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 6

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