Universal Periodic Review 30: Cape Verde
This UK statement was delivered during the 30th session of the Universal Period Review during the discussion of Cape Verde's Human Rights Record on 8 May 2018.
The Universal Periodic Review takes place at the Palais des Nations in Geneva
The United Kingdom welcomes the delegation of Cape Verde and acknowledges Cape Verde바카라 사이트™s progress on human rights since its last Universal Periodic Review.
We welcome the 바카라 사이트바카라 사이트™s continued commitment to address human rights issues and urge the 바카라 사이트 of Cape Verde to implement its outstanding accepted UPR recommendations as soon as possible.
[We are encouraged by the steps taken to prosecute public officials and police officers who have committed human rights abuses, but the process is lengthy and inconsistent.]
We welcome, in particular, the 바카라 사이트 of Cape Verde바카라 사이트™s progress on the reporting of human rights issues through the creation of an inter-Ministerial commission.
We have two recommendations:
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We urge the government of Cape Verde to renew the national action plan with specific reference to trafficking and exploitation of women and children through prostitution.
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We encourage the adoption of an open, merit-based selection process when selecting national candidates for UN Treaty Body elections.