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Inter-American rights body rules against Chile in custody case

by Rex Wockner

International News Briefs

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights has ruled that the Chilean government discriminated against a lesbian judge, Karen Atala, when it deprived her of custody of her daughters because she is gay and was living with a partner, La Tercera reported April 5.
The commission recommended "full reparation" to Atala for the violation of her family rights, and urged Chile to adopt legislation, public policies, programs and directives to eradicate discrimination based on sexual orientation in all areas of government jurisdiction.
Chile now will respond to the commission's findings – and the nature of the response will determine whether the commission goes on to pursue a case against Chile in the Inter-American Court of Human Rights.

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