Human rights status in Denmark
Once a year, the Danish Institute for Human Rights publishes an overview of the human rights situation in Denmark. In the Status Report 2014-15, we review 22 areas - such as children, data protection, asylum and freedom of expression.
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When we - in Denmark - compare ourselves to many other countries, it is fair to conclude that the human rights situation is quite good in our country. Nevertheless, there are a number of areas where there is need for change and improvement.
Based on the Status Report 2014-15, the institute has identified a number of issues and made more than 200 major and minor recommendations for legislative changes, additional studies and clarification of guidelines.
A prerequisite for protecting and promoting human rights is to have an overview of the situation in all major areas and to systematically monitor developments. To monitor and report on the human rights situation in Denmark is one of the Danish Institute for Human Rights’ core responsibilities as Denmark’s National Human Rights Institution.
The 22 reviewed areas are described in individual thematic reports listing recent developments and offering recommendations. The status report comes in an English version as a summary of the 22 areas.