| No |
Recommendation |
Convention/Treaty Body |
| CRC OP- 16 |
The Committee recommends that the State party increase budget allocations for the coordination, prevention, promotion, protection, care, investigation and suppression of acts covered by the Optional Protocol, including by earmarking human and financial resources for the implementation of programmes relating to its provisions, and in particular for criminal investigations, legal assistance and physical and psychological recovery of victims to relevant authorities and civil society organizations. |
Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography |
| CRC-25 |
The Committee urges the State party to repeal article 28 of the Law on the Protection of the Rights of the Child and ensure that its legislation offers full and equal protection to all persons under the age of 18 without any exceptions. |
Convention on the Rights of the Child |
| CRC-33 |
The Committee reiterates its previous recommendation (CRC/C/MDV/CO/3 of 2007, para. 45) and urges the State party to ensure that the right of children to be heard is respected, in accordance with their age and maturity, at any proceeding which may impact their rights, particularly in actions taken by social welfare institutions, courts of law and administrative authorities, including at the local level and in relation to giving testimony in court. |
Convention on the Rights of the Child |
| CRC-45(e) |
The Committee recommends that the State party:45(e) Ensure effective prosecution against and commensurate sanctions for perpetrators of sexual exploitation and abuse, including through sensitization of judges regarding sexual abuse of girls; |
Convention on the Rights of the Child |
| CRC-43(e) |
the Committee recommends that the State party:43 (e) Create a unified, co-ordinated and comprehensive child protection system; |
Convention on the Rights of the Child |
| CRC OP- 30(a) |
The Committee recommends that the State party;
(a) Take all necessary measures, including prompt legal reform, to ensure that child victims of any of the crimes under the Optional Protocol are not criminalized; |
Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography |
| CRC OP- 30(c) |
The Committee recommends that the State party;
(c) Allocate adequate financial and human resources to the competent
authorities in order to improve the legal representation for child victims; |
Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography |
| CRC OP- 30(d) |
The Committee recommends that the State party;
(d) Guarantee that all child victims of the offences described in the
Optional Protocol have access to adequate procedures to seek, without
discrimination, compensation for damages from those legally responsible, in accordance with article 9, paragraph 4 of the Optional Protocol; |
Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography |
| CRC OP- 31(a) |
The Committee notes that child victims should be protected at all stages of the criminal justice process in accordance with article 8 of the Optional Protocol.
The Committee encourages the State party to be guided by the Guidelines on Justice in Matters involving Child Victims and Witnesses of Crime (Economic and Social Council resolution 2005/20) in this regard and should, specifically;
(a) Allow the views, needs and concerns of child victims to be presented and considered in proceedings where their personal interests are affected; |
Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography |
| CRC OP- 31(b) |
The Committee notes that child victims should be protected at all stages of the criminal justice process in accordance with article 8 of the Optional Protocol.
The Committee encourages the State party to be guided by the Guidelines on Justice in Matters involving Child Victims and Witnesses of Crime (Economic and Social Council resolution 2005/20) in this regard and should, specifically;
(b) Use child-sensitive procedures to protect children from hardship during the justice process, including by the use of special interview rooms designed for children, child-sensitive methods of questioning; and by reducing the number of interviews, statements and hearings |
Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography |
| ICCPR-17(c) |
(c) Investigate incidences of trafficking and prosecute those responsible; |
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights |
| UPR - 141.74 |
Continue the work undertaken for the adoption of a new criminal code which guarantees the independence of the judicial system and the holding of fair and just trials |
Universal Periodic Review |
| UPR - 141.76 |
Continue the process of reforms in the area of criminal justice in line with the international obligations of Maldives |
Universal Periodic Review |
| UPR - 141.68 |
Continue combating trafficking in persons |
Universal Periodic Review |
| UPR - 141.66 |
Expeditiously implement the Anti-Human Trafficking Act and provide facilities and necessary assistance to the victims, in particular women and children |
Universal Periodic Review |
| UPR - 141.69 |
Continue efforts for the full implementation of the Anti-Human Trafficking Act, in order to identify child victims of trafficking and provide legal assistance to them |
Universal Periodic Review |
| UPR - 141.72 |
Put in place measures for the safety and security of foreign workers and effectively implement the Anti-Human Trafficking Act |
Universal Periodic Review |
| UPR - 141.70 |
Implement the anti-trafficking law by investigating all cases of human trafficking |
Universal Periodic Review |
| CAT-40(c) |
