| For a summary of Egypt’s review at the first cycle please click here. |
20th UPR session
Date of review: 5 November 2014
Date of report adoption: 24 December 2014
Document number: A/HRC/28/16
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SUMMARY SOGIESC issues during Egypt’s 2nd UPR review |
I. SOGIESC issues/recommendations identified by NGOs
Equality and non-discrimination
41. JS10 stated that consensual same-sex conduct is not explicitly criminalised but police can arrest LGBTI persons on charges including prostitution and violating the teachings of religion. AI stated that the authorities continue to use the Law 10/1961 on Debauchery to criminalize consensual sexual relations in private.
II. Excerpts on SOGIESC issues from the national report
No references.
III. Excerpts on SOGIESC issues by UN agencies
No references.
IV. References to SOGIESC issues during the Working Group review
No references.
V. Conclusions and/or recommendations
Egypt did not receive any recommendations on SOGIESC issues.
VI. Further information
You will find all documents relating to Egypt’s second review at UPR-Info and OHCHR’s websites.