Latest items for CONST-LAW-1
Sept. 22, 2023, 8:51 a.m.
Countries: Angola
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"Under the constitution and law, women enjoy the same rights and legal status as men" (19).
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"Under the constitution and law, women enjoy the same rights and legal status as men" (19).
Aug. 15, 2023, 5:22 p.m.
Countries: Bahamas
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"The law [of Bahamas] does not prohibit discrimination based on gender" (12).
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"The law [of Bahamas] does not prohibit discrimination based on gender" (12).
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"Law No. 2016-886 of 8 November 2016 establishing the Constitution of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire that promotes and protects women’s rights" (1). "The Committee notes that articles 4, 36 and 37 of the 2016 Constitution of the State party prohibit discrimination and promote equality of women and men in political and public life and in the labour market. It is concerned, however, that the Constitution of the State party does not comprise a comprehensive definition of discrimination in line with article 1 of the Convention" (5). "Recalling its previous concluding observations (CEDAW/C/CIV/CO/1-3, para. 17) and its general recommendation No. 28 (2010) on the core obligations of States parties under...more
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"Law No. 2016-886 of 8 November 2016 establishing the Constitution of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire that promotes and protects women’s rights" (1). "The Committee notes that articles 4, 36 and 37 of the 2016 Constitution of the State party prohibit discrimination and promote equality of women and men in political and public life and in the labour market. It is concerned, however, that the Constitution of the State party does not comprise a comprehensive definition of discrimination in line with article 1 of the Convention" (5). "Recalling its previous concluding observations (CEDAW/C/CIV/CO/1-3, para. 17) and its general recommendation No. 28 (2010) on the core obligations of States parties under...more
Aug. 8, 2023, 8:30 p.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"[T]he principle of direct and indirect discrimination against women is enshrined in the State party’s legislation... [T]his definition does not include gender-based discrimination and intersecting forms of discrimination" (2).
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"[T]he principle of direct and indirect discrimination against women is enshrined in the State party’s legislation... [T]his definition does not include gender-based discrimination and intersecting forms of discrimination" (2).
Aug. 8, 2023, 12:20 p.m.
Countries: Senegal
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"There is no definition of discrimination against women in any existing national legislation. However, the committee for the review of laws and regulations that discriminate against women, established by Order No. 00936 of 27 January 2016 of the Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals, has proposed a reform of legislation relating to women’s rights. As part of the proposed reform, the definition of discrimination against women as set out in the Convention will be included in Act No. 81-77 of 10 December 1981 on the punishment of acts of racial, ethnic or religious discrimination." (2). "To guarantee equality between men and women, the Constitution of Senegal reaffirms the...more
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"There is no definition of discrimination against women in any existing national legislation. However, the committee for the review of laws and regulations that discriminate against women, established by Order No. 00936 of 27 January 2016 of the Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals, has proposed a reform of legislation relating to women’s rights. As part of the proposed reform, the definition of discrimination against women as set out in the Convention will be included in Act No. 81-77 of 10 December 1981 on the punishment of acts of racial, ethnic or religious discrimination." (2). "To guarantee equality between men and women, the Constitution of Senegal reaffirms the...more
July 25, 2023, 10:44 a.m.
Countries: Cambodia
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"[T]he Constitution and the Penal Code sufficiently define and prohibit discrimination against women in accordance with the Convention... [T]here are no provisions in the Constitution that define direct and indirect discrimination against women, and that the Penal Code prohibits only certain forms of direct discrimination, such as denial of access to goods, services or employment... [Cambodia's] national legislation [does not] include a definition of discrimination against women, covering direct and indirect discrimination in the public and private spheres" (3).
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"[T]he Constitution and the Penal Code sufficiently define and prohibit discrimination against women in accordance with the Convention... [T]here are no provisions in the Constitution that define direct and indirect discrimination against women, and that the Penal Code prohibits only certain forms of direct discrimination, such as denial of access to goods, services or employment... [Cambodia's] national legislation [does not] include a definition of discrimination against women, covering direct and indirect discrimination in the public and private spheres" (3).
