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The United Kingdom has formally called on Trinidad and Tobago to elevate its human rights standards during a Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva. In a statement published on November 9, the UK laid out a series of targeted recommendations, emphasizing the need for comprehensive protection for vulnerable populations. ​A major area of concern is persistent gender-based violence, particularly affecting migrant women and girls. While recognizing previous efforts to combat human trafficking, the UK urged Trinidad and Tobago to enforce stronger protections, implement its National Strategic Action Plan, and ensure access to survivor-centered support services for all victims of violence and trafficking. ​The UK also highlighted legal gaps regarding LGBT+ rights, recommending amendments to the Equal Opportunity Act 2000 to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Additionally, the statement expressed concern that death sentences continue to be imposed and urged the country to maintain its de facto moratorium on executions while reviewing legislation toward full abolition of the death penalty.
The United Kingdom has formally called on Trinidad and Tobago to elevate its human rights standards during a Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva. In a statement published on November 9, the UK laid out a series of targeted recommendations, emphasizing the need for comprehensive protection for vulnerable populations. ​A major area of concern is persistent gender-based violence, particularly affecting migrant women and girls. While recognizing previous efforts to combat human trafficking, the UK urged Trinidad and Tobago to enforce stronger protections, implement its National Strategic Action Plan, and ensure access to survivor-centered support services for all victims of violence and trafficking. ​The UK also highlighted legal gaps regarding LGBT+ rights, recommending amendments to the Equal Opportunity Act 2000 to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Additionally, the statement expressed concern that death sentences continue to be imposed and urged the country to maintain its de facto moratorium on executions while reviewing legislation toward full abolition of the death penalty.
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