A/HRC/40/17 (UPR, 2018) UN, General Assembly, Report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review, Malta

Country

Malta

Title

A/HRC/40/17 (UPR, 2018) UN, General Assembly, Report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review, Malta

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Year

2018

Type of publication

Report

Geographical coverage

National

Area/location of interest

Not applicable - national level

Type of Institution

UN body

Institution

UN UPR | United Nations Universal Periodic Review

Main Thematic Focus

Hate crime Incitement to hatred or violence Racism & xenophobia Discrimination Integration & inclusion

Target Population

Migrants Refugees & asylum seekers

Key findings

Relevant points from the UN UPR for Malta (2018):
110.30 Continue efforts to combat hate speech against foreigners and promote a culture of difference and tolerance (Tunisia);
110.31 Implement legal instruments against hate crimes and awareness-raising campaigns to promote respect and tolerance, and ensure that victims of discrimination have access to all the necessary legal remedies for expediting the investigation and punishment of those responsible (Spain);
110.47 Take measures to strengthen the independence of the media, in particular by removing from the Media and Defamation Act the possibility of resorting to lawsuits as this constitutes a means of pressure and censorship on the freedom of the press (Belgium).

Methodology (Qualitative/Quantitative and exact type used, questionnaires etc)

UPR Review Procedure

Sample details and representativeness

N/A

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