EGYPT-SOGI-TBs-CCPR

Concluding Observations on Report 5 (2023) (Link)

Discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity

9. The Committee is concerned about continuing reports of discrimination, stigmatization, harassment and violence, including by law enforcement officials, against persons on the basis of their real or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity, and that these serious crimes are not investigated and punished. The Committee is concerned that vague provisions on “habitual debauchery” under Act No. 10 of 1961 on combating prostitution are used to prosecute persons due to their sexual orientation or gender identity, and in some cases to subject them to forced anal examinations (arts. 2, 3, 7, 17 and 26).

10. The State party should ensure that all persons can, regardless of their real or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity, fully enjoy all the human rights enshrined in the Covenant. In particular, the Committee recommends that the State party:

(a) Consider enacting comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation that provides full and effective protection against discrimination in all spheres and contains a comprehensive list of prohibited grounds for discrimination, including sexual orientation and gender identity;

(b) Take steps to combat stereotypes about and negative attitudes towards persons on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity;

(c) Adopt specific measures, including the provision of training and awareness-raising programmes for the police and the judiciary, including public prosecutors, to effectively prevent acts of discrimination and violence against such persons;

(d) Ensure that all acts of violence against persons due to their sexual orientation or gender identity are promptly and effectively investigated, perpetrators are brought to justice and victims are provided with reparation;

(e) Take steps to ensure that existing legislation alluding to vague notions of morality and debauchery, such as Act No. 10 of 1961 on combating prostitution, is not used to criminalize acts of persons on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity;

(f) Prohibit intrusive medical examinations that have no medical justification.

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Concluding Observations on Report 3-4 (2002) (Link)

19. The Committee notes the criminalization of some behaviours such as those characterized as “debauchery” (articles 17 and 26 of the Covenant).

The State party should ensure that articles 17 and 26 of the Covenant are strictly upheld, and should refrain from penalizing private sexual relations between consenting adults.

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Concluding Observations on Report 2 (1993) (Link)

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Concluding Observations on Report 1 (1984) (Link)

[no mention]

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