A/HRC/40/17 (UPR, 2018) UN, General Assembly, Report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review, Malta
Country
Malta
Title
Year
Type of publication
Geographical coverage
National
Area/location of interest
Type of Institution
UN body
Institution
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
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