July 10, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"As such, Article 17(a) of the 2008 Constitution of the Republic of Maldives prohibits gender-based discrimination, stipulating that all citizens are entitled to the rights and freedoms included in this Chapter without discrimination of any kind, including race, national origin, colour, sex, age, mental or physical disability, political or other opinion, property, birth or other status, or native island. Further, Article 35 of the Constitution guarantees to all persons, in a manner that is not contrary to any tenet of Islam, the rights and freedoms and provision of special protection to vulnerable groups, including children, adolescents, elders, and people with special needs." (8). "Even though there is no explicit definition...more
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"As such, Article 17(a) of the 2008 Constitution of the Republic of Maldives prohibits gender-based discrimination, stipulating that all citizens are entitled to the rights and freedoms included in this Chapter without discrimination of any kind, including race, national origin, colour, sex, age, mental or physical disability, political or other opinion, property, birth or other status, or native island. Further, Article 35 of the Constitution guarantees to all persons, in a manner that is not contrary to any tenet of Islam, the rights and freedoms and provision of special protection to vulnerable groups, including children, adolescents, elders, and people with special needs." (8). "Even though there is no explicit definition...more
June 20, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"In compliance with international human rights standards, Nicaragua has adapted its legal framework to restore and protect rights for all without discrimination. Article 27 provides for the equality of persons before the law and for the protection and enjoyment of their political rights without discrimination on the grounds of birth, nationality, political views, race or sex. The State is required to eliminate obstacles to Nicaraguans’ effective participation in the country’s political, economic and social life. Article 46 establishes that all persons enjoy State protection and recognition of the rights inherent in their human condition, and full respect for, and promotion and protection of, the human rights contained in the Universal...more
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"In compliance with international human rights standards, Nicaragua has adapted its legal framework to restore and protect rights for all without discrimination. Article 27 provides for the equality of persons before the law and for the protection and enjoyment of their political rights without discrimination on the grounds of birth, nationality, political views, race or sex. The State is required to eliminate obstacles to Nicaraguans’ effective participation in the country’s political, economic and social life. Article 46 establishes that all persons enjoy State protection and recognition of the rights inherent in their human condition, and full respect for, and promotion and protection of, the human rights contained in the Universal...more
June 14, 2023, 7:56 p.m.
Countries: Bolivia
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"[I]t is stipulated in article 12 of the Act on Direct Election of Representatives to Supranational Parliamentary Bodies that, under the Constitution, direct election of representatives to supranational parliamentary bodies shall respect and ensure gender equity and equal opportunities for women and men" (19). "Bolivian Social Seals stipulate 'that the activities carried out by productive units must be carried out in accordance with Act No. 045 against Racism and All Forms of Discrimination and Act No. 348, which prohibit any discriminatory practice and the use of any form of violence within productive units that violate the economic, social and cultural rights of persons, because of gender'" (22).
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"[I]t is stipulated in article 12 of the Act on Direct Election of Representatives to Supranational Parliamentary Bodies that, under the Constitution, direct election of representatives to supranational parliamentary bodies shall respect and ensure gender equity and equal opportunities for women and men" (19). "Bolivian Social Seals stipulate 'that the activities carried out by productive units must be carried out in accordance with Act No. 045 against Racism and All Forms of Discrimination and Act No. 348, which prohibit any discriminatory practice and the use of any form of violence within productive units that violate the economic, social and cultural rights of persons, because of gender'" (22).
May 27, 2023, 2:02 a.m.
