Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
14. Restitution |
14.1
Where appropriate, considering their national context, States should consider providing restitution for the loss of legitimate tenure rights
to land, fisheries and forests. States should ensure that all actions are consistent with their existing obligations under national and international
law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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All persons are equal before the law. Consequently, they are entitled, without discrimination, to equal protection of the law.
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Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
14. Restitution |
14.1
Where appropriate, considering their national context, States should consider providing restitution for the loss of legitimate tenure rights
to land, fisheries and forests. States should ensure that all actions are consistent with their existing obligations under national and international
law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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3
Every person has the right to recognition as a person before the law.
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Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
14. Restitution |
14.4
States should develop gender-sensitive policies and laws that provide for clear, transparent processes for restitution. Information on restitution procedures should be widely disseminated in applicable languages.
Claimants should be provided with adequate assistance, including through legal and paralegal aid, throughout the process. States should ensure that restitution claims are promptly processed. Where necessary, successful claimants should be provided with support services so that they can enjoy their tenure rights and fulfil their duties. Progress of implementation should be widely publicized |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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24
All persons are equal before the law. Consequently, they are entitled, without discrimination, to equal protection of the law.
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Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
14. Restitution |
14.4
States should develop gender-sensitive policies and laws that provide for clear, transparent processes for restitution. Information on restitution procedures should be widely disseminated in applicable languages.
Claimants should be provided with adequate assistance, including through legal and paralegal aid, throughout the process. States should ensure that restitution claims are promptly processed. Where necessary, successful claimants should be provided with support services so that they can enjoy their tenure rights and fulfil their duties. Progress of implementation should be widely publicized |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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24
All persons are equal before the law. Consequently, they are entitled, without discrimination, to equal protection of the law.
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Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
14. Restitution |
14.4
States should develop gender-sensitive policies and laws that provide for clear, transparent processes for restitution. Information on restitution procedures should be widely disseminated in applicable languages.
Claimants should be provided with adequate assistance, including through legal and paralegal aid, throughout the process. States should ensure that restitution claims are promptly processed. Where necessary, successful claimants should be provided with support services so that they can enjoy their tenure rights and fulfil their duties. Progress of implementation should be widely publicized |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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3
Every person has the right to recognition as a person before the law.
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Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
14. Restitution |
14.4
States should develop gender-sensitive policies and laws that provide for clear, transparent processes for restitution. Information on restitution procedures should be widely disseminated in applicable languages.
Claimants should be provided with adequate assistance, including through legal and paralegal aid, throughout the process. States should ensure that restitution claims are promptly processed. Where necessary, successful claimants should be provided with support services so that they can enjoy their tenure rights and fulfil their duties. Progress of implementation should be widely publicized |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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3
Every person has the right to recognition as a person before the law.
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