Universal Periodic Review, 39th session
Human Rights Council
UPR of Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, 3rd of November 2021
Intervention by Denmark
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Denmark welcomes the delegation of Saint Vincent & the Grenadines and commends it for its efforts to eliminate discrimination against women and girls. However, we remain concerned that the LGBTI community continues to face discrimination.
Therefore, Denmark recommends the Government to decriminalize same-sex conduct between consenting adults by amending section 146 and 148 of the Criminal Code.
Furthermore, we are concerned about reports of overcrowding and insufficient access to medical care in the prisons and detention facilities.
Therefore, Denmark recommends the Government to bring its prison and detention conditions fully in line with international human rights norms and standards, including the Nelson Mandela Rules.
Finally, Denmark recommends the Government to ratify the OPCAT.
We wish Saint Vincent & the Grenadines a successful review.
I thank you.
