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Electoral Rights and Democracy

Disqualification of election candidates and the absence of universal suffrage in Macau

ICCPR Article 25 — Right to participate in public affairs ICCPR Article 26 — Equality before the law ICCPR Article 27 — Rights of minorities

Freedom of Assembly and Protest

Restrictions on peaceful assembly, police suppression of protests, and surveillance of demonstrators in Macau

ICCPR Article 21 — Right of peaceful assembly ICCPR Article 2 — Obligation to respect and ensure rights ICCPR Article 26 — Equality before the law

Freedom of Expression and Press Freedom

Interference with press freedom, public broadcaster editorial guidelines, and entry bans on journalists

ICCPR Article 19 — Freedom of expression ICCPR Article 20 — Prohibition of propaganda and incitement

National Security and Rule of Law

Concerns about the national security law, pre-selection of judges, surrender of fugitives, and judicial independence

ICCPR Article 2 — Obligation to respect and ensure rights ICCPR Article 9 — Right to liberty and security ICCPR Article 14 — Right to a fair trial

Privacy and Surveillance

Mass surveillance through the 'Sky Eye' CCTV system, facial recognition technology, and covert wiretapping

ICCPR Article 17 — Right to privacy

Workers' Rights and Migrant Workers

Excessive regulation of trade unions, exploitation of domestic workers, and discrimination against migrant workers

ICESCR Article 7 — Right to just and favourable conditions of work ICESCR Article 8 — Trade union rights ICCPR Article 22 — Freedom of association

LGBT+ Equality and Recognition

Discrimination against LGBT+ persons, lack of legal gender recognition for transgender people, and inadequate anti-discrimination protections

ICCPR Article 2 — Obligation to respect and ensure rights ICCPR Article 3 — Equal rights of men and women ICCPR Article 25 — Right to participate in public affairs

Domestic Violence

Reclassification of domestic violence cases and the exclusion of same-sex couples from legal protection

ICCPR Article 2 — Obligation to respect and ensure rights ICCPR Article 3 — Equal rights of men and women ICCPR Article 6 — Right to life