UK Government recommends strengthening Belgium human rights institutions - Speech Brief
7 May 2026 10:53 UTC · UK Government · GOV.UK Speech · Source · Email X Link

UK Government recommends strengthening Belgium human rights institutions

Key points

  • Strengthen Federal Institute independence and mandate
  • Establish National Prevention Mechanism; ensure humane prison and detention conditions

TL;DR

  • UK Government welcomes Belgium’s efforts and recommends strengthening the Federal Institute, establishing a National Prevention Mechanism, and ensuring prison and detention conditions meet international human rights standards.
Original text

Thank you Mr Vice President, The UK welcomes Belgium’s efforts to strengthen its national human rights architecture, including the establishment of the Federal Institute for the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights. We recommend: 1. Strengthening the independence and mandate of the Federal Institute for the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights and setting out clear timelines to ensure compliance with the Pari...

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