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Concluding observations of the Human Rights Committee : Latvia. 11/06/2003.

CCPR/CO/79/LVA. (Concluding Observations/Comments)

Convention Abbreviation: CCPR

CONCLUDING OBSERVATIONS OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE

Latvia

A. Introduction

B. Positive aspects

C. Principal subjects of concern and recommendations

The State party should establish an independent body with authority to receive and investigate all complaints of excessive use of force and other abuse of power by the police.

The State party should continue to take measures to address overcrowding in prisons and to ensure compliance with the requirements of article 10.

inter alia

The State party should take all necessary measures to ensure equal treatment of women and men in the public and private sectors, if necessary through appropriate positive measures, in order to give effect to its obligations under articles 3 and 26.

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The State party should take all necessary measures to prevent negative effects of this policy on the rights of individuals under the Covenant, and, if required, adopt measures such as the further development of translation services.

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