Countries: Egypt
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"Women wearing hijabs (Muslim headscarves) are being discriminated against by businesses in Egypt, a BBC Arabic investigation has discovered. The evidence appears to violate Egypt's constitution, which bans discrimination based on religion, sex, race or social class. Since 2015, some Egyptian women wearing a hijab have taken to social media to complain about such treatment" (Para.1-3). "Amira Saber, an Egyptian MP who has campaigned for women's rights, said the Egyptian constitution was clear that discrimination of this kind [refusing veiled women owning property] was not allowed. 'I will certainly use one of my parliamentary tools to ask the officials in the government how we can ensure that this does not...more
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"Women wearing hijabs (Muslim headscarves) are being discriminated against by businesses in Egypt, a BBC Arabic investigation has discovered. The evidence appears to violate Egypt's constitution, which bans discrimination based on religion, sex, race or social class. Since 2015, some Egyptian women wearing a hijab have taken to social media to complain about such treatment" (Para.1-3). "Amira Saber, an Egyptian MP who has campaigned for women's rights, said the Egyptian constitution was clear that discrimination of this kind [refusing veiled women owning property] was not allowed. 'I will certainly use one of my parliamentary tools to ask the officials in the government how we can ensure that this does not...more
April 1, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"Article 18 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan reads as follows: 'All citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall have identical rights and freedoms and shall be equal before the law, without discrimination by sex, race, nationality, language, religion, social origin, convictions, or individual or social status. Any privileges may be granted solely in accordance with the law and the principles of social justice.' Women and men have equal rights in accordance with article 46 of the Constitution. Almost all laws governing specific human rights contain provisions that enshrine the equality of human rights, irrespective of gender or other grounds, including in the Electoral Code, the Civil Code,...more
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"Article 18 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan reads as follows: 'All citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall have identical rights and freedoms and shall be equal before the law, without discrimination by sex, race, nationality, language, religion, social origin, convictions, or individual or social status. Any privileges may be granted solely in accordance with the law and the principles of social justice.' Women and men have equal rights in accordance with article 46 of the Constitution. Almost all laws governing specific human rights contain provisions that enshrine the equality of human rights, irrespective of gender or other grounds, including in the Electoral Code, the Civil Code,...more
March 31, 2023, 2:31 p.m.
Countries: Egypt
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"[D]iscrimination based on sex [is prohibited]… [D]iscriminatory laws and provisions [need to be reviewed], including those contained in the Penal Code and the Personal Status Law, which continue to deny women equal rights with men" (4).
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"[D]iscrimination based on sex [is prohibited]… [D]iscriminatory laws and provisions [need to be reviewed], including those contained in the Penal Code and the Personal Status Law, which continue to deny women equal rights with men" (4).
March 18, 2023, 10:20 p.m.
Countries: Ethiopia
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"Ethiopian law provides comprehensive protection against all forms of discrimination on any ground including sex" (3). "The Constitution as well as relevant subsidiary legislations of Ethiopia prohibits all forms of discriminations" (9). "The [Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia] Constitution provides for the right to equality of women and the prohibition of discrimination based on inter alia sex" (23).
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"Ethiopian law provides comprehensive protection against all forms of discrimination on any ground including sex" (3). "The Constitution as well as relevant subsidiary legislations of Ethiopia prohibits all forms of discriminations" (9). "The [Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia] Constitution provides for the right to equality of women and the prohibition of discrimination based on inter alia sex" (23).
March 15, 2023, 4:58 a.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
“One NGO report finds that Bulgarian lawyers and judges have no experience in handling cases of discrimination, and are uncertain how to apply international statutes on this topic and doubt that Bulgarian law includes effective measures to protect women’s rights. This highlights several deficiencies of Bulgarian legislation regarding women: Bulgarian law often does not reflect international legislation, and there is a lack of mechanisms to implement laws" (49). “The international instrument that guarantees the specific rights of women is the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), was ratified in 1982. Its significant provisions include: a clear definition of discrimination against women; the...more
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
“One NGO report finds that Bulgarian lawyers and judges have no experience in handling cases of discrimination, and are uncertain how to apply international statutes on this topic and doubt that Bulgarian law includes effective measures to protect women’s rights. This highlights several deficiencies of Bulgarian legislation regarding women: Bulgarian law often does not reflect international legislation, and there is a lack of mechanisms to implement laws" (49). “The international instrument that guarantees the specific rights of women is the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), was ratified in 1982. Its significant provisions include: a clear definition of discrimination against women; the...more
March 8, 2023, 1:43 p.m.
