11. The measures which give effect to the rights recognized in the Covenant are described in this and previous reports in relation to each article. They do not discriminate between individuals on any of the bases referred to in article 2 other than to the extent referred to in this and previous reports. The several statutes of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which prohibit discrimination are taken to be statutes of general application in force in Pitcairn. The rights of persons under such statutes would be enforceable in the courts of Pitcairn. There are no legislative or administrative disadvantages cast upon either sex in Pitcairn in the fields of education, occupation, public life or otherwise, nor does actual discrimination or prejudice exist. The position of Island Secretary, the third highest post on the Island, is currently held by a woman who has served in the post for the last three years. At least two women have served on the Island Council in each of the last 16 years. Article 4 12. No necessity has arisen to invoke the right of derogation under this article. No law in the nature of an emergency regulation ordinance is in force in Pitcairn. The present state of the law in Pitcairn is that the Governor has no statutory power to proclaim a state of emergency. If such an emergency arose, the powers of the Governor would be exercised in accordance with the law and consistently with the provisions of the Covenant. Article 6 13. The law of the United Kingdom, which fully recognizes the sanctity of the right to life, applies equally to Pitcairn by reason of the application of English law pursuant to section 14 of the Judicature Ordinance. The legal provisions applied to genocide are those in force in the United Kingdom. The 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a report on the implementation of human rights in Pitcairn, a small island territory, and discusses the measures in place to ensure equal rights and freedoms for all individuals. The report mentions the laws and regulations in place, the absence of discrimination, and the application of UK law to Pitcairn. Given the focus on human rights and the absence of economic or environmental issues, it is likely that the report is more related to social and political aspects rather than economic or environmental ones.

**Category**
Human rights, Education, Employment