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28.
Luxembourg stated that, to fight against human trafficking, there is the legislation on
immigration, and two new draft laws, reforming notably the criminal code. Cooperation is
ongoing with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to combat human
trafficking. With regard to family reunification, European Union legislation was transposed,
which gives each citizen residing in Luxembourg, under certain conditions, the right to family
reunification. Overall, Luxembourg said it was not aware of any acts of discrimination that are
offensive to persons of Arab or Muslim origin in the country.
29.
Argentina recognized that Luxembourg had ratified the majority of international
instruments pertaining to human rights. It noted that Luxembourg has not ratified the Convention
on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the Optional Protocol to the Convention against
Torture and the Convention on Enforced Disappearance. Argentina asked Luxembourg to
consider ratifying these conventions and to accept the competence of the Committee on Enforced
Disappearances. Argentina noted that the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination
against Women had called attention to persistent stereotypical attitudes with regard to the
traditional role of women. It also noted continued cases of discriminations against ethnic and
religious minorities and in particular Muslims and people of Arab origin. Argentina asked what
measures Luxembourg had taken to eliminate discrimination against women and discrimination
against ethnic and religious minorities.
30.
The Czech Republic expressed appreciation for the national report of Luxembourg as
well as for the very informative introductory statement. Specifically it thanked for the
information on measures to protect the rights of children of detainees/prisoners and of
children/juveniles alleged to have infringed the criminal law. Luxembourg was asked whether
there have been any recent changes in rules on maximum time detainees may be held in solitary
confinement.. While welcoming the fact that Luxembourg had signed the Optional Protocol to
the Convention against Torture, the Czech Republic recommended its early ratification and the
establishment of its national preventive mechanism accordingly.
31.
Mauritius noted that, as French-speaking countries, Luxembourg and Mauritius have both
signed the Bamako Declaration, which reaffirms the attachment of French-speaking countries to
democratic values and respect for them. Mauritius expressed its support for the State’s
commitment to the respect for human rights not only in the country but also around the world. It
particularly noted the measures to promote equality between men and women, the fight against
human trafficking, the launching of a modern immigration policy and the training of State
personnel in the area of human rights. Mauritius noted that Luxembourg has a problem related to
delays in access to justice and asked for more information on the progress achieved in this area.
32.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland welcomed the emphasis
given by the Government of Luxembourg to human rights issues and was pleased to note the
consultation of numerous stakeholders in the preparation of the national report. It recommended
that Luxembourg continue this process of consultation in its follow-up to its reports. The United
Kingdom asked if Luxembourg plans to reconsider its policy regarding the persistence of
stereotypical attitudes towards women and the difficulties experienced by immigrant women, in
particular their integration and participation in the labour market. It recommended that
Luxembourg ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Optional
Protocol to the Convention against Torture in the near future.
33.
Egypt expressed its appreciation to Luxembourg for the presentation and the national
report. Luxembourg was commended for its well developed institutional and human rights
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