NETHERLANDS Can the government indicate how it intends to limit detention in police cells to the term required by the law? In addition, can the government explain how it assesses the widespread use of solitary confinement in detention and how it may work towards a more selective application of this measure? Is the government prepared to reassess the Norwegian penal code and amend the legal definition of rape so as to bring it more in line with international human right standards? Can the government indicate how it plans to organize the establishment of a new, independent National Human Rights Institution, in full compliance with the Paris Principles? PORTUGAL In closing, we would like to ask the Norwegian Delegation about the on-going process or re-establishing its National Human Rights Institution. SLOVENIA Knowing that the rights and welfare of children have been Norwegian priority for many years, my delegation would like to know whether the Norwegian authorities plan to prepare or undertake some specific acts or actions in order to combat discrimination against children from minority groups, indigenous children and children with disabilities? UNITED KINGDOM What is Norway doing to help prevent discrimination and hate crime against migrant Roma? What is Norway doing to intensify efforts already undertaken to ensure that emergency shelters and social housing units meet an adequate standard, especially for families with children?
NETHERLANDS Can the government indicate how it intends to limit detention in police cells to the term required by the law? In addition, can the government explain how it assesses the widespread use of solitary confinement in detention and how it may work towards a more selective application of this measure? Is the government prepared to reassess the Norwegian penal code and amend the legal definition of rape so as to bring it more in line with international human right standards? Can the government indicate how it plans to organize the establishment of a new, independent National Human Rights Institution, in full compliance with the Paris Principles? PORTUGAL In closing, we would like to ask the Norwegian Delegation about the on-going process or re-establishing its National Human Rights Institution. SLOVENIA Knowing that the rights and welfare of children have been Norwegian priority for many years, my delegation would like to know whether the Norwegian authorities plan to prepare or undertake some specific acts or actions in order to combat discrimination against children from minority groups, indigenous children and children with disabilities? UNITED KINGDOM What is Norway doing to help prevent discrimination and hate crime against migrant Roma? What is Norway doing to intensify efforts already undertaken to ensure that emergency shelters and social housing units meet an adequate standard, especially for families with children?
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