Kashif Ahmad v. Denmark
13 March 2000
(Communication No. 16/1999) UN Doc. CERD/C/56/D/16/1999
Subject:
Article 6 - states parties shall assure effective remedies:
A Danish citizen of Pakistani origin was the subject of a public racist insult in high school. The State authorities failed to investigate properly or prosecute the complaint and the complainant never obtained an apology or sufficient satisfaction or reparation.
Conclusion:
Violation of Article 6: CERD held that the complainant was denied effective protection against racial discrimination and an effective remedy.
(Paragraphs 6.4, 7, 8, 9)