendations in the next report.

Pas de réponse claire
81
Examiner la possibilité de ratifier le Protocole facultatif se rapportant
au Pacte international relatif aux droits économiques, sociaux et culturels
(Palestine);
Currently, Latvia cannot provide a definitive answer on the eventuality of acceding to or ratifying the following international instruments: OP-ICESCR, OP-CEDAW, OP-CAT, ICPPED. Latvia gradually in the course of time will evaluate the possibility of ratifying these documents and will provide information about the state of implementation of these recommendations in the next report.
Currently, Latvia cannot provide a definitive answer on the eventuality of acceding to or ratifying the following international instruments: OP-ICESCR, OP-CEDAW, OP-CAT, ICPPED. Latvia gradually in the course of time will evaluate the possibility of ratifying these documents and will provide information about the state of implementation of these recommendations in the next report.

Pas de réponse claire
82
Ratifier le Protocole facultatif se rapportant à la Convention contre la
torture et autres peines ou traitements cruels, inhumains ou dégradants
(Paraguay);
Currently, Latvia cannot provide a definitive answer on the eventuality of acceding to or ratifying the following international instruments: OP-ICESCR, OP-CEDAW, OP-CAT, ICPPED. Latvia gradually in the course of time will evaluate the possibility of ratifying these documents and will provide information about the state of implementation of these recommendations in the next report.
Currently, Latvia cannot provide a definitive answer on the eventuality of acceding to or ratifying the following international instruments: OP-ICESCR, OP-CEDAW, OP-CAT, ICPPED. Latvia gradually in the course of time will evaluate the possibility of ratifying these documents and will provide information about the state of implementation of these recommendations in the next report.

Pas de réponse claire
83
Ratifier le Protocole facultatif à la Convention sur l'élimination de
toutes les formes de discrimination à l'égard des femmes (Belgique);
Currently, Latvia cannot provide a definitive answer on the eventuality of acceding to or ratifying the following international instruments: OP-ICESCR, OP-CEDAW, OP-CAT, ICPPED. Latvia gradually in the course of time will evaluate the possibility of ratifying these documents and will provide information about the state of implementation of these recommendations in the next report.
Currently, Latvia cannot provide a definitive answer on the eventuality of acceding to or ratifying the following international instruments: OP-ICESCR, OP-CEDAW, OP-CAT, ICPPED. Latvia gradually in the course of time will evaluate the possibility of ratifying these documents and will provide information about the state of implementation of these recommendations in the next report.

Pas de réponse claire
84
Adhérer au Protocole facultatif à la Convention sur l'élimination de
toutes les formes de discrimination à l'égard des femmes et au Protocole
facultatif se rapportant à la Convention contre la torture et autres peines ou
traitements cruels, inhumains ou dégradants (Ukraine);
Currently, Latvia cannot provide a definitive answer on the eventuality of acceding to or ratifying the following international instruments: OP-ICESCR, OP-CEDAW, OP-CAT, ICPPED. Latvia gradually in the course of time will evaluate the possibility of ratifying these documents and will provide information about the state of implementation of these recommendations in the next report.
Currently, Latvia cannot provide a definitive answer on the eventuality of acceding to or ratifying the following international instruments: OP-ICESCR, OP-CEDAW, OP-CAT, ICPPED. Latvia gradually in the course of time will evaluate the possibility of ratifying these documents and will provide information about the state of implementation of these recommendations in the next report.

Pas de réponse claire
85
Signer et ratifier le Protocole facultatif à la Convention sur
l'élimination de toutes les formes de discrimination à l'égard des femmes
(Irlande);
Currently, Latvia cannot provide a definitive answer on the eventuality of acceding to or ratifying the following international instruments: OP-ICESCR, OP-CEDAW, OP-CAT, ICPPED. Latvia gradually in the course of time will evaluate the possibility of ratifying these documents and will provide information about the state of implementation of these recommendations in the next report.
Currently, Latvia cannot provide a definitive answer on the eventuality of acceding to or ratifying the following international instruments: OP-ICESCR, OP-CEDAW, OP-CAT, ICPPED. Latvia gradually in the course of time will evaluate the possibility of ratifying these documents and will provide information about the state of implementation of these recommendations in the next report.

Pas de réponse claire
86
Adhérer au deuxième Protocole facultatif se rapportant au Pacte
international relatif aux droits civils et politiques, visant à abolir la peine de
mort et prendre les mesures nécessaires pour supprimer la peine de mort de
l'ordre juridique letton (Australie);
As regards the ratification of ICCPR-OP 2, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty, Latvia informs that on 12 July 2011 the Government approved a legislative package on the accession to the Protocol No. 13 to the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms concerning the abolition of the death penalty in all circumstances. Following the adoption of these draft laws by the Parliament and their entry into force, Latvia will evaluate the possibility of ratifying ICCPR-OP 2. Information about the state of implementation of this recommendation will be provided in the next report.
As regards the ratification of ICCPR-OP 2, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty, Latvia informs that on 12 July 2011 the Government approved a legislative package on the accession to the Protocol No. 13 to the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms concerning the abolition of the death penalty in all circumstances. Following the adoption of these draft laws by the Parliament and their entry into force, Latvia will evaluate the possibility of ratifying ICCPR-OP 2. Information about the state of implementation of this recommendation will be provided in the next report.

à considérer
87
Reconnaître la compétence du Comité pour l'élimination de la
discrimination raciale pour recevoir et examiner des communications émanant
de particuliers (Équateur);
Currently Latvia cannot provide a definitive answer on accepting or rejecting this recommendation. Latvia will continue co-operation with the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination by reporting on the implementation of the provisions of ICERD. Latvia is continuously reviewing and, if need be, adjusting national legislation to the evolving standards in the field of racial discrimination, and ensures their practical implementation. At the same time, Latvia appreciates efforts and extensive expertise of the European Court of Human Rights in the field of eliminating discrimination as well as co-operation with the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance. Accordingly, Latvia considers that it has subjected itself to comprehensive monitoring at the international level, which includes both an individual complaints mechanism and a national reporting system and visits under review mechanisms. Latvia fully relies on the competence of the existing mechanisms. The next report will provide information on whether any changes have taken place in Latvia's position on this matter.
Currently Latvia cannot provide a definitive answer on accepting or rejecting this recommendation. Latvia will continue co-operation with the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination by reporting on the implementation of the provisions of ICERD. Latvia is continuously reviewing and, if need be, adjusting national legislation to the evolving standards in the field of racial discrimination, and ensures their practical implementation. At the same time, Latvia appreciates efforts and extensive expertise of the European Court of Human Rights in the field of eliminating discrimination as well as co-operation with the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance. Accordingly, Latvia considers that it has subjected itself to comprehensive monitoring at the international level, which includes both an individual complaints mechanism and a national reporting system and visits under review mechanisms. Latvia fully relies on the competence of the existing mechanisms. The next report will provide information on whether any changes have taken place in Latvia's position on this matter.