Countries: Montenegro
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"The Law Amending the Law on Prohibition of Discrimination was adopted in June 2017. The amendments improved the provision regulating discrimination based on gender identity, sexual orientation and/or intersex characteristics, with Article 19 stipulating that any discrimination, unequal treatment or unequal position of a person or group of persons on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation and/or intersex characteristics shall be considered discrimination" (9).
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"The Law Amending the Law on Prohibition of Discrimination was adopted in June 2017. The amendments improved the provision regulating discrimination based on gender identity, sexual orientation and/or intersex characteristics, with Article 19 stipulating that any discrimination, unequal treatment or unequal position of a person or group of persons on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation and/or intersex characteristics shall be considered discrimination" (9).
Feb. 27, 2023, 8:27 a.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
“The Bulgarian Constitution includes the principle of equal treatment on the basis of ethnicity, sex, and personal or social status. The Constitution also provides for the right to health insurance guaranteeing affordable medical care, and the right to free health care in accordance with conditions set by the relevant laws” (7).
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
“The Bulgarian Constitution includes the principle of equal treatment on the basis of ethnicity, sex, and personal or social status. The Constitution also provides for the right to health insurance guaranteeing affordable medical care, and the right to free health care in accordance with conditions set by the relevant laws” (7).
Feb. 24, 2023, 12:54 p.m.
Countries: Nepal
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"The Constitution of Nepal (hereinafter referred to as 'the Constitution') guarantees women’s rights with substantive equality; and protects human dignity, identity, and opportunity to all by ending all forms of discrimination and inequality. All political parties, irrespective of their political ideologies, have expressed their full commitment for protection and promotion of women’s rights in line with the CEDAW. The Constitution sets the policies on social justice and inclusion to be undertaken by all State machineries to end de facto discrimination and inequalities. The Constitution also provisions to form a parliamentary monitoring committee to monitor the progressive implementation of such policies." (4). "The Constitution guarantees the right to equality by prohibiting...more
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"The Constitution of Nepal (hereinafter referred to as 'the Constitution') guarantees women’s rights with substantive equality; and protects human dignity, identity, and opportunity to all by ending all forms of discrimination and inequality. All political parties, irrespective of their political ideologies, have expressed their full commitment for protection and promotion of women’s rights in line with the CEDAW. The Constitution sets the policies on social justice and inclusion to be undertaken by all State machineries to end de facto discrimination and inequalities. The Constitution also provisions to form a parliamentary monitoring committee to monitor the progressive implementation of such policies." (4). "The Constitution guarantees the right to equality by prohibiting...more
Feb. 19, 2023, 1:18 p.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: DACH-LAW-1, ERBG-PRACTICE-2, ERBG-PRACTICE-3, ERBG-LAW-1, LBHO-PRACTICE-2, LBHO-LAW-1, DV-LAW-1, AFE-LAW-1, DTCP-LAW-1, CONST-LAW-1
“While the law provides women the same legal status and rights as men, women faced some discrimination in economic participation and political empowerment. The law provides for equal opportunities in all spheres of public, economic, and political life; equal access to public resources; equal treatment; exclusion of gender-based discrimination and violence; balanced representation of men and women in all decision-making bodies; and overcoming gender-based stereotypes” (p. 23).
Variables: DACH-LAW-1, ERBG-PRACTICE-2, ERBG-PRACTICE-3, ERBG-LAW-1, LBHO-PRACTICE-2, LBHO-LAW-1, DV-LAW-1, AFE-LAW-1, DTCP-LAW-1, CONST-LAW-1
“While the law provides women the same legal status and rights as men, women faced some discrimination in economic participation and political empowerment. The law provides for equal opportunities in all spheres of public, economic, and political life; equal access to public resources; equal treatment; exclusion of gender-based discrimination and violence; balanced representation of men and women in all decision-making bodies; and overcoming gender-based stereotypes” (p. 23).