40(c) Inform the Committee about all cases that were dismissed in court because evidence was obtained as a result of coerced confessions in its next report. |
Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment |
| CAT-10(d) |
10(d) Take measures to strengthen the effectiveness of prosecutors and the Office of the Prosecutor General in ensuring accountability for torture and ill-treatment; |
Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment |
| CAT-44(a) |
44(a) Comply with its obligation not to expel, return or extradite a person to another State where there is substantial evidence to believe the person would be in danger of being subjected to torture; |
Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment |
| CAT-44(b) |
44(b) Ensure that decisions concerning expulsion or deportation are subjected to judicial review and are reviewed on an individual basis; |
Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment |
| CAT-44(c) |
44(c) Provide for the right of persons concerned to effective judicial remedy, including the possibility to appeal the decision, and ensure that the appeal has suspensive effect; |
Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment |
| CAT-44(d) |
44(d) Detain persons who may be subject to expulsion only as a measure of last resort; |
Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment |
| CAT-44(e) |
44(e) In its next report, provide the Committee with information on the number of persons who have been expelled, extradited or deported, and to which countries; on the number of cases where decisions to expel a person have been overturned or quashed by judicial authorities applying the principle of non-refoulement; and on other measures taken to ensure the application of the non-refoulement principle in practice. |
Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment |
| UPR - 143.66 |
Take urgent action to protect human rights defenders, non-governmental organizations and journalists, and to investigate and prosecute all who threaten them |
Universal Periodic Review |
| UPR - 141.88 |
Guarantee freedom of expression in all its forms and ensure investigations into attacks against journalists and the media and bring those responsible to justice |
Universal Periodic Review |
| UPR - 143.43 |
Bring an end to arbitrary detentions, particularly on the grounds of political opinion; investigate allegations of torture and ill-treatment in prisons and bring those responsible to justice |
Universal Periodic Review |
| UPR - 141.78 |
Improve access to criminal justice services and legal assistance |
Universal Periodic Review |
| UPR - 141.81 |
Provide meaningful access to specialized training on international human rights law and mechanisms to its judges, magistrates, prosecutors and lawyers |
Universal Periodic Review |
| UPR - 143.77 |
Ensure the right of anyone convicted of a crime to have his or her conviction and sentence reviewed by a higher tribunal, as prescribed by article 14 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights |
Universal Periodic Review |
| UPR - 143.78 |
Take all necessary measures to ensure the rule of law and the right to due process as enshrined in article 14 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights |
Universal Periodic Review |
| UPR - 141.61 |
Continue deploying efforts aimed at preventing and punishing all forms of violence against women and girls and further consolidate female representation in executive and decision-making positions |
Universal Periodic Review |
| UPR - 141.58 |
Take concrete measures to implement the Domestic Violence Prevention Act |
Universal Periodic Review |
| UPR - 141.56 |
Establish and enforce explicit legal protection against female genital mutilation |
Universal Periodic Review |
| UPR - 141.60 |
Implement stronger complaints and prosecution mechanisms for survivors of domestic violence, and improved services, including the provision of more shelters |
Universal Periodic Review |
| UPR - 141.62 |
Institutionalize systematic training and capacity-building to prevent, respond and monitor gender-based violence |
Universal Periodic Review |
| UPR - 141.59 |
Develop statistics on cases of gender-based violence and analyse why many women do not to denounce abuses |
Universal Periodic Review |
| UPR - 141.79 |
Hasten the submission of the juvenile justice bill, aimed at establishing a juvenile justice and welfare system in the country |
Universal Periodic Review |
| UPR - 141.71 |
Take concrete steps to reduce violence targeting foreigners and investigate, prosecute and punish perpetrators of violent attacks |
Universal Periodic Review |
| 133.125 |
133.125 Seek technical and capacity-building assistance to complement State efforts to train relevant personnel to identify, investigate and prosecute cases of human trafficking (Bahamas); |
Universal Periodic Review - 3rd cycle |
| 133.131 |
133.131 Redouble efforts to bring criminal proceedings against human traffickers and provide appropriate care to victims of trafficking (Djibouti); |
Universal Periodic Review - 3rd cycle |
| 133.133 |
133.133 Strengthen efforts to ensure effective investigation, prosecution and punishment for all acts of torture and ill-treatment, and provide access to justice and rehabilitation for victims of torture (Fiji); |
Universal Periodic Review - 3rd cycle |
| 2021-22.(a) |
Prevent reprisals against women human rights defenders, ensure their protection from violence and intimidation, and investigate, prosecute and adequately punish all threats and harassment against them |
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women |