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State Under Review:SerbiaSerbiaRegional groupEEGSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
Type:Review DocumentationSession:15th session, February 2013Status:Reference AddressedContents:CRC recommended that Serbia: combat child pornography on the Internet ... and adopt specific legislation on the obligation of Internet providers to prevent the dissemination of and access to child pornography on the Internet. [Para 34] -
State Under Review:SerbiaSerbiaRegional groupEEGSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Birth registration
Type:Review DocumentationSession:15th session, February 2013Status:Reference AddressedContents:JS1 recommended that Serbia take measures to amend existing regulations to allow birth registration regardless of the legal status of parents, and ensure that late birth registration is available and accessible for all children without discrimination ... [Para 16] -
State Under Review:SerbiaSerbiaRegional groupEEGSource Of Reference:Outcome ReportIssue:
- Violence on the basis of sexual orientation
- Violence on the basis of gender identity
Type:CommentSession:15th session, February 2013Status:N/AContents:... To adopt the National Strategy against Violence and the Action Plan, which will contain sections relating to the suppression of specific forms of violence that members of the LGBT community are exposed to. -
State Under Review:SerbiaSerbiaRegional groupEEGSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Right to marry
- Intersex persons' rights
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Domestic violence
- Rights of same-sex desiring persons
- Transgender persons' rights
Type:Review DocumentationSession:43rd Session, May 2023Status:Reference AddressedContents:PoCRS recommended adopting action plans for the implementation of the National Strategy for Prevention and Protection against Discrimination for the period 2022–2030 and of the National Strategy for Prevention and Suppression of Violence against Women and Violence in Family and in Intimate Partner Relations for the period 2021–2025; a law regulating same-sex unions and a law regulating the legal consequences of adjusting (changing) gender and gender identity. [Para 9]
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State Under Review:SerbiaSerbiaRegional groupEEGSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
- Marginalized groups of women
- Trafficking in women and / or girls
Type:Review DocumentationSession:43rd Session, May 2023Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:The United Nations country team reported that, of the 155 children registered as victims of trafficking in Serbia in 2020, 76 per cent were girls. Children were mainly trafficked for the purpose of sexual exploitation (29 per cent), forced marriage (25 per cent) and multiple exploitation (20.8 per cent). Those children still lacked adequate prevention and treatment programmes, child-friendly shelters and an effective identification system. Roma children, in particular, were trafficked for sexual exploitation, child labour, begging and petty crime. According to an annual court case analysis, trafficking cases were not effectively prosecuted and victims were exposed to secondary victimization and rarely compensated. [Para 57]
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:ChileChileRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Ratify OP-CRC-IC.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 24) There is currently on-going work to further review the ‘Children Act 1982’ and incorporate provisions of the United Nations ‘Convention on the Rights of the Child’. The Cabinet of ministers has approved the Ratification of the ‘Optional Protocol to the Convention on a Communications Procedure’ in 2020. It now awaits approval of the National Assembly, expected for tabling during the first half of 2021.
Para 113) The Government is in the process of considering the following human rights related instruments in order to determine Seychelles’ position towards signature and/or ratification: • OP-CRC-IC; …
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Para 2) … , the Seychelles Human Rights Commission (SHRC) noted that Seychelles had ratified all 9 core human rights treaties, but that Government action was still required regarding …, the OP-CRC-IC, …
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:United KingdomUnited KingdomRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUCommonwealthIssue:
- Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
Type:RecommendationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Implement its commitment to repeal Section 151 of the Penal Code to decriminalize same-sex relationships.ExplanationSeychelles accepts the recommendation. Following a proposal made by the Government, in May 2016 the National Assembly approved the repeal of paragraphs (a) and (c) of Section 151 of the 'Penal Code, 1955' which can criminalize acts of a homosexual nature, as well as potentially give rise to discrimination and homophobic sentiments.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 2) The Government remains committed and fully engaged towards the review, reform and enhancement of existing legislation, and moving towards the enactment of new laws so as to remain in the forefront of advocating for the advancement of human rights practices. Some new pieces of legislation and amendments enacted since the last review include interalia: (a) The repeal of Section 151 of the ‘Seychelles Penal Code’ in 2016 thereby decriminalizing private, consensual sex between adults of the same sex, discussed in detail in paragraph 57;
Para 57) In June 2016 following extensive intergovernmental and public consultation, the Government repealed Section 151 of the Seychelles Penal Code that criminalized private, consensual sex between adults of the same sex. The offence previously subjected the offender of felony and liable to imprisonment for fourteen years, although, notably, no citizen had ever been tried in Seychelles under this offence.
UN Compilation:
Para 15) [CEDAW] noted that consensual same-sex relationships had been decriminalized. It was concerned, however, about acts of gender-based violence and persistent societal discrimination against lesbian, bisexual and transgender women.
