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121.52
Ensure that gender-based violence is reported, duly investigated and
prosecuted (Slovenia);
121.53
Ensure the revised Child Care and Protection Act prohibits all
corporal punishment of children, including in the home, and explicitly repeals
the right to administer reasonable and moderate punishment (Sweden);
121.54
Explicitly prohibit corporal punishment in all settings, including the
family, schools and institutions (Estonia);
121.55
Identify and protect children employed in the worst forms of child
labour, and increase assistance to victims of forced labour and sex trafficking
(United States of America);
121.56
Enact anti-discrimination legislation to protect human rights and to
ensure equal treatment of people living with HIV and groups vulnerable to
HIV, consistent with United Nations International Guidelines on HIV/AIDS
and Human Rights (Norway);
121.57
Adhere to the Second Optional Protocol to the International
Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and declare a moratorium on pending
executions, with a view to abolishing the death penalty (Costa Rica).
122. Concerning recommendations 121.13, 121.14 and 121.15 put forward by
Uruguay, Slovenia and Australia, Jamaica considers that in keeping with standard
practice, the Government is in the process of putting in place the relevant domestic
measures that can give effect to the implementation of the Optional Protocol.
123. Concerning recommendation 121.20 put forward by Germany, Jamaica
considers that there is no basis for stating that human rights defenders are at risk in
Jamaica; that full protection is afforded to them as citizens under the law; and that
they are active, openly engaged in advocacy, and have contributed positively to the
development of the Jamaican human rights architecture.
124. Concerning recommendations 121.25 and 121.26 put forward by Namibia and
Nicaragua, Jamaica considers it has existing, effective anti-discrimination legislation,
which is adequate.
125. Concerning recommendation 121.29 put forward by Uruguay, Jamaica
considers it is not accurate to typify the attitudes of Jamaican society generally as
“homophobic prejudices”.
126. Concerning recommendation 121.30 put forward by Argentina, Jamaica
considers it is committed to taking steps to end prejudice and stigmatization affecting
all Jamaicans, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual and intersex persons.
127. Concerning recommendation 121.40 put forward by Slovenia, Jamaica
considers it is already taking measures to eliminate stigma and discrimination against
all Jamaicans, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual and intersex persons.
128. Concerning recommendation 121.47 put forward by Botswana, Jamaica
considers there is no basis to conclude that human rights defenders are at risk.
129. Concerning recommendation 121.52 put forward by Slovenia, Jamaica
considers that no country can guarantee that gender-based violence will be reported
and that, however, Jamaica continues to employ measures to encourage reporting.
130. Concerning recommendation 121.55 put forward by the United States of
America, Jamaica accepts this recommendation in principle, but its interpretation of
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