147.40. Take legal measures to eliminate
discrimination against children of ethnic
minorities, non-Japanese nationality and
children with disabilities (Iran (Islamic
Republic of)
147.46. Consider amending the Immigration
Control Act to introduce a maximum period
of detention pending deportation (South
Africa)
147.91. Take measures to eliminate all forms
of discrimination against Koreans
(Democratic People’s Republic of Korea)
147.92. Step up its efforts to combat
discrimination and intolerance, particularly
towards migrants, foreigners, asylum seekers
and refugees (Tunisia)
147.134. Strengthen measures to fight
human trafficking, especially of women and
children, in line with international legal
standards in this area (Libyan Arab
Jamahiriya)
147.166. Continue its efforts to protect the
human rights of foreigners – including
refugees– and prevent discrimination against
them in both law and practice (Sudan)
conducted. Therefore, penalization of these acts is
not considered necessary.’
‘Japan’s position is stated in the interactive dialogue
as recorded in the Draft Report of the UPR
(para.24).’
Para 24 states: Article 14 of the Constitution of Japan
provides that all people are equal under the law.
Japan made the following comment ‘Japan’s position
is stated in the interactive dialogue as recorded in
the Draft Report of the UPR (para.143)’.
Para 143 states: ‘On immigration detention, the
immigration laws are such that when there is any
person detained to a written deportation orders,
they had to be sent back immediately. When that
was not possible, either for health or other reasons,
they might flexibly be released by provisional
release. In 2010, the Ministry of Justice and the Bar
Association reached an agreement on detention
issues to consider more favourable conditions. Japan
is making efforts to reduce cases of prolonged
detention’
Japan’s position is stated in the interactive dialogue
as recorded in the Draft Report of the UPR
(para.137).
Para 137 states: With regard to discrimination
against foreigners in Japan, through the Human
Rights Organs of the Ministry of Justice various
human rights promotion activities as well as
consultation services were being provided. With
regard to cases of suspected human rights
infringements, investigations are made and
appropriate measures taken
This recommendation was accepted for follow up
This recommendation was accepted for follow up
This recommendation was accepted for follow up
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