Pas de réponse claire
88
Élargir le mandat du Bureau du Médiateur, en temps qu'institution des
droits de l'homme, le doter de ressources suffisantes et faire en sorte qu'il soit
conforme aux Principes de Paris (Pologne);
Partially accepted. Latvia partly accepts these recommendations. Latvia does not accept the recommendation in the part concerning the need to enlarge the mandate of the Ombudsman or the need to set up a national human rights institution in compliance with the UN Paris Principles. The Office of the Ombudsman has been established under the law, its mandate is very broad and fully complies with the Paris Principles: Ombudsman has the right to review individual complaints, analyse the compliance of legal provisions with the human rights standards and to submit an application to courts. The Ombudsman can act on the basis of a complaint or upon his/her own initiative and has a major role in raising human rights awareness. The Parliament elects the Ombudsman for the term of five years. The Ombudsman's Strategy for 2011-2013 sets amongst the institution's priorities launching the procedure for its accreditation to the National Human Rights Institutions International Coordinating Committee. In the next report, Latvia will provide information on measures taken to further strengthen the Ombudsman's Office within available national budget resources.
Partially accepted. Latvia partly accepts these recommendations. Latvia does not accept the recommendation in the part concerning the need to enlarge the mandate of the Ombudsman or the need to set up a national human rights institution in compliance with the UN Paris Principles. The Office of the Ombudsman has been established under the law, its mandate is very broad and fully complies with the Paris Principles: Ombudsman has the right to review individual complaints, analyse the compliance of legal provisions with the human rights standards and to submit an application to courts. The Ombudsman can act on the basis of a complaint or upon his/her own initiative and has a major role in raising human rights awareness. The Parliament elects the Ombudsman for the term of five years. The Ombudsman's Strategy for 2011-2013 sets amongst the institution's priorities launching the procedure for its accreditation to the National Human Rights Institutions International Coordinating Committee. In the next report, Latvia will provide information on measures taken to further strengthen the Ombudsman's Office within available national budget resources.

Accepté
89
Renforcer le mandat, les fonctions et les ressources du Bureau du
Médiateur, conformément aux Principes de Paris, en particulier en le dotant de
A/HRC/18/9
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moyens lui permettant d'agir et de mener des enquêtes, et demander son
accréditation auprès du Comité international de coordination des institutions
nationales pour la promotion et la protection des droits de l'homme (France);
Partially accepted. Latvia partly accepts these recommendations. Latvia does not accept the recommendation in the part concerning the need to enlarge the mandate of the Ombudsman or the need to set up a national human rights institution in compliance with the UN Paris Principles. The Office of the Ombudsman has been established under the law, its mandate is very broad and fully complies with the Paris Principles: Ombudsman has the right to review individual complaints, analyse the compliance of legal provisions with the human rights standards and to submit an application to courts. The Ombudsman can act on the basis of a complaint or upon his/her own initiative and has a major role in raising human rights awareness. The Parliament elects the Ombudsman for the term of five years. The Ombudsman's Strategy for 2011-2013 sets amongst the institution's priorities launching the procedure for its accreditation to the National Human Rights Institutions International Coordinating Committee. In the next report, Latvia will provide information on measures taken to further strengthen the Ombudsman's Office within available national budget resources.
Partially accepted. Latvia partly accepts these recommendations. Latvia does not accept the recommendation in the part concerning the need to enlarge the mandate of the Ombudsman or the need to set up a national human rights institution in compliance with the UN Paris Principles. The Office of the Ombudsman has been established under the law, its mandate is very broad and fully complies with the Paris Principles: Ombudsman has the right to review individual complaints, analyse the compliance of legal provisions with the human rights standards and to submit an application to courts. The Ombudsman can act on the basis of a complaint or upon his/her own initiative and has a major role in raising human rights awareness. The Parliament elects the Ombudsman for the term of five years. The Ombudsman's Strategy for 2011-2013 sets amongst the institution's priorities launching the procedure for its accreditation to the National Human Rights Institutions International Coordinating Committee. In the next report, Latvia will provide information on measures taken to further strengthen the Ombudsman's Office within available national budget resources.

Accepté
90
Renforcer les moyens d'action du Bureau du Médiateur en le dotant de
ressources suffisantes pour assurer son efficacité et sa pleine conformité avec
les Principes de Paris (Norvège);
Partially accepted. Latvia partly accepts these recommendations. Latvia does not accept the recommendation in the part concerning the need to enlarge the mandate of the Ombudsman or the need to set up a national human rights institution in compliance with the UN Paris Principles. The Office of the Ombudsman has been established under the law, its mandate is very broad and fully complies with the Paris Principles: Ombudsman has the right to review individual complaints, analyse the compliance of legal provisions with the human rights standards and to submit an application to courts. The Ombudsman can act on the basis of a complaint or upon his/her own initiative and has a major role in raising human rights awareness. The Parliament elects the Ombudsman for the term of five years. The Ombudsman's Strategy for 2011-2013 sets amongst the institution's priorities launching the procedure for its accreditation to the National Human Rights Institutions International Coordinating Committee. In the next report, Latvia will provide information on measures taken to further strengthen the Ombudsman's Office within available national budget resources.
Partially accepted. Latvia partly accepts these recommendations. Latvia does not accept the recommendation in the part concerning the need to enlarge the mandate of the Ombudsman or the need to set up a national human rights institution in compliance with the UN Paris Principles. The Office of the Ombudsman has been established under the law, its mandate is very broad and fully complies with the Paris Principles: Ombudsman has the right to review individual complaints, analyse the compliance of legal provisions with the human rights standards and to submit an application to courts. The Ombudsman can act on the basis of a complaint or upon his/her own initiative and has a major role in raising human rights awareness. The Parliament elects the Ombudsman for the term of five years. The Ombudsman's Strategy for 2011-2013 sets amongst the institution's priorities launching the procedure for its accreditation to the National Human Rights Institutions International Coordinating Committee. In the next report, Latvia will provide information on measures taken to further strengthen the Ombudsman's Office within available national budget resources.

