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The key observations and recommendations emanating from the consultations will inform the Expert Mechanism's 5th annual report to be presented to the 63rd session of the Human Rights Council.","description":"Discussion 2 continued: The Role of Drug Laws in Systemic Racism Against Africans and People of African Descent at All Stages of the Criminal Justice System Purpose:To examine how discriminatory outcomes compound at every decision point after policing, reinforcing unequal treatment of, and institutional violence against, Africans and people of African descent.Key Questions:Overrepresentation in detention: How and why are Africans and people of African descent disproportionately represented in detention and prison populations in drug cases, including conditions of confinement?Justice chain outcomes: What evidence exists on how justice system processes influence outcomes in drug-related cases, particularly regarding potential disparities affecting Africans and people of African descent in areas such as charging decisions, access to legal representation, and fairness of trials?Death penalty & severe penalties: Where applicable, how have Africans and people of African descent been disproportionately subjected to the death penalty or harsh sentences for drug offences? and how does this constitute a violation of the right to life and freedom from cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment?Intersectional disparities: How do race and ethnic origin when intersecting with other characteristics - such as gender, migration status, poverty, health or other status - produce compounded harms and experiences of institutional violence against Africans and people of African descent in court and detention settings?Longterm consequences: What are the social, political, economic, and health impacts of these justice outcomes on Africans and people of African descent individuals, families, and communities? Speakers:Irehobhude O. Iyioha, Professor of Race and Access to Justice, Peter A. Allard School of Law, University of British ColumbiaKaren Custódio Rodrigues,Deputy Director, Instituto Liberdade e Emancipação - ILÊ (Institute for Liberty and Emancipation - ILE)Audrey Mena, Executive Director, Ilex Accion JuridicaAjeng Larasati, Human Rights Lead, Harm Reduction International Tracie Keesee, EMLER expertVíctor Rodríguez Rescia, EMLER expertDiscussion 3: Key Impacts on the Human Rights of Africans and People of African Descent in Drug-Related Contexts Purpose:To deepen understanding of the impact of drug law and policy enforcement on the enjoyment of human rights of Africans and people of African descent, including the right to health and the right to a life free from violence.Key Questions:Health harms: How do punitive drug enforcement practices impact Africans and people of African descent access to harm reduction services, treatment, and the right to health?Criminalization and institutional violence: How does drug criminalization expose Africans and people of African descent to violence, trauma, family disruption, and unsafe working or living conditions?Community level impacts: How do these policing practices shape everyday life for Africans and people of African descent communities?Gendered impacts: What distinct impacts, including specific forms of structural and institutional violence, do African women and people of African descent women face?Speakers:Anthony Ukam, Regional Coordinator, African Tales Southeast AsiaCorina Giacomello, Professor, University of Chiapas, Institute of Judicial StudiesKarina Ramírez, Human Rights Defender, Fundación Círculo de Estudios Culturales y PolíticosNiamh Eastwood, Executive Director, Release UKTracie Keesee, EMLER expertVíctor Rodríguez Rescia, EMLER expert","categories":["Meetings & Events","Human Rights Council"],"geographic_subject":[],"subject_topical":["HUMAN RIGHTS","EQUALITY","JUSTICE","LAW ENFORCEMENT"],"corporate_name":["OFFICE OF THE UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS - OHCHR"],"speaker_affiliation":[],"related_documents":[]},"transcript":null,"message":"No transcript available"}