Austria - 2012
Are there NGOs - other civil society organisations supporting victims of discrimination on the grounds of race, ethnic origin and religion in court?
- Code:
- RED43
- Key Area:
- Anti-racist Policies & Organisations
- Strand(s):
- Racism
| Short Answer |
In cases of general interest the Litigation Association of NGOs against discrimination (Klagsverband) is representing victims of discrimination in court. |
| Qualitative Info |
Representation of victims of discrimination in court by NGOs is possible, when there legal representation by a lawyer is not obligatory. This is the case for proceedings with a value of claim lower that EUR 4.000,- and before the court of first instance in labour and social inscurance matters. The NGO most active in representing victims of discrimination in court is the the Litigation Association of NGOs against discrimination (Klagsverband) in cases, where there is a general interest of groups. Source: Labour and Social Security Court Act (Arbeits- und Sozialgerichtsgesetz), BGBl. 104/1985, last amended BGBl. I Nr. 111/2010 |
| Groups affected/interested | Migrants, Refugees, Roma & Travelers, Muslims, Ethnic minorities, Religious minorities, Linguistic minorities, Majority, Asylum seekers, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender, Persons with disability |
| Type (R/D) | |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Policing - law enforcement, Employment - labour market, Housing, Health and social protection, Education, Anti-discrimination |
| External Url | www.klagsverband.at |
| Situation(s) |
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