Feb. 18, 2023, 10:28 a.m.
Countries: Chad
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"Christian communities opposed constitutional reforms in 2018 that required politicians to swear a Muslim oath when entering office. They also object to 'Diya', a concept in Sharia law where the perpetrator of a crime pays 'blood money' to victims’ families" (Para.12).
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"Christian communities opposed constitutional reforms in 2018 that required politicians to swear a Muslim oath when entering office. They also object to 'Diya', a concept in Sharia law where the perpetrator of a crime pays 'blood money' to victims’ families" (Para.12).
Feb. 18, 2023, 9:51 a.m.
Countries: Japan
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"Presiding Judge Makiko Kamoto criticized the university's unfair treatment as "irrational and discriminatory," saying private universities are also obliged to abide by Article 14 of the Constitution, which prohibits discrimination based on gender" (Para.3).
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"Presiding Judge Makiko Kamoto criticized the university's unfair treatment as "irrational and discriminatory," saying private universities are also obliged to abide by Article 14 of the Constitution, which prohibits discrimination based on gender" (Para.3).
Feb. 4, 2023, 6:14 p.m.
Countries: Namibia
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"After holding internal consultations with key stakeholders, the state party did not find it in its best interest to amend Article 10 of the Namibian Constitution as requested by the CEDAW Committee. As mentioned in the last report, the Constitution of the Republic of Namibia under article 10 proscribes all forms of discrimination. Therefore, discrimination against any person on grounds of marital and HIV status is also covered under the said article." (10). "As reported in the previous report, the Namibian Constitution is the supreme law of the country and prohibits all forms of discrimination including gender discrimination." (21). "Violence against women and girls is a violation of human rights...more
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"After holding internal consultations with key stakeholders, the state party did not find it in its best interest to amend Article 10 of the Namibian Constitution as requested by the CEDAW Committee. As mentioned in the last report, the Constitution of the Republic of Namibia under article 10 proscribes all forms of discrimination. Therefore, discrimination against any person on grounds of marital and HIV status is also covered under the said article." (10). "As reported in the previous report, the Namibian Constitution is the supreme law of the country and prohibits all forms of discrimination including gender discrimination." (21). "Violence against women and girls is a violation of human rights...more
Feb. 4, 2023, 8:40 a.m.
Countries: Iraq
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
“Iraqis are free in their commitment to their personal status according to their religions, sects, beliefs or choices, [as] regulated by law” (4).
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
“Iraqis are free in their commitment to their personal status according to their religions, sects, beliefs or choices, [as] regulated by law” (4).
Jan. 9, 2023, 9:34 a.m.
Countries: France
Variables: LO-LAW-1, IAW-LAW-1, CONST-LAW-1
"The constitution and law provide for the same legal status and rights for women as for men, including under family, religious, personal status, labor, employment, property, nationality, and inheritance laws, access to credit, and owning or managing businesses or property in line with the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative" (29).
Variables: LO-LAW-1, IAW-LAW-1, CONST-LAW-1
"The constitution and law provide for the same legal status and rights for women as for men, including under family, religious, personal status, labor, employment, property, nationality, and inheritance laws, access to credit, and owning or managing businesses or property in line with the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative" (29).
Dec. 22, 2022, 6:13 p.m.
Countries: Indonesia
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"Mandatory jilbab rules...undermine the right of girls and women to be free 'from discriminatory treatment based upon any grounds whatsoever' under article 28(i) of Indonesia’s Constitution" (para 16).
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"Mandatory jilbab rules...undermine the right of girls and women to be free 'from discriminatory treatment based upon any grounds whatsoever' under article 28(i) of Indonesia’s Constitution" (para 16).
Dec. 9, 2022, 8:21 p.m.