Accepté
91
Élever le Bureau du Médiateur au rang d'institution nationale des
droits de l'homme dotée du statut d'accréditation «A», conformément au
Principes de Paris (Canada);
Partially accepted. Latvia partly accepts these recommendations. Latvia does not accept the recommendation in the part concerning the need to enlarge the mandate of the Ombudsman or the need to set up a national human rights institution in compliance with the UN Paris Principles. The Office of the Ombudsman has been established under the law, its mandate is very broad and fully complies with the Paris Principles: Ombudsman has the right to review individual complaints, analyse the compliance of legal provisions with the human rights standards and to submit an application to courts. The Ombudsman can act on the basis of a complaint or upon his/her own initiative and has a major role in raising human rights awareness. The Parliament elects the Ombudsman for the term of five years. The Ombudsman's Strategy for 2011-2013 sets amongst the institution's priorities launching the procedure for its accreditation to the National Human Rights Institutions International Coordinating Committee. In the next report, Latvia will provide information on measures taken to further strengthen the Ombudsman's Office within available national budget resources.
Partially accepted. Latvia partly accepts these recommendations. Latvia does not accept the recommendation in the part concerning the need to enlarge the mandate of the Ombudsman or the need to set up a national human rights institution in compliance with the UN Paris Principles. The Office of the Ombudsman has been established under the law, its mandate is very broad and fully complies with the Paris Principles: Ombudsman has the right to review individual complaints, analyse the compliance of legal provisions with the human rights standards and to submit an application to courts. The Ombudsman can act on the basis of a complaint or upon his/her own initiative and has a major role in raising human rights awareness. The Parliament elects the Ombudsman for the term of five years. The Ombudsman's Strategy for 2011-2013 sets amongst the institution's priorities launching the procedure for its accreditation to the National Human Rights Institutions International Coordinating Committee. In the next report, Latvia will provide information on measures taken to further strengthen the Ombudsman's Office within available national budget resources.

Accepté
92
Renforcer les moyens dont dispose l'Inspection nationale pour la
protection des droits de l'enfant et envisager d'instituer un médiateur des
enfants (Norvège);
Partially accepted The recommendation can be accepted in part. Latvia accepts the part on strengthening the capacity of the State Inspectorate for the Protection of Children's Rights within available national budget resources; information on the measures taken will be provided in the next report. At the same time, Latvia rejects the recommendation to consider establishing an Ombudsman for children, as the functions of the Ombudsman for children are performed by the Ombudsman's Office which is assigned authority over all human rights matters, including those of the children's rights protection.
Partially accepted The recommendation can be accepted in part. Latvia accepts the part on strengthening the capacity of the State Inspectorate for the Protection of Children's Rights within available national budget resources; information on the measures taken will be provided in the next report. At the same time, Latvia rejects the recommendation to consider establishing an Ombudsman for children, as the functions of the Ombudsman for children are performed by the Ombudsman's Office which is assigned authority over all human rights matters, including those of the children's rights protection.

Accepté
93
Donner suite à la recommandation du Comité pour l'élimination de la
discrimination à l'égard des femmes afin de renforcer le système national
relatif aux droits des femmes (Djibouti);
Latvia accepts the recommendation (similarly to the recommendation No.91.18). Latvia has ratified CEDAW and adheres to other binding international law which forbids the discrimination of women. Under the Constitution, all human beings are equal irrespective of their gender. In its next report, Latvia will provide information on steps taken to further strengthen the national system for the protection of women's rights.
Latvia accepts the recommendation (similarly to the recommendation No.91.18). Latvia has ratified CEDAW and adheres to other binding international law which forbids the discrimination of women. Under the Constitution, all human beings are equal irrespective of their gender. In its next report, Latvia will provide information on steps taken to further strengthen the national system for the protection of women's rights.

Accepté
94
Adopter une loi d'ensemble relative à l'égalité des sexes (Pologne);
Latvia rejects the recommendations as, instead of adopting a general gender equality law, it has chosen a different approach ' to integrate anti-discriminatory provisions into sectoral laws. Such approach is consistent with the Latvian legal tradition and is no less effective than the comprehensive law approach. Latvia will continue providing information on promoting gender equality in the next report.
Latvia rejects the recommendations as, instead of adopting a general gender equality law, it has chosen a different approach ' to integrate anti-discriminatory provisions into sectoral laws. Such approach is consistent with the Latvian legal tradition and is no less effective than the comprehensive law approach. Latvia will continue providing information on promoting gender equality in the next report.

Refusé
95
Promouvoir l'inscription dans la Constitution et dans la législation
nationale d'une définition de la discrimination à l'égard des femmes et du
principe de l'égalité entre les hommes et les femmes (Mexique);
Latvia accepts the recommendation and will further intensify efforts to combat discrimination against vulnerable groups. The Constitution guarantees that all human beings in Latvia are equal before the law and the courts, human rights shall be implemented without discrimination of any kind. The provisions on the prohibition of discrimination and differential treatment have also been included in sectoral laws. National legislation provides for administrative liability and criminal liability for violating the prohibition of discrimination. Latvia will continue providing information concerning combating discrimination in its next report.
Latvia accepts the recommendation and will further intensify efforts to combat discrimination against vulnerable groups. The Constitution guarantees that all human beings in Latvia are equal before the law and the courts, human rights shall be implemented without discrimination of any kind. The provisions on the prohibition of discrimination and differential treatment have also been included in sectoral laws. National legislation provides for administrative liability and criminal liability for violating the prohibition of discrimination. Latvia will continue providing information concerning combating discrimination in its next report.

