Speech Brief
UK expresses solidarity and recommends human rights reforms
Key points
- Recommends legal and accountability reforms
- Expresses solidarity and support to Jamaica
TL;DR
- UK expresses solidarity with Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa and welcomes Jamaica’s continued engagement with the UN human rights system.
- UK recommends strengthening independent oversight of security services, mandating body-worn cameras and surrendering footage to oversight bodies, amending the Offences Against the Person Act to decriminalise adult consensual same-sex relations, and expanding prevention and support services for gender-based violence.
- UK reaffirms partnership with Jamaica and wishes Jamaica a successful review.
Original text
Thank you, Mr President. The UK would like to express our continued solidarity and support for Jamaica following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa. On the UPR, we welcome Jamaica’s continued engagement with the UN human rights system. We also commend Jamaica for its progress in advancing human rights and its commitment to democracy and strengthening access to justice. However, challenges remain in modernisi...
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Topics
- Human Rights
- Police Accountability
- Lgbt Rights
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Keywords
- Hurricane Melissa
- Upr
- Democracy
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Summary words: 84
Compression: 45%
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