Number | Date added | Template | Cycle | Session | State under Review | Recommendation | Recommending State | Action Category | Response | Issues |
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77.1 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Adopt an open, merit-based selection process when selecting national candidates for United Nations treaty body elections | 5 - Specific action | Supported |
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77.2 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Strengthen cooperation with treaty bodies, including through taking steps to fulfilling its reporting obligation | 4 - General action | Supported |
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77.3 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Establish an institution specifically dedicated to promote and protect human rights in the country | 5 - Specific action | Supported |
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77.5 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Increase investments in institutions responsible for access to justice and human rights, including the Ombudsman’s Office | 4 - General action | Supported |
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77.6 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Strengthen efforts to establish a national human rights institution in line with the Paris Principles | 4 - General action | Supported |
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77.7 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Continue with the efforts aimed at establishment of the national human rights institution in line with the Paris Principles | 2 - Continuing action | Supported |
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77.9 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Take further steps in establishing a national human rights institution in accordance with the Paris Principles | 4 - General action | Supported |
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77.10 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Align the mandate of the national human rights institution with the Paris Principles | 4 - General action | Supported |
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77.11 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Establish a national human rights institution in line with the Paris Principles, given the Office of the Ombudsman’s limited authority and capacity to fully address complaints of human rights abuse | 5 - Specific action | Supported |
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77.12 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Establish a national human rights institution | 5 - Specific action | Supported |
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77.13 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Request the United Nation High Commissioner for Human Rights to strengthen existing cooperation, in order to establish a national system for the preparation of reports, as well as the implementation of and follow-up to recommendations and obligations in the area of human rights | 1 - Minimal action | Supported |
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77.14 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Consider establishing or strengthening a national process to assist in coordinating its reporting under various human rights instruments, such as a national mechanism for reporting and follow-up | 3 - Considering action | Supported |
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77.15 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Take further proper legislative measures to address discrimination against different groups | 4 - General action | Supported |
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77.16 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Guarantee the rights of everyone to equal protection under the law, in conformity with the international commitments of Belize | 4 - General action | Supported |
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77.17 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Carry out the necessary legal reforms so that the legislation guarantees the protection and promotion of the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons thereby avoiding discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity | 4 - General action | Supported |
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77.18 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Ensure legal protections are enforced to address violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex individuals as well as discrimination such as in housing, employment and government services | 4 - General action | Supported |
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77.19 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Take the necessary measures to investigate and punish cases of discrimination based on sexual orientation | 4 - General action | Supported |
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77.20 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Take further measures to reduce the societal stigma faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons, including through enacting laws that prohibit discrimination against them | 4 - General action | Supported |
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77.21 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Adopt specific legislation aimed at eradicating, punishing and preventing all forms of discrimination, violence or abuse against people based on their sexual orientation or gender identity | 5 - Specific action | Supported |
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77.22 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Combat discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons | 4 - General action | Supported |
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77.23 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Secure equal human rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons by adding sexual orientation and gender identity to the anti- discrimination legislation, in order to protect such persons against discrimination and violence | 5 - Specific action | Supported |
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77.24 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Take measures to fight all forms of discrimination, including those based on sexual orientation and gender identity | 4 - General action | Supported |
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77.25 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Include sexual orientation and gender identity in the collection of statistical data in order to develop policies that effectively combat violence, discrimination and harassment against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons | 4 - General action | Supported |
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77.26 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Further integrate a climate change approach into strategies to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in order to mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change on human rights | 3 - Considering action | Supported |
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77.27 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Continue to consider implementing inclusive policies that take into account the needs, views and vulnerabilities of women, children and persons with disabilities on issues relating to education, health care, climate change and disaster risk management | 2 - Continuing action | Supported |
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77.28 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Investigate and prosecute all alleged cases of security officials using excessive force or engaging in corrupt activity and appropriately penalize offenders | 5 - Specific action | Supported |
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77.29 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Address the use of excessive force by law enforcement, including through training, effective investigation and appropriate disciplinary actions in cases of police brutality | 5 - Specific action | Supported |
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77.30 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Continue and increase enforcement related to the efforts to address excessive use of force by law enforcements officials | 2 - Continuing action | Supported |
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77.32 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Develop and implement training programmes for State authorities, including law enforcement and judicial officials, to ensure non-discrimination and protection of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons | 5 - Specific action | Supported |
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77.33 | Mar 2, 2020 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 31 - November 2018 | Enhance efforts to reinforce the rule of law and prevent and combat episodes of arbitrary detention, extrajudicial killings and abuses by the security forces, including against human rights defenders | 4 - General action | Supported |
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