Accepté
96
Continuer de renforcer ses efforts de lutte contre la discrimination
envers les groupes vulnérables, conformément à la recommandation du Comité
contre la torture (Chili);
Latvia accepts the recommendation and will further intensify efforts to combat discrimination against vulnerable groups. The Constitution guarantees that all human beings in Latvia are equal before the law and the courts, human rights shall be implemented without discrimination of any kind. The provisions on the prohibition of discrimination and differential treatment have also been included in sectoral laws. National legislation provides for administrative liability and criminal liability for violating the prohibition of discrimination. Latvia will continue providing information concerning combating discrimination in its next report.
Latvia accepts the recommendation and will further intensify efforts to combat discrimination against vulnerable groups. The Constitution guarantees that all human beings in Latvia are equal before the law and the courts, human rights shall be implemented without discrimination of any kind. The provisions on the prohibition of discrimination and differential treatment have also been included in sectoral laws. National legislation provides for administrative liability and criminal liability for violating the prohibition of discrimination. Latvia will continue providing information concerning combating discrimination in its next report.

Accepté
97
Améliorer la législation pertinente afin de combattre plus avant la
discrimination raciale et l'incitation à la haine raciale et de protéger
efficacement les droits des minorités ethniques (Chine);
Latvia rejects the recommendation. Latvia believes that the Criminal Law and other laws provide for adequate regulation in the field of combating racial and hate crime. Latvian legislation criminalises actions of intentionally inciting national, ethnic or racial hatred or disharmony as required by Article 4 of ICERD and the 28 January 2003 Additional Protocol to the European Convention on Cybercrime concerning the criminalisation of acts of a racist and xenophobic nature committed through computer systems. Racial discrimination and incitement to racial hatred are not only regarded as a separate crime, but the Criminal Law also defines racist motive as an aggravating circumstance. Moreover, racial discrimination is effectively prohibited also in other laws (for instance, Civil law, Labour Law), and the victims are provided with accessible and effective mechanisms for protecting their rights. In recent years, Latvia has succeeded in cutting back on the number of instances of national, ethnic and racial hatred, which is demonstrated by statistics on initiated criminal cases concerning incitement to national, ethnic and racial hatred or disharmony. Notwithstanding the rejection of this recommendation, Latvia will provide further information in its next report on the measures taken towards combating racial discrimination.
Latvia rejects the recommendation. Latvia believes that the Criminal Law and other laws provide for adequate regulation in the field of combating racial and hate crime. Latvian legislation criminalises actions of intentionally inciting national, ethnic or racial hatred or disharmony as required by Article 4 of ICERD and the 28 January 2003 Additional Protocol to the European Convention on Cybercrime concerning the criminalisation of acts of a racist and xenophobic nature committed through computer systems. Racial discrimination and incitement to racial hatred are not only regarded as a separate crime, but the Criminal Law also defines racist motive as an aggravating circumstance. Moreover, racial discrimination is effectively prohibited also in other laws (for instance, Civil law, Labour Law), and the victims are provided with accessible and effective mechanisms for protecting their rights. In recent years, Latvia has succeeded in cutting back on the number of instances of national, ethnic and racial hatred, which is demonstrated by statistics on initiated criminal cases concerning incitement to national, ethnic and racial hatred or disharmony. Notwithstanding the rejection of this recommendation, Latvia will provide further information in its next report on the measures taken towards combating racial discrimination.

Refusé
98
Intensifier ses efforts de lutte contre la discrimination fondée sur
l'orientation sexuelle et l'identité sexuelle (Espagne);
Latvia accepts the recommendations. Under the Constitution, all human beings are equal. The principle of equality has also been integrated in sectoral laws, for instance, in the Labour Law. Latvia will continue providing information on combating discrimination based on person's sexual orientation in its next report.
Latvia accepts the recommendations. Under the Constitution, all human beings are equal. The principle of equality has also been integrated in sectoral laws, for instance, in the Labour Law. Latvia will continue providing information on combating discrimination based on person's sexual orientation in its next report.

Accepté
99
Intensifier les efforts de lutte contre la discrimination fondée sur
l'orientation sexuelle (Royaume-Uni);
Latvia accepts the recommendations. Under the Constitution, all human beings are equal. The principle of equality has also been integrated in sectoral laws, for instance, in the Labour Law. Latvia will continue providing information on combating discrimination based on person's sexual orientation in its next report.
Latvia accepts the recommendations. Under the Constitution, all human beings are equal. The principle of equality has also been integrated in sectoral laws, for instance, in the Labour Law. Latvia will continue providing information on combating discrimination based on person's sexual orientation in its next report.

Accepté
100
Dispenser des informations générales sur la lutte contre la
discrimination et réformer les programmes scolaires de manière à dispenser
régulièrement des informations sur l'égalité des sexes, sur les lesbiennes, les
gays, les personnes bisexuelles et transgenres et sur les minorités ethniques
(Norvège);
Latvia accepts the recommendations and at the same time indicates that educational measures are carried out concerning both hate crime against LGBT persons and the issues of intolerance, racism and anti-Semitism. Besides, it should be noted that the issues of anti-discrimination, gender equality and human rights, including the issues of sexual minorities, have already been included in the school curricula. Latvia will include information on the provision of general information on anti-discrimination issues in its next report.
Latvia accepts the recommendations and at the same time indicates that educational measures are carried out concerning both hate crime against LGBT persons and the issues of intolerance, racism and anti-Semitism. Besides, it should be noted that the issues of anti-discrimination, gender equality and human rights, including the issues of sexual minorities, have already been included in the school curricula. Latvia will include information on the provision of general information on anti-discrimination issues in its next report.

Accepté
101
Adopter des dispositions législatives pénales prévoyant que
l'homophobie et la transphobie constituent une circonstance aggravante
(Finlande);
Currently, Latvia cannot provide a definitive answer to the recommendation to sanction under the Criminal Law homophobic and transphobic crime. Such amendments would require an open public debate and the hearing of the views of groups concerned. At the same time, the State Police is considering possibilities to introduce a special programme that would enable any resident to report a hate crime. In its next report, Latvia will provide information on the development of this discussion.
Currently, Latvia cannot provide a definitive answer to the recommendation to sanction under the Criminal Law homophobic and transphobic crime. Such amendments would require an open public debate and the hearing of the views of groups concerned. At the same time, the State Police is considering possibilities to introduce a special programme that would enable any resident to report a hate crime. In its next report, Latvia will provide information on the development of this discussion.

