57.38

Recommendation
Cycle
  • Cycle 4 (2022 - 2027)
Session
  • 41 - November 2022
State under Review
State under Review - Regional Group
  • Africa (African Group)
State under Review - Organisations
  • AL (League of Arab States)
  • OIC (Organisation of the Islamic Conference)
  • OIF (Organisation internationale de la Francophonie)
Recommendation

Abrogate article 490 of the Penal Code, which criminalizes sexual relations outside marriage

Recommending State
Recommending State - Regional Group
  • WEOG (Western European & Other States Group)
Recommending State - Organisations
  • EU (European Union)
  • OIF (Organisation internationale de la Francophonie)
Action Category
5 - Specific action
Response
Noted
Issues
  • Justice
  • Women's rights
Related document
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57.38 Abrogate article 490 of the Penal Code, which criminalizes sexual relations outside marriage (Belgium);