A/HRC/21/52
(b)
Adopts the study on the role of languages and culture in the promotion and
protection of the rights and identity of indigenous peoples (A/HRC/EMRIP/2012/3 and
Corr.1);
(c)
Authorizes the Chairperson-Rapporteur, in consultation with the other
members of the Expert Mechanism, to make the necessary revisions to the study in the light
of discussions carried out at its fifth session and to submit the study to the Human Rights
Council at its twenty-first session.
C.
Adoption of the report on the summary of responses from the
questionnaire seeking the views of States on best practices regarding
possible appropriate measures and implementation strategies in order
to attain the goals of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of
Indigenous Peoples
The Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples:
(a)
Refers to paragraph 10 of Human Rights Council resolution 18/8, in which
the Council requested the Expert Mechanism to undertake, with the assistance of the Office
of the High Commissioner, a questionnaire to seek the views of States on best practices
regarding possible appropriate measures and implementation strategies in order to attain the
goals of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples;
(b)
Adopts the report on the summary of responses from the questionnaire
seeking the views of States on best practices regarding possible appropriate measures and
implementation strategies in order to attain the goals of the United Nations Declaration on
the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (A/HRC/EMRIP/2012/4);
(c)
Authorizes the Chairperson-Rapporteur, in consultation with the other
members of the Expert Mechanism, to make the necessary revisions to the report in the
light of discussions carried out at its fifth session and to submit the report to the Human
Rights Council at its twenty-first session.
D.
Proposals
Proposal 1: Indigenous peoples and access to justice
The Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples:
(a)
Refers to paragraph 1 (b) of Human Rights Council resolution 6/36;
(b)
Proposes that the Human Rights Council request the Expert Mechanism to
prepare a study on indigenous peoples and access to justice given the gravity of the issues
facing indigenous peoples, including discrimination against indigenous peoples in criminal
justice systems, particularly for indigenous women and youth. Overrepresentation of
indigenous peoples in incarceration is a global concern. Good practices, particularly those
associated with traditional justice systems, would be examined.
Proposal 2: Extension of time for States to respond to the questionnaire on the
implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples:
Proposes that the Human Rights Council request the Expert Mechanism to continue
to solicit responses to the questionnaire seeking the views of States on best practices
regarding possible appropriate measures and implementation strategies, with a view to
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