Pas de réponse claire
102
Modifier la législation pénale de façon à prendre en compte le discours
haineux visant les lesbiennes, les gays et les personnes bisexuelles et transgenres
(Norvège);
Currently, Latvia cannot provide a definitive answer to the recommendation to amend the Criminal Law in order to sanction hate speech against LGBT persons (to include sexual orientation in the definition of hate crime). Discussions on this issue have not yet been held and currently no amendments to legislation have been planned. In its next report, Latvia will provide information on the development in this matter.
Currently, Latvia cannot provide a definitive answer to the recommendation to amend the Criminal Law in order to sanction hate speech against LGBT persons (to include sexual orientation in the definition of hate crime). Discussions on this issue have not yet been held and currently no amendments to legislation have been planned. In its next report, Latvia will provide information on the development in this matter.

Pas de réponse claire
103
Renforcer encore les mesures visant à prévenir et à combattre la
discrimination et les crimes inspirés par la haine contre les minorités ethniques
et d'autres groupes vulnérables, notamment les lesbiennes, les gays et les
personnes bisexuelles et transgenres (Brésil);
Latvia accepts the recommendation. The Constitution and other laws contain the principles of equality and the prohibition of discrimination. Besides, work on the transposition of relevant European Union anti-discrimination directives is under way. Within its mandate, the Police will continue efforts in combating discrimination. In recent years, Latvia has succeeded in cutting back on the number of instances of national, ethnic and racial hatred, which is demonstrated by statistics on instituted criminal cases concerning incitement to national, ethnic and racial hatred or disharmony. At the same time, the Police cooperate with LGBT activists by providing security measures during LGBT public events.
Latvia accepts the recommendation. The Constitution and other laws contain the principles of equality and the prohibition of discrimination. Besides, work on the transposition of relevant European Union anti-discrimination directives is under way. Within its mandate, the Police will continue efforts in combating discrimination. In recent years, Latvia has succeeded in cutting back on the number of instances of national, ethnic and racial hatred, which is demonstrated by statistics on instituted criminal cases concerning incitement to national, ethnic and racial hatred or disharmony. At the same time, the Police cooperate with LGBT activists by providing security measures during LGBT public events.

Accepté
104
Envisager de prendre des mesures législatives et administratives pour
ériger la violence fondée sur l'identité sexuelle ou l'orientation sexuelle en
crime inspiré par la haine (États-Unis);
At this point, Latvia cannot provide a definitive answer to the recommendation on recognizing violence on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation as a hate crime. Discussions on this issue have not yet taken place and currently no amendments to legislation have been planned. At the same time, no violence has been reported against homosexual and transgender persons as such. In its next report, Latvia will provide information on developments in this matter.
At this point, Latvia cannot provide a definitive answer to the recommendation on recognizing violence on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation as a hate crime. Discussions on this issue have not yet taken place and currently no amendments to legislation have been planned. At the same time, no violence has been reported against homosexual and transgender persons as such. In its next report, Latvia will provide information on developments in this matter.

Pas de réponse claire
105
Mener des activités de sensibilisation, par exemple mettre en relief la
question de la diversité dans le cadre des programmes scolaires, afin de lutter
contre la discrimination envers les lesbiennes, les gays et les personnes
bisexuelles et transgenres (Finlande);
Latvia accepts the recommendations and at the same time indicates that educational measures are carried out concerning both hate crime against LGBT persons and the issues of intolerance, racism and anti-Semitism. Besides, it should be noted that the issues of anti-discrimination, gender equality and human rights, including the issues of sexual minorities, have already been included in the school curricula. Latvia will include information on the provision of general information on anti-discrimination issues in its next report.
Latvia accepts the recommendations and at the same time indicates that educational measures are carried out concerning both hate crime against LGBT persons and the issues of intolerance, racism and anti-Semitism. Besides, it should be noted that the issues of anti-discrimination, gender equality and human rights, including the issues of sexual minorities, have already been included in the school curricula. Latvia will include information on the provision of general information on anti-discrimination issues in its next report.

Accepté
106
Abolir la peine de mort pour tous les crimes, en tout temps, y compris
en temps de guerre (Hongrie);
As regards the ratification of ICCPR-OP 2, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty, Latvia informs that on 12 July 2011 the Government approved a legislative package on the accession to the Protocol No. 13 to the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms concerning the abolition of the death penalty in all circumstances. Following the adoption of these draft laws by the Parliament and their entry into force, Latvia will evaluate the possibility of ratifying ICCPR-OP 2. Information about the state of implementation of this recommendation will be provided in the next report.
As regards the ratification of ICCPR-OP 2, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty, Latvia informs that on 12 July 2011 the Government approved a legislative package on the accession to the Protocol No. 13 to the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms concerning the abolition of the death penalty in all circumstances. Following the adoption of these draft laws by the Parliament and their entry into force, Latvia will evaluate the possibility of ratifying ICCPR-OP 2. Information about the state of implementation of this recommendation will be provided in the next report.

à considérer
107
Abolir complètement la peine de mort pour tous les crimes, y compris
en temps de guerre (Autriche);
As regards the ratification of ICCPR-OP 2, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty, Latvia informs that on 12 July 2011 the Government approved a legislative package on the accession to the Protocol No. 13 to the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms concerning the abolition of the death penalty in all circumstances. Following the adoption of these draft laws by the Parliament and their entry into force, Latvia will evaluate the possibility of ratifying ICCPR-OP 2. Information about the state of implementation of this recommendation will be provided in the next report.
As regards the ratification of ICCPR-OP 2, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty, Latvia informs that on 12 July 2011 the Government approved a legislative package on the accession to the Protocol No. 13 to the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms concerning the abolition of the death penalty in all circumstances. Following the adoption of these draft laws by the Parliament and their entry into force, Latvia will evaluate the possibility of ratifying ICCPR-OP 2. Information about the state of implementation of this recommendation will be provided in the next report.

