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TWENTY-EIGHTH SESSION: SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2001
Cameroon
"... the Committee is deeply concerned at the very high incidence of abuse within family and in schools in the State party and the lack of statistical data in this regard.
"The Committee recommends the State party to:
(a) Complete as soon as possible the study on violence at home and in schools undertaken by the Ministry of Social Affairs, and assess the scope, nature and causes of these practices in order to adopt effective measures and policies in conformity with article 19 of the Convention, and to contribute to changing attitudes..."
"...The Committee is also concerned at the very high prevalence of violence and sexual abuse against children in schools.
"The Committee recommends that the State party:
...monitor and enforce the ban of corporal punishment at schools and train teachers with alternative measures of discipline;
take measures against teachers who are violent and abusive against students..."
(12 October 2001, CRC/C/15/Add.164, paras. 40, 41, 54 and 55 (f and g))
Cape Verde
"The Committee is concerned that corporal punishment is widely practiced in the home and in schools, and by the police forces against vulnerable groups such as street children.
"The Committee recommends that the State party:
- Take steps to end the practice of corporal punishment in schools and in the home.
- Conduct, inter-alia, awareness raising and education campaigns to change public attitudes.
- Provide training and information on alternative forms of non-violent, discipline, and ensure that these are administered in a manner consistent with the child's human dignity and in conformity with the Convention, especially articles 19 and 28.2..."
(12 October 2001, CRC/C/15/Add.167, paras. 35 and 36)
Gambia
"The Committee expresses grave concern that corporal punishment is still practised and accepted in schools, families, and care and juvenile detention institutions, and as a punishment in the penal system.
"The Committee recommends that the State party take legislative measures to prohibit all forms of physical and mental violence, including corporal punishment as a penal sanction within the juvenile justice system, in schools and care institutions as well as in families. The Committee encourages the State party to reinforce its public awareness campaigns to promote positive, participatory, non-violent forms of discipline as an alternative to corporal punishment at all levels of society".
(12 October 2001, CRC/C/15/Add.165, paras 32 and 33)
Kenya
"While the Committee notes that corporal punishment has been formally banned in schools (April 2001) as a matter of policy, it is deeply concerned that this form of punishment continues to be practised in schools as well as in the juvenile justice system, families and care institutions, with cases of permanent injuries and even deaths.
"The Committee recommends that the State party take legislative measures to prohibit all forms of physical and mental violence, including corporal punishment within the juvenile justice system, schools and care institutions as well as in families. The Committee also recommends that the State party monitor the ban of corporal punishment in schools. The Committee encourages the State party to reinforce its public awareness campaigns to promote positive, participatory, non-violent forms of discipline as an alternative to corporal punishment at all levels of society".
(12 October 2001, CRC/C/15/Add.160, paras 33 and 34)
Mauritania
"The Committee is concerned that corporal punishment of children is widely practiced in the family. It further notes that it is not expressly banned in schools and institutions.
"In light of articles 3, 19, and 28(2) of the Convention, the Committee encourages the State party to:
- develop measures to raise awareness on the harmful effects of corporal punishment and engage in the promotion of alternative forms of discipline in families to be administered in a manner consistent with the child's dignity and in conformity with the Convention; and
- explicitly prohibit corporal punishment in the family, in schools and in other institutions".
(12 October 2001, CRC/C/15/Add.159, paras 29 and 30)
Oman
"The Committee welcomes the introduction of the new system of reporting child abuse and neglect, and the establishment of the Family Counseling and Guidance Department. However, the Committee remains concerned that there is insufficient information and awareness in Oman of the ill-treatment and abuse of children within the family and institutions.
"The Committee recommends that the State party:
- conduct a study to assess the nature and extent of ill-treatment and abuse of children, and design policies and programmes to address it;
- take legislative measures to prohibit all forms of physical and mental violence, including corporal punishment and sexual abuse of children in the family and in institutions;
- carry out public education campaigns about the negative consequences of ill-treatment of children, and promote positive, non-violent forms of discipline as an alternative to corporal punishment...
"Noting that the Organisational Statutes of the General Education Schools bans corporal punishment, the Committee remains concerned that this issue is not effectively addressed.
"The Committee recommends that the State party raise awareness of the negative impact of corporal punishment among teachers and other professionals working in schools, and take other appropriate measures for its prevention and elimination".
12 October 2001, CRC/C/15/Add.161, paras. 35 and 36; 47 and 48)
Paraguay
"The Committee is concerned that corporal punishment of children remains socially acceptable in Paraguay and that it is still practiced in families, schools and other institutions.
"In light of articles 3, 19, and 28(2) of the Convention, the Committee encourages the State party to:
- develop measures to raise awareness on the harmful effects of corporal punishment and engage in the promotion of alternative forms of discipline in families to be administered in a manner consistent with the child's dignity and in conformity with the Convention; and
- explicitly prohibit corporal punishment in the family, in schools and in other institutions..."
(12 October 2001, CRC/C/15/Add.166, paras. 31 and 32)
Portugal
"Noting its 1995 concluding observations, the Committee is concerned that corporal punishment continues to be practiced within the family, there is a lack of legislation prohibiting such punishment, and that insufficient measures have been adopted to prevent corporal punishment in this context.
"The Committee recommends that the State party:
- adopt legislation prohibiting corporal punishment in the family and in any other contexts not covered by existing legislation
- develop mechanisms to end the practice of corporal punishment including, inter-alia, the use of information campaigns targeting parents, teachers and children
- promote positive, participatory, non-violent forms of discipline as an alternative to corporal punishment at all levels of society
- develop mandatory reporting systems for professionals working with children toward the detection of the practice of corporal punishment in the family..."
(12 October 2001, CRC/C/15/Add.162, paras. 26 and 27)
Qatar
"Contrary to article 37(a) of the Convention, the Committee is seriously concerned that under the 1994 Juvenile Act there is a possibility that persons under 18 may be subject to judicial sanctions such as flogging.
"The Committee recommends the State party to take immediate steps to ensure that the imposition of flogging and other forms of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment and punishment to persons who may have committed crimes while under 18 is prohibited by law...
"The Committee is concerned that there is insufficient information and awareness of the ill-treatment of children within the family and institutions.
"The Committee recommends that the State party:
- conduct a study to assess the nature and extent of ill-treatment and abuse of children, and design policies and programmes to address it;
- take legislative measures to prohibit all forms of physical and mental violence, including corporal punishment and sexual abuse of children in the family and in institutions;
- carry out public education campaigns about the negative consequences of ill-treatment of children, and promote positive, non-violent forms of discipline as an alternative to corporal punishment...
"Noting the 1993 Ministerial Decree which bans corporal punishment in schools, the Committee remains concerned that this issue is not effectively addressed.
"The Committee recommends that the State party raise awareness of the negative impact of corporal punishment among teachers and other professionals working in schools, and take other appropriate measures for its prevention and elimination".
(12 October 2001, CRC/C/15/Add.163, 43 and 44, 45 and 46; 53 and 54)
Uzbekistan
"The Committee is concerned that there is insufficient information and awareness of the ill-treatment and abuse of children within the family, schools and institutions.
"The Committee recommends that the State party:
...take legislative measures to prohibit all forms of physical and mental violence, including corporal punishment and sexual abuse of children in the family, schools, and in institutions, taking into account WHO's "European Strategies and Recommendations for Child Protection";
...carry out public education campaigns about the negative consequences of ill-treatment of children, and promote positive, non-violent forms of discipline as an alternative to corporal punishment..."
(12 October 2001, CRC/C/15/Add.168, paras. 45 and 46 (b&c))