Reference UPR recommendations from 2012 Current UK position (“supported” or “noted”) 110.1 ratification) 110.1 Ratify the First Optional Protocol to the ICCPR (Estonia) Noted 110.2 (ICCPR and CAT - British Overseas Territories) 110.2 Accept the full implementation of the provisions of the CAT and the in overseas territories under its control. (Islamic republic of Iran) Supported 110.3 (CAT extraterritoriality) 110.3 Recognize the extraterritorial application of the CAT, according to its jurisprudence. (Nicaragua) Noted 110.4 (reservations) 110.4 Lift multiple reservations to international human rights treaties, including the ICESCR and the Optional Protocols to the CRC. (Belarus) Noted 110.5 ratification) 110.5 Consider an early ratification of the newest international human right instrument – the third Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communication procedure. (Slovakia) Noted 110.6 interpretation) 110.6 Consider withdrawing its declaration to Article 1 of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the of the Child on Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict, and raise the armed forces minimum recruitment age to 18 (Slovenia) Noted 110.7 (CRC reservations) 110.7 Withdraw its reservations to the CRC concerning detained and asylum seeking children (Islamic republic of Iran) Supported 110.8 interpretation) 110.8 Withdraw its interpretive statement on the OP to the CRC on the involvement of children in armed conflict. (Russian Federation) Noted 110.9 (CRC incorporation) 110.9 Incorporate fully, as a matter of urgency, the principles and provisions of the CRC into domestic law. (Slovakia) Noted 110.10 (CRC implementation) 110.10 Take all measures necessary to fully implement the CRC (France) Supported 110.11 (ICERD interpretation) 110.11 Consider withdrawing its interpretative declaration on article 4 of the International Noted
Accelerate its current efforts to sign and ratify the CPED 110.23 (CPED ratification) 110.23 Ratify the CPED /Accede to the CPED (Uraguay) Noted 110.24 (CPED ratification) 110.24 Continue efforts to ratify the CPED (Argentina) Noted 110.25 (CPED ratification) 110.25 In conformity with articles 31 and 32 of the CPED, recognize the competence of the respective monitoring body to receive and consider communications from individuals and States that allege that they have been victims of violations of the provisions of the Convention (Uruguay) Noted 110.26 (CPED, ICCPR-OP1 and ICESCR-OP ratification) 110.26 Ratify the CPED, The OP-ICCPR and OP-ICESCR (Spain) Noted 110.27 (ILO 189 ratification) 110.27 Ratify ILO Convention No. 189 on Domestic Workers (Uruguay) Noted 110.28 (ILO 189 and ratification) 110.28 Consider ratifying ILO Convention 189 on Decent Work for Domestic Workers and the (Philippines) Noted 110.29 (Istanbul Convention ratification) 110.29 Sign and ratify the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Woman and Domestic Violence (France) Supported 110.30 (CRPD reservations) 110.30 Consider the effect and continued relevance of its remaining reservations to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and consider the possibility of withdrawing them (New Zealand) Supported 110.31 (CRPD reservations) 110.31 Withdraw reservations made upon the ratification of the CRPD (Hungary) 110.32 (human rights protection) 110.32 Continue to ensure that human rights principles are integrated in domestic laws (Qatar) Supported 110.33 (detention by the forces) 110.33 Consider that any person detained by its forces is under its jurisdiction, and respect its obligations concerning the human rights of such individuals (Islamic Republic of Iran) Noted 110.34 (children in conflict) 110.34 Introduce law that will criminalize use of children in military actions (Uzbekistan) Noted 110.35 (export controls) 110.35
(Malaysia) 110.59 (combating racial 110.59 Take all appropriate measures to combat prejudices and negative stereotypes, which may result in racial discrimination or incitement to racial hatred (Turkey) Supported 110.60 (monitoring hate 110.60 Implement ECRI’s recommendation to continue to monitor hate crimes and to work with the community to increase understanding of the impact of such offences, and to pursue efforts to improve the police gathering of evidence of racist motivations (Turkey) Supported 110.61 (combating caste 110.61 Put in practice a national strategy to eliminate discrimination against caste, through the immediate adoption of the Equality Law of 2010 that prohibits such discrimination, in conformity with its international human rights obligations, including CERD’s General Recommendation 29 and recommendations of the Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Racism (Nicaragua) Noted 110.62 (addressing the gender pay gap) 110.62 Adopt Government policies and legislation to address the pay gap between men and women (Sudan) Supported 110.63 (addressing the gender pay gap) 110.63 Consider policies and provisions to encourage equal pay practices (India) Supported 110.64 (addressing the gender pay gap) 110.64 Take measures to address the existing wage gap between men and women (Algeria) Supported 