à considérer
108
Mener les réformes nécessaires pour abolir complètement la peine de
mort (Équateur);
As regards the ratification of ICCPR-OP 2, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty, Latvia informs that on 12 July 2011 the Government approved a legislative package on the accession to the Protocol No. 13 to the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms concerning the abolition of the death penalty in all circumstances. Following the adoption of these draft laws by the Parliament and their entry into force, Latvia will evaluate the possibility of ratifying ICCPR-OP 2. Information about the state of implementation of this recommendation will be provided in the next report.
As regards the ratification of ICCPR-OP 2, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty, Latvia informs that on 12 July 2011 the Government approved a legislative package on the accession to the Protocol No. 13 to the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms concerning the abolition of the death penalty in all circumstances. Following the adoption of these draft laws by the Parliament and their entry into force, Latvia will evaluate the possibility of ratifying ICCPR-OP 2. Information about the state of implementation of this recommendation will be provided in the next report.

à considérer
109
Abolir complètement la peine de mort (Espagne);
atifying ICCPR-OP 2. Information about the state of implementation of this recommendation will be provided in the next report.
atifying ICCPR-OP 2. Information about the state of implementation of this recommendation will be provided in the next report.

à considérer
110
Reconnaître et garantir par voie législative le droit des minorités
nationales de recevoir, dans les régions où elles sont fortement représentées, des
informations touchant aux domaines relevant de l'État et des municipalités qui
soient dans leur langue nationale ou maternelle (Fédération de Russie);
The recommendation cannot be accepted. Under the Constitution, the Latvian language is the official language in Latvia. The Official Language Law prescribes the use of the official language for record-keeping and documents in State and local government institutions, courts and judicial institutions, State and local government undertakings, and companies where major share of capital is owned by the State or a local government. Correspondence and other type of communication with foreign states may take place in a foreign language. At the same time, the Latvian legislation provides for exceptions when information should be provided to a person in a language other than the official language to ensure that the human rights of those persons are observed. In its next report Latvia will continue providing information on this issue.
The recommendation cannot be accepted. Under the Constitution, the Latvian language is the official language in Latvia. The Official Language Law prescribes the use of the official language for record-keeping and documents in State and local government institutions, courts and judicial institutions, State and local government undertakings, and companies where major share of capital is owned by the State or a local government. Correspondence and other type of communication with foreign states may take place in a foreign language. At the same time, the Latvian legislation provides for exceptions when information should be provided to a person in a language other than the official language to ensure that the human rights of those persons are observed. In its next report Latvia will continue providing information on this issue.

Refusé
111
Conformément aux recommandations d'institutions internationales des
droits de l'homme, accorder sans plus tarder aux non-ressortissants le droit de
participer à la vie politique du pays, notamment aux élections municipales, et
leur donner la possibilité d'exercer l'ensemble des droits économiques, sociaux
et culturels (Fédération de Russie);
The recommendation is to be partly rejected. Latvia indicates that this recommendation has already been partly implemented, because non-citizens are granted economic, social and cultural rights, as well as a number of political rights, for instance, the right to join political parties and exercise their freedom of speech and assembly, thus participating in political life. One of the most significant instruments for promoting participation in decision-making process is local government councils and commissions for the matters of society integration and non-citizens. Latvia's position remains unchanged as to granting non-citizens the right to participate in municipal elections; the right to vote is seen as an integral part of citizenship. This position complies with international law and the existing practice. Non-citizens are ensured practical and effective access to the naturalisation process, which so far has been used by more than 140,000 non-citizens. Latvia accentuates that non-citizen's status is a temporary status and thus obtaining citizenship is the most effective way of expanding the scope of an individual's rights. In its next report, Latvia will provide further information on this matter.
The recommendation is to be partly rejected. Latvia indicates that this recommendation has already been partly implemented, because non-citizens are granted economic, social and cultural rights, as well as a number of political rights, for instance, the right to join political parties and exercise their freedom of speech and assembly, thus participating in political life. One of the most significant instruments for promoting participation in decision-making process is local government councils and commissions for the matters of society integration and non-citizens. Latvia's position remains unchanged as to granting non-citizens the right to participate in municipal elections; the right to vote is seen as an integral part of citizenship. This position complies with international law and the existing practice. Non-citizens are ensured practical and effective access to the naturalisation process, which so far has been used by more than 140,000 non-citizens. Latvia accentuates that non-citizen's status is a temporary status and thus obtaining citizenship is the most effective way of expanding the scope of an individual's rights. In its next report, Latvia will provide further information on this matter.

Refusé
112
Prévenir la violence contre les femmes et les filles roms, notamment le
harcèlement et les mauvais traitements à l'école, et remédier aux lacunes dans
leur éducation scolaire (République islamique d'Iran);
The recommendation can be partly accepted, as the competent state institutions which co-operate with Education authorities, schools, non-governmental organisations and the Roma Culture Society do not possess any information concerning the statement contained in the recommendation. At the same time it should be noted that regular monitoring is being carried out regarding the education opportunities and the quality of education for Roma pupils: statistical data about Roma pupils, education programmes and learning achievements are gathered from all education establishments. Schools are urged to provide additional assistance in cases when pupils have difficulties with learning specific subjects. A number of pre-school and general education establishments provide opportunities to learn about the Romany language, Roma culture and traditions through informal education. Education establishments also involve parents of Roma pupils in informal education. Several local governments ensure that education establishments employ Roma teaching assistants. Latvian project on Roma Teaching Assistants has been recognized by the Council of Europe as an example of good practice. Latvia intends to continue these measures. In its next report Latvia will provide further information on this matter.
The recommendation can be partly accepted, as the competent state institutions which co-operate with Education authorities, schools, non-governmental organisations and the Roma Culture Society do not possess any information concerning the statement contained in the recommendation. At the same time it should be noted that regular monitoring is being carried out regarding the education opportunities and the quality of education for Roma pupils: statistical data about Roma pupils, education programmes and learning achievements are gathered from all education establishments. Schools are urged to provide additional assistance in cases when pupils have difficulties with learning specific subjects. A number of pre-school and general education establishments provide opportunities to learn about the Romany language, Roma culture and traditions through informal education. Education establishments also involve parents of Roma pupils in informal education. Several local governments ensure that education establishments employ Roma teaching assistants. Latvian project on Roma Teaching Assistants has been recognized by the Council of Europe as an example of good practice. Latvia intends to continue these measures. In its next report Latvia will provide further information on this matter.