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Para 5) Regarding recommendations 120.47, 120.48, and 120.53, SHRC noted that in 2016 the Government had repealed the law criminalising same-sex relationships between consenting adults
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:MexicoMexicoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:RecommendationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Ensure prompt access to justice for women victims of all forms of violence, as well as prosecute all acts of violence and punish the perpetrators. -
State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:NeglectedContents:The CEDAW remained concerned about persisting traditional stereotypes regarding the roles of women and men in the family and in society, which perpetuated gender inequality. It remained particularly concerned that no temporary special measures were in place to accelerate substantive equality between women and men in areas in which women remained underrepresented or disadvantaged. The Committee recommended that Seychelles include in its national gender policy comprehensive measures aimed at overcoming stereotypical attitudes about the roles and responsibilities of women and men in the family and in society. [Para 18] -
State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Contraception
- Abortion
- Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
Type:Review DocumentationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:NeglectedContents:The CEDAW was concerned about the high rate of teenage pregnancies, the requirement of parental consent for teenage girls to have access to contraceptives and HIV testing, the increase in unsafe abortions and the Penal Code provision stipulating heavy sanctions for illegal abortion. It called upon Seychelles to put an end to the requirement of parental consent for contraceptives; to adopt the draft national policy on sexual and reproductive health and ensure that it provides for affordable access to contraceptives and awareness-raising campaigns on women's sexual and reproductive health and rights; to repeal article 148 of the Penal Code providing for seven years' imprisonment for illegal abortion; and to provide pregnant women and girls with access to high-quality services for the management of unsafe abortion. [Para 46] -
State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Marginalized groups of women
- Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
Type:Review DocumentationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:N/AContents:Sensitization programmes on the reproductive health of women and girls with disabilities have been carried out by the Ministry of Health and the National Council for Disabled Persons. Persons with disabilities are also recognized as a vulnerable group in the draft 'National Policy on Sexual and Reproductive Health', in view of providing accurate information and user-friendly services. [Para 49] -
State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Marginalized groups of women
Type:Review DocumentationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:N/AContents:There has been significant refurbishments and construction work undertaken within
the prison facilities. ... A mother and baby unit was relocated to the main female residential
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Marginalized groups of women
- HIV and AIDS
- Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
Type:Review DocumentationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:CRPD recommended that Seychelles continue improving the accessibility of timely and quality health-care services for persons with disabilities, including in the area of sexual and reproductive health and rights and of HIV/AIDS prevention and care. [Para 49]
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Trafficking in women and / or girls
Type:Review DocumentationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:Reference AddressedContents:UNHCR recommended that Seychelles adopt a national action plan to address trafficking in persons, especially trafficking for purposes of sexual exploitation; establish comprehensive shelters or care facilities available for victims of trafficking in persons; and provide sufficient resources for victim assistance. [Para 35]
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- HIV and AIDS
Type:Review DocumentationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:Reference AddressedContents:In 2009, the WHO stated that the HIV epidemic had been growing amongst young people ... [Para 15] -
State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Cote d'IvoireCote d'IvoireRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Adopt a national plan to combat human trafficking, in particular against all forms of sexual exploitation.
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:ItalyItalyRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Continue the efforts to prevent gender-based violence and to assist the victims.
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:IcelandIcelandRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Update and adopt a new strategy on gender-based violence that provides specialized training, support to victims and survivors and ensures that perpetrators are prosecuted and adequately punished.
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:IcelandIcelandRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Discrimination based on gender identity
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Adopt comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation that addresses direct and indirect discrimination and encompasses all the prohibited grounds of discrimination, including sexual orientation and gender identity.
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:IsraelIsraelRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- Women's participation
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Adopt measures to increase the number of women representatives in decision-making positions.
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- HIV and AIDS
Type:Review DocumentationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:N/AContents:With respect to employment, the HIV/AIDS workplace policy was signed by the Ministry responsible for employment and its social partners in 2007. The policy is yet another strong message from the Government calling on all employers and workers to protect the rights and dignity of all those working with HIV/AIDS. [Para 87] -
State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:United StatesUnited StatesRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupOASIssue:
- Marital rape
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Sexual violence
- Domestic violence
Type:RecommendationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Take measures to ensure that existing laws criminalizing rape and domestic violence are fully enforced, and cases are fully investigated and prosecuted consistent with these laws.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 2) The Government remains committed and fully engaged towards the review, reform and enhancement of existing legislation, and moving towards the enactment of new laws so as to remain in the forefront of advocating for the advancement of human rights practices. Some new pieces of legislation and amendments enacted since the last review include interalia: … (l) The ‘Domestic Violence Act, 2020’ which prohibits acts of violence in the domestic context, provides for protection of aggrieved persons, provides for penalties, makes provision for services for aggrieved persons and perpetrators of domestic violence, and other related matters.
