complaints (Mexico, Brazil)
60.6. Adapt national legislation to bring it into
line with the principles of equality and nondiscrimination. (Slovenia); Consider establishing
legislation defining and prohibiting discrimination
in all forms (Brazil); Consider introducing a
definition of discrimination in its criminal law
(Guatemala); Adopt, as a matter of urgency, a
national law against racism, discrimination and
xenophobia (Islamic Republic of Iran)
60.8. Address the problems faced by women
belonging to minorities (Germany)
60.9 Take measures to eliminate all forms of
discrimination against Koreans in Japan
(Democratic People’s Republic of Korea)
60.15 Continue the efforts to combat trafficking
in persons with a special emphasis on women
and children (Canada)
60.20 Provide State legal aid for migrants who
need it (Algeria)
60.21 Permit international monitors to examine
immigration detention centres (United States of
America)
“international monitors” mentioned in
subparagraph 21 with further clarification of its
definition
‘The Constitution of Japan stipulates that all of
the people are equal under the law. Based on its
Constitution and relevant domestic laws, Japan
has been thriving to realize a society without any
form of racial or ethnic discrimination’
This recommendation was ‘accepted’ by Japan
‘Japan’s position is stated in the interactive
dialogue as recorded in the Draft Report of the
Universal Periodic Review (A/HRC/WG.6/2/L.10)’.
This recommendation was ‘accepted’ by Japan
This recommendation was ‘accepted’ by Japan
’Japan will consider the ‘possibility to permit
“international monitors” mentioned in
subparagraph 21 with further clarification of its
definition’
60.23 Abolish the system established to call upon ‘Japan does not have any intention to incite racial
citizens to denounce anonymously, on the
or ethnic discrimination and careful attention is
Ministry’s website, migrants suspected of being in paid in the operation of the system not to incite
an irregular situation (Guatemala)
such discrimination. It is necessary for the
purpose of strict law enforcement aimed at illegal
immigration. Various information provided by
people is valuable in performing the Immigration
Bureau’s task.’
8.
Under the second cycle, Slovenia recommended that Japan, ensure equality and non-discrimination of
children born out of wedlock in issues related to the acquisition of nationality, inheritance rights and
birth registration
9.
Uruguay recommended that Japan, Adopt comprehensive measures against discrimination towards
children and repeal all legislation that discriminates against children born out of wedlock. Promote
awareness campaigns and education programs about the human rights of all boys, girls and
adolescents, particularly in relation to the acquisition of nationality, inheritance rights and the right to
identity.
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