Accepté
113
Réviser sa législation afin de permettre aux enfants nés après le 21 août
1991 de parents non-ressortissants d'acquérir automatiquement la nationalité
(Canada);
The recommendations are to be partly rejected. Latvia reminds that the defined circle of citizens is an integral part of a sovereign state. Latvia would like to emphasize that, presently, all non-citizens, including the children of non-citizens, are guaranteed a practical and effective access to Latvian citizenship through registration and/or naturalisation, which has so far been used by more than 140,000 non-citizens. This number as such already demonstrates the effectiveness of the process of citizenship and naturalisation. At the same time it should be noted that on 5 July 2011 the Government approved a number of regulations aimed at further simplification of administrative procedures of acquiring of Latvian citizenship, including granting Latvian citizenship to children born to non-citizens and stateless persons. In its next report Latvia will provide further information on this matter.
The recommendations are to be partly rejected. Latvia reminds that the defined circle of citizens is an integral part of a sovereign state. Latvia would like to emphasize that, presently, all non-citizens, including the children of non-citizens, are guaranteed a practical and effective access to Latvian citizenship through registration and/or naturalisation, which has so far been used by more than 140,000 non-citizens. This number as such already demonstrates the effectiveness of the process of citizenship and naturalisation. At the same time it should be noted that on 5 July 2011 the Government approved a number of regulations aimed at further simplification of administrative procedures of acquiring of Latvian citizenship, including granting Latvian citizenship to children born to non-citizens and stateless persons. In its next report Latvia will provide further information on this matter.

Refusé
114
Mettre en oeuvre la proposition de modifier la loi relative à la
nationalité afin d'accorder automatiquement la nationalité aux nouveau-nés de
parents non-ressortissants, sauf si les parents la refusent (Norvège);
The recommendations are to be partly rejected. Latvia reminds that the defined circle of citizens is an integral part of a sovereign state. Latvia would like to emphasize that, presently, all non-citizens, including the children of non-citizens, are guaranteed a practical and effective access to Latvian citizenship through registration and/or naturalisation, which has so far been used by more than 140,000 non-citizens. This number as such already demonstrates the effectiveness of the process of citizenship and naturalisation. At the same time it should be noted that on 5 July 2011 the Government approved a number of regulations aimed at further simplification of administrative procedures of acquiring of Latvian citizenship, including granting Latvian citizenship to children born to non-citizens and stateless persons. In its next report Latvia will provide further information on this matter.
The recommendations are to be partly rejected. Latvia reminds that the defined circle of citizens is an integral part of a sovereign state. Latvia would like to emphasize that, presently, all non-citizens, including the children of non-citizens, are guaranteed a practical and effective access to Latvian citizenship through registration and/or naturalisation, which has so far been used by more than 140,000 non-citizens. This number as such already demonstrates the effectiveness of the process of citizenship and naturalisation. At the same time it should be noted that on 5 July 2011 the Government approved a number of regulations aimed at further simplification of administrative procedures of acquiring of Latvian citizenship, including granting Latvian citizenship to children born to non-citizens and stateless persons. In its next report Latvia will provide further information on this matter.

Refusé
115
S'employer à réduire encore le nombre de non-ressortissants et à
améliorer leurs droits sociaux et politiques (Australie);
The recommendation can be partly accepted. Latvia will seek to further decrease the number of non-citizens. Further measures will be undertaken for the facilitation and optimization of the naturalization process, as well as for society integration. It must be indicated that non-citizens are ensured economic, social and cultural rights, as well as a number of political rights. At the same time, it should be noted that the state policy is to take care of the well-being of all its residents. In the next report Latvia will provide further information on this matter.
The recommendation can be partly accepted. Latvia will seek to further decrease the number of non-citizens. Further measures will be undertaken for the facilitation and optimization of the naturalization process, as well as for society integration. It must be indicated that non-citizens are ensured economic, social and cultural rights, as well as a number of political rights. At the same time, it should be noted that the state policy is to take care of the well-being of all its residents. In the next report Latvia will provide further information on this matter.

Accepté
116
Ratifier la Convention internationale sur la protection des droits de
tous les travailleurs migrants et des membres de leur famille (Paraguay);
Latvia rejects the recommendations to ratify ICRMW. Domestic legislation already guarantees most of the rights included in the said Convention; Latvia has also acceded to a number of international legal instruments which provide a broad framework for the protection of migrants' rights. Ratification of this convention is not on the agenda of the present Government.
Latvia rejects the recommendations to ratify ICRMW. Domestic legislation already guarantees most of the rights included in the said Convention; Latvia has also acceded to a number of international legal instruments which provide a broad framework for the protection of migrants' rights. Ratification of this convention is not on the agenda of the present Government.

Refusé
117
Envisager de ratifier la Convention internationale sur la protection des
droits de tous les travailleurs migrants et des membres de leur famille,
conformément à la recommandation 1737 (17 mars 2006) de l'Assemblée
parlementaire du Conseil de l'Europe, dont la Lettonie est membre (Algérie);
Latvia rejects the recommendations to ratify ICRMW. Domestic legislation already guarantees most of the rights included in the said Convention; Latvia has also acceded to a number of international legal instruments which provide a broad framework for the protection of migrants' rights. Ratification of this convention is not on the agenda of the present Government.
Latvia rejects the recommendations to ratify ICRMW. Domestic legislation already guarantees most of the rights included in the said Convention; Latvia has also acceded to a number of international legal instruments which provide a broad framework for the protection of migrants' rights. Ratification of this convention is not on the agenda of the present Government.

