Jamaica

Tuesday 11 November, 09:00-12:30

Speaking time: 85 seconds

Statement by Iceland (no 5 of 87)

Mr. President,

Iceland welcomes the delegation of Jamaica and its national report.

In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following:

1. Abolish the death penalty and ratify the Second Optional Protocol to the ICCPR.
2. Criminalize marital rape.
3. Strengthen implementation of the National Strategic Action Plan to Eliminate Gender-Based Violence.
4. Decriminalize and legalize abortion.
5. Decriminalize same-sex relations between consenting adults.
6. Enact comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation to prohibit all forms of discrimination, including against persons of diverse SOGIESC.
7. Ensure all forms of violence against persons of diverse SOGIESC are effectively prosecuted.

I wish Jamaica all success for its review.

I thank you.