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Persons deprived of their liberty
101. Take appropriate measures to dismantle discriminatory practices against gays
and those perceived to be gay in detention, and to ensure their safety and dignity. In
particular, instruct the staff of penitentiary institutions to take protective measures
against physical assault and sexual abuse against detainees with diverse sexual
orientations or gender identities and guarantee the equal access for such detainees to
rehabilitation and other services made available in the penitentiary establishment and
equal treatment.
102. Speed up the elaboration of a strategy and associated plan of action for
detainees belonging to populations and communities historically subjected to
discrimination, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse inmates,
ensuring that they include components related to the care, protection and social
integration of those inmates through training, awareness-raising and other activities.
Such policies and programmes should be based on studies and surveys and should
enable the assessment of the current situation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and
gender diverse persons deprived of their liberty and the measurement of progress in
their treatment over time. Anonymity and confidentiality should be guaranteed
throughout those processes, and the safety of the detainees should always remain the
primary consideration.
103. In the meantime, scale up training for and awareness-raising among
penitentiary staff and inmates on human rights, non-discrimination, sexual
orientation and gender identity.
104. Ensure that the placement of inmates and the regime of detention is based on
individual consideration of risk, not on stigma and perceptions.
Hate speech
105. Ensure the prompt adoption of the standards on public service and the code of
ethics envisaged under task 13.2.2 in the human rights action plan for 2016–2017.
106. Carry out an evaluation of the current legal framework, with the participation
of non-State actors, to determine whether it is fully adequate to address hate speech
and hatred against lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans and gender diverse persons,
including online.
107. Adopt a comprehensive State strategy to address hate speech and hatred
against lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse persons, including online hate
speech and cyberbullying.
108. Adopt a zero-tolerance policy in relation to hate speech, publicly condemn such
acts, investigate allegations and punish the perpetrators.
Freedoms of expression and peaceful assembly
109. Adopt measures to ascertain the truth of the events of 17 May 2013, the
establishment of different responsibilities for them and the measures of reparation
that should ensue, including what assurances of non-repetition would be necessary.
110. Together with civil society actors, ascertain the measures necessary to enable
the safe and peaceful celebration of the International Day against Homophobia,
Transphobia and Biphobia and take preventive measures to deter violence, hatred
and discriminatory attitudes and behaviour.
111. Launch mediation between the Orthodox Church and members of the lesbian,
gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse community to find solutions that allow for
peaceful coexistence and avoid unnecessary confrontations during demonstrations.
Adequate standard of living
112. Design a State programme offering temporary accommodation or specific
shelters for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse persons.
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