Refusé
118
Promouvoir des programmes et initiatives à long terme visant à
favoriser concrètement la pleine intégration nationale et à lutter contre la
discrimination structurelle, par exemple en utilisant les langues minoritaires
A/HRC/18/9
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dans les procédures et les documents officiels et en énonçant une interdiction de
la discrimination dans le Code civil (Mexique);
Latvia rejects the recommendation. From 2001, the national programme Society Integration in Latvia has been in force. Draft Guidelines for National Identity and Society Integration have been prepared and as of 10 August 2011 public consultations have been launched with the aim of improving the draft. With regard to including the prohibition of discrimination in the Civil Law, Latvia indicates that the Constitution and other laws include provision concerning a general prohibition of discrimination; besides, the work on the transposition of the relevant European Union's anti-discrimination directives is underway. The already adopted legislative amendments are sufficient and additional amendments to the Civil Law are not required. As regards the use non-official languages in official procedures and documents, Latvia indicates that under the Constitution the Latvian language is the official language in Latvia. Under the Official Language Law, in State and local government institutions, courts and judicial institutions, State and local government undertakings, and companies where major share of capital is owned by the State or a local government, the official language shall be used for record-keeping and documents. At the same time, Latvian legislation provides for exceptions when information should be provided to a person in a language other than the official language to ensure that the human rights of those persons are observed.
Latvia rejects the recommendation. From 2001, the national programme Society Integration in Latvia has been in force. Draft Guidelines for National Identity and Society Integration have been prepared and as of 10 August 2011 public consultations have been launched with the aim of improving the draft. With regard to including the prohibition of discrimination in the Civil Law, Latvia indicates that the Constitution and other laws include provision concerning a general prohibition of discrimination; besides, the work on the transposition of the relevant European Union's anti-discrimination directives is underway. The already adopted legislative amendments are sufficient and additional amendments to the Civil Law are not required. As regards the use non-official languages in official procedures and documents, Latvia indicates that under the Constitution the Latvian language is the official language in Latvia. Under the Official Language Law, in State and local government institutions, courts and judicial institutions, State and local government undertakings, and companies where major share of capital is owned by the State or a local government, the official language shall be used for record-keeping and documents. At the same time, Latvian legislation provides for exceptions when information should be provided to a person in a language other than the official language to ensure that the human rights of those persons are observed.

Refusé
119
Adopter un programme visant spécifiquement à protéger les droits des
victimes d'actes de torture et de mauvais traitements (République islamique
d'Iran);
Either in short or in medium term Latvia is not planning to adopt a specific programme to safeguard the rights of victims of torture and ill-treatment. To date, no criminal offence involving torture has been recorded in Latvia. Neither have international monitoring mechanisms indicated that any practices of torture existed in Latvia. In any case, victims of crimes have access to various rehabilitation services, which would also be accessible for victims of torture and ill-treatment, as well as the right to receive state compensation for victims.
Either in short or in medium term Latvia is not planning to adopt a specific programme to safeguard the rights of victims of torture and ill-treatment. To date, no criminal offence involving torture has been recorded in Latvia. Neither have international monitoring mechanisms indicated that any practices of torture existed in Latvia. In any case, victims of crimes have access to various rehabilitation services, which would also be accessible for victims of torture and ill-treatment, as well as the right to receive state compensation for victims.

Refusé
120
Adopter des dispositions législatives qui reconnaissent la diversité des
formes que peut prendre la famille et qui garantissent aux couples homosexuels
les mêmes droits et les mêmes prestations de sécurité sociale que ceux qui sont
garantis aux couples hétérosexuels (Pays-Bas);
The recommendation cannot be accepted. Latvian legislation recognizes marriage as a union between a man and a woman.
The recommendation cannot be accepted. Latvian legislation recognizes marriage as a union between a man and a woman.

Refusé
121
Prendre des mesures efficaces pour éliminer rapidement le système
inacceptable de la non-citoyenneté. Simplifier, à titre d'urgence et de priorité,
la procédure de naturalisation des personnes qui ont atteint l'âge de la retraite,
et accorder aux enfants de non-ressortissants le droit d'acquérir
automatiquement la nationalité à la naissance (Fédération de Russie);
Latvia rejects the recommendation. Latvia reiterates its consistent position that the defined circle of citizens is an integral part of a sovereign state. Non-citizen's status is a temporary status. Latvia would like to emphasize that, presently, all non-citizens, including the children of non-citizens, are guaranteed a practical and effective access to Latvian citizenship through registration and/or naturalisation, which has so far been used by more than 140,000 non-citizens. This number as such already demonstrates the effectiveness of the process of citizenship and naturalisation.
Latvia rejects the recommendation. Latvia reiterates its consistent position that the defined circle of citizens is an integral part of a sovereign state. Non-citizen's status is a temporary status. Latvia would like to emphasize that, presently, all non-citizens, including the children of non-citizens, are guaranteed a practical and effective access to Latvian citizenship through registration and/or naturalisation, which has so far been used by more than 140,000 non-citizens. This number as such already demonstrates the effectiveness of the process of citizenship and naturalisation.

Refusé
122
Se conformer effectivement à la Convention de 1954 relative au statut
des apatrides et à la Convention de 1961 sur la réduction des cas d'apatridie, et
accorder une attention particulière aux 326 906 personnes qui sont considérées
comme des non-ressortissantes et, partant, des apatrides. Accorder d'urgence
une attention particulière à ce grave problème humanitaire et le résoudre
(Équateur).
Latvia rejects the recommendation. The status of Latvia's non-citizen is a specific legal status with temporary character that has emerged under specific historical circumstances, when Latvia regained its independence after 50 years of Soviet occupation and shortly afterwards the USSR itself ceased to exist. Latvia's non-citizens cannot be compared with any other legal status of a person as defined in international law. Latvian non-citizens cannot be regarded as stateless persons in the meaning of the 1954 Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons, as protection afforded to non-citizens is far broader than what is required by the Convention for stateless persons. Non-citizens of Latvia is the only category of residents who are not Latvian citizens, but who enjoy the right to reside in Latvia ex lege (all others require a residence permit) and an immediate right to acquire citizenship through registration and/or naturalisation (depending on age). Likewise, Latvia undertakes certain obligations with regard to these persons: guarantees diplomatic protection abroad, as well as the right to return to Latvia and not to be extradited from Latvia.
Latvia rejects the recommendation. The status of Latvia's non-citizen is a specific legal status with temporary character that has emerged under specific historical circumstances, when Latvia regained its independence after 50 years of Soviet occupation and shortly afterwards the USSR itself ceased to exist. Latvia's non-citizens cannot be compared with any other legal status of a person as defined in international law. Latvian non-citizens cannot be regarded as stateless persons in the meaning of the 1954 Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons, as protection afforded to non-citizens is far broader than what is required by the Convention for stateless persons. Non-citizens of Latvia is the only category of residents who are not Latvian citizens, but who enjoy the right to reside in Latvia ex lege (all others require a residence permit) and an immediate right to acquire citizenship through registration and/or naturalisation (depending on age). Likewise, Latvia undertakes certain obligations with regard to these persons: guarantees diplomatic protection abroad, as well as the right to return to Latvia and not to be extradited from Latvia.

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