110.65 (addressing the gender pay gap) 110.65 Revitalize endeavours intended for eradication of the wage gap between men and that has reportedly stalled (Ukraine) Supported 110.66 (combating discrimination) 110.66 Consider strengthening policies to combat discrimination in all notably in employment and education (Morocco) Supported 110.67 (investigating allegations against the UK Armed Forces) 110.67 Ensure that inquiries are carried out immediately, independently, and transparently in cases where members of the armed forces are suspected of having committed acts of torture, particularly in the context of their service abroad (Switzerland) Supported 110.68 (investigating allegations against the UK Armed Forces) 110.68 Along with the Special Procedures, investigate allegations of the systematic use of torture by British soldiers vis-à-vis detainees outside the country, and inform the results of these investigations to the UN human rights mechanisms, including the Human Rights Committee, Human Rights Council and its mechanisms (Belarus) Supported 110.69 (combating VAWG) 110.69 Supported
and cultural rights) 110.104 (access to safe drinking water and sanitation) 110.104 Recognize the of access to safe drinking water and sanitation in line with GA resolution 64/292 and HRC resolution 18/1, as well as CESCR recommendations recognizing the right to sanitation as an integral part of the human right of access to safe drinking water (Spain) Noted 110.105 (access to safe drinking water) 110.105 Fully recognize the human right to safe drinking (Germany) 110.106 (equality in education) 110.106 Adopt a strategy so that children of vulnerable groups are not excluded from the education system (Costa Rica) Supported 110.107 (rights of migrant workers) 110.107 Raise awareness campaign about rights of migrants and against racial discrimination (Costa Rica) Supported 110.108 (rights of migrant workers) 110.108 Strengthen governmental measures to guarantee the effective implementation of the rights of migrants in accordance with the existing international instruments in this area (Paraguay) Noted 110.109 (Overseas Domestic Worker Visa) 110.109 Retain the Overseas Domestic Worker visa as a measure to safeguard against abuses of migrant workers (Thailand) Supported 110.110 (rights of migrant workers) 110.110 Strengthen national and policies and measures to protect migrants, especially foreign workers (Vietnam) Noted 110.111 (detention of migrants) 110.111 Continue adopting measures to prevent cases of indefinite detention of migrants, and guarantee all their rights (Chile) Noted 110.112 (detention of migrants) 110.112 Adopt necessary measures to prevent indefinite detention of migrants, and provide all legal safeguards to detained migrants (Honduras) Noted 110.113 (detention of migrants) 110.113 Adopt necessary measures to avoid criminalization of irregular migration, de-facto indefinite detention without the provision of all legal safeguards for undocumented migrants and asylum seekers (Ecuador) Noted 110.114 (detention of migrants) 110.114 In line with the British Government commitment to the universality of human rights, prohibit the indefinite detention of migrants, seek alternatives to their detention and ensure that such detention is for the shortest possible duration (Mexico) Noted
110.125 measures) 110.125 Commit to investigating individuals suspected of involvement in terrorism-related activities and, where sufficient evidence exists, to prosecuting them in the ordinary criminal courts, and in conformity with international fair standards (Norway) Supported 110.126 (Detainee Inquiry) 110.126 Investigate all cases of violations of human rights in all counter-terrorism settings related to lengthy secret detentions, extraordinary renditions, and the possible application of torture against individuals, and bring those responsible of such violations to justice (Belarus) Supported 110.127 (detention of suspects) 110.127 Apply, without exception, the time limit for detention of persons suspected of terrorism stipulated in the Protection of Freedoms Bill, including cases of administrative detention in emergency situations (Switzerland) 110.128 (detention of terrorism suspects) 110.128 Ensure that all persons detained, also in have access to legal counsel and are duly informed about the charges that are brought against them (Austria) Supported 110.129 (official development assistance) 110.129 Continue its financial commitment to international development through its overseas development assistance programmes (Trinidad and Tobago) Supported 110.130 (official development assistance) 110.130 Consider contributing to the objective of mainstreaming the right to development in its ODA programmes and policies (Bangladesh) Supported 110.131 (overseas development) 110.131 Play an effective role to operationalize the to development at the international level (Pakistan) Supported 110.132 110.132 Set up a mechanism to carry out the repatriation of funds of illicit origin and illegally acquired assets to their countries of origin and to ensure cooperation with the requesting states (Egypt) Out of scope of the UPR.