Para 12) As of mid-2020, the media have been granted free access to all courts and are no longer required to seek permission from the Registrar of the Supreme Court or security before entering. This was enforced by the Public Relations department on the basis that the courts are public. Unless a closed hearing is taking place on sensitive matters (sexual assault especially), journalists are encouraged to cover court cases, making the courts more visible in newspapers and on television. In this way, justice is delivered in the eyes of all, rather than behind closed doors with no accountability.
Para 20) The President appointed a Child Law Reform Committee (CLRC) with effect from June 2020, which is chaired by the former Chief Justice and Judge of the Court of Appeal and consists of members from the Attorney General’s Office, the Social Affairs Department, Seychelles Police, NCC and the Ministry for Education. The CLRC is supported by a technical committee to enable it to carry out its functions efficiently. The Committee was tasked with reviewing sexual offences and to propose reform of the provisions under the Penal Code. It is also mandated to review other existing legal framework applicable to children, and make recommendations for legal reform to enhance the legal protections afforded to children in line with Seychelles’ Constitution, international law obligations and best practice. This reform has become increasingly important following public outcry towards a sexual abuse case reported in April 2020 involving girls ranging from 12 to 18 years old. The case was a first-of-its-kind in Seychelles and has resulted in shock and outrage among residents.
Para 21) The Committee has done extensive work and proposed a modern sexual offence legislation which will be submitted to the government during the first quarter of 2021 for consideration. The Committee is dedicated to ensuring that the protection of constitutional rights is upheld in all its recommendations as well as ensuring clear non-discriminatory drafting of legal provisions that allow for empowerment, effective advocacy, strong policies and practices, and which are consistent in application and encourage a positive shift in attitude and behaviour at a societal level.
Para 22) The CLRC affirmed that it will continue its work in the coming year, conduct extensive public consultation, including a dedicated Children’s Conference to ensure that voices of children are heard, and inform any new laws intended to enhance their protection, review existing laws, and recommend consequential amendments that will need to be enacted to accommodate its recommendations relating to the proposed sexual offences law.
Para 30) The Government has replaced the previous Family ‘Violence (Protection of Victims) Act’ with a new ‘Domestic Violence Act’, 2020. The Act condemns domestic violence, provides for protection of victims, and covers a wide range of acts that amount to domestic violence such as physical, verbal or psychological, and economic abuse. The Act caters for the duties of the police, social services, as well as other services that provide relief to victims, and makes provision for continued training of service providers. Whilst the Act makes provisions for the punishment of perpetrators of domestic violence, it also provides for their rehabilitation.
Para 31) The CLRC has also contributed to the evaluation of Seychelles laws in the context of gender based violence and child protection by drawing from evidence on domestic practices and inputs, and equate them with international and regional norms. It found that whilst the Penal Code provides certain protection against sexual offences for both women and children, laws have to be introduced to give full effect to the protection. Subsequently, a range of new offences will be recommended in relation to rape such as sexual grooming, the use of intimate images and sexual communication with children through social media and other digital platforms. Furthermore, harassment offences such as cat calling, flashing, blackmail and more are also to become punishable by law under the proposed legislation.
Para 32) More stringent obligations are to be imposed on police, prosecutors, social services and judges when investigating and adjudicating sexual offences, including the enhancement of protection for persons living with disabilities.
Para 34) The Government continues to commemorate ‘Orange Day’ and ‘16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence’ every 25th November to 10th December, with these days being utilized to raise awareness on gender based violence.
UN Compilation:
Para 59) [CEDAW] commended Seychelles on its efforts to counter gender-based violence, but noted with concern that the incidence of gender-based violence in the country continued to be among the highest in the region. … UNHCR welcomed the approval and entry into force of the Domestic Violence Act 2020.
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 14) SHRC noted that in 2020 Seychelles enacted the Domestic Violence Act and that the legislation had been developed with the participation of civil society. However, SHRC stated that the legislation had not yet become operational.
Para 15) SHRC … noted that there was one shelter for women victims of domestic violence and that the Government had allocated a plot of land to build a new shelter.
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:PanamaPanamaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Prohibit discrimination on gender ... and adopt a comprehensive strategy to eliminate all forms of discrimination. -
State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:Reference AddressedContents:... The CRC urged Seychelles to amend its legislation to prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender ... and adopt a comprehensive strategy that addresses all forms of discrimination. [Para 15] -
State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Early marriage
Type:Review DocumentationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:NeglectedContents:The CRC remained deeply concerned that despite its previous recommendation, Seychelles had not amended its legislation to raise the minimum age of marriage for girls, which was between 15 and 17 years with parental consent, to that for boys, which was 18 years. It urged Seychelles to raise the minimum age of marriage for girls to 18 years. [Para 38]