Countries: East Timor
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1, CONST-LAW-1
"The constitution states, 'Women and men shall have the same rights and duties in all areas of family life and political, economic, social, cultural life,' and prohibits discrimination based on gender. Some customary practices discriminate against women, including traditional inheritance systems that tend to exclude women from land ownership" (14).
Variables: IAW-PRACTICE-1, CONST-LAW-1
"The constitution states, 'Women and men shall have the same rights and duties in all areas of family life and political, economic, social, cultural life,' and prohibits discrimination based on gender. Some customary practices discriminate against women, including traditional inheritance systems that tend to exclude women from land ownership" (14).
Dec. 9, 2022, 4 p.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"[T]he 2016 constitution … states that 'all Ivorians are born and remain free and equal in law; no one can be privileged or discriminated against because of their race, ethnicity, clan, tribe, or gender' " (para 17).
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"[T]he 2016 constitution … states that 'all Ivorians are born and remain free and equal in law; no one can be privileged or discriminated against because of their race, ethnicity, clan, tribe, or gender' " (para 17).
Nov. 15, 2022, 11:05 p.m.
Countries: Rwanda
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"In Rwanda, gender equality is already mentioned in the constitution in the preamble. It notes that equality between men and women must be granted in all their rights" (para 4).
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"In Rwanda, gender equality is already mentioned in the constitution in the preamble. It notes that equality between men and women must be granted in all their rights" (para 4).
July 1, 2022, 11:06 a.m.
Countries: Indonesia
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"The equality of all Indonesian citizens as well as their rights to non-discrimination is guaranteed under various legal provisions, namely: a) The 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia, in Article 28I Paragraph (2) on freedom from and protection against discriminatory treatment on any basis" (3).
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"The equality of all Indonesian citizens as well as their rights to non-discrimination is guaranteed under various legal provisions, namely: a) The 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia, in Article 28I Paragraph (2) on freedom from and protection against discriminatory treatment on any basis" (3).
June 21, 2022, 1:11 p.m.
Countries: Guyana
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"The Committee is concerned that the provisions of article 154 A (1) and (6) of the Constitution limit the scope of the obligations that the State party accepted when ratifying the Convention and that, almost 40 years since ratification, the State party has still not fully incorporated the provisions of the Convention into its legislative framework. The Committee notes that articles 149 and 149 F of the Constitution prohibit discrimination on grounds of gender and sex and further notes the efforts undertaken to begin reviewing the Prevention of Discrimination Act (1997) to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment. It remains concerned, however, that the definition...more
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"The Committee is concerned that the provisions of article 154 A (1) and (6) of the Constitution limit the scope of the obligations that the State party accepted when ratifying the Convention and that, almost 40 years since ratification, the State party has still not fully incorporated the provisions of the Convention into its legislative framework. The Committee notes that articles 149 and 149 F of the Constitution prohibit discrimination on grounds of gender and sex and further notes the efforts undertaken to begin reviewing the Prevention of Discrimination Act (1997) to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment. It remains concerned, however, that the definition...more
June 21, 2022, 8:35 a.m.
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"The Committee notes that the Equality Act of 2010 prohibits both direct and indirect discrimination on the basis of sex. It reiterates its previous concern, however, that the applicability of the Equality Act does not extend to Northern Ireland (CEDAW/C/GBR/CO/7, para. 18), and regrets that the State party, invoking the principle of devolution, has not taken any measures to ensure that women in Northern Ireland have at least the same protections with regard to equality as do their counterparts in the other administrations of the State party, notwithstanding the lack of a functioning government in Northern Ireland" (4).
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"The Committee notes that the Equality Act of 2010 prohibits both direct and indirect discrimination on the basis of sex. It reiterates its previous concern, however, that the applicability of the Equality Act does not extend to Northern Ireland (CEDAW/C/GBR/CO/7, para. 18), and regrets that the State party, invoking the principle of devolution, has not taken any measures to ensure that women in Northern Ireland have at least the same protections with regard to equality as do their counterparts in the other administrations of the State party, notwithstanding the lack of a functioning government in Northern Ireland" (4).