42.79

Recommendation
Cycle
  • Cycle 4 (2022 - 2027)
Session
  • 46 - May 2024
State under Review
State under Review - Regional Group
  • Asia (Asian Group)
State under Review - Organisations
  • ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)
  • OIF (Organisation internationale de la Francophonie)
Recommendation

Reduce crimes punishable by death, including drug offences, that do not meet the threshold of “most serious crimes” under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

Recommending State
Recommending State - Regional Group
  • WEOG (Western European & Other States Group)
Recommending State - Organisations
  • Commonwealth
  • PIF (Pacific Islands Forum)
Action Category
5 - Specific action
Response
Not Supported
Issues
  • Death penalty
  • International instruments
  • Justice
  • Right to life
Related document
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42.79 Reduce crimes punishable by death, including drug offences, that do not meet the threshold of “most serious crimes” under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (Australia);