International recommendation

Domestic application of the CESCR

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)
Source:
CESCR/E/C.12/NOR/CO/6, para. 5

Recommended measures (4)

Measure
Measure types:
Laws and regulationsRatification, reservation, and incorporation
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The State party should fully incorporate the Covenant rights into its domestic legal order with a constitutional rank equal to that of civil and political rights.

Measure
Measure type:
Training and capacity building
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The State party should enhance training for judges, lawyers and public officials on the Covenant and the justiciability of the rights therein.

Measure
Measure type:
Ratification, reservation, and incorporation
Responsible Ministries:
Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinistry of Justice and Public Security

The State party should ratify the Optional Protocol to the Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

Measure
Measure types:
Laws and regulationsPolicies, strategies, and action plansPractices and guidelines
Responsible Ministries:
Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityMinistry of Finance

The State party should strengthen human rights impact assessments in the process of legislation and policy development.