Poland - 2012
Association: are there restrictions of the of the freedom of peaceful assembly, and freedom of association for minorities
- Code:
- RED116
- Key Area:
- Public Life, Culture, Sport & Media
- Strand(s):
- Discrimination, Equality
| Short Answer |
No. |
| Qualitative Info |
Minorities enjoy the freedom of assembly and freedom of association to an equal extent as other Polish citizens, because according to the Polish law national/ethnic minorities are defined as groups of Polish citizens that collectively meet the following conditions: it is less in number than the remainder of the Polish population; it differs in a significant manner from other citizens by language, culture and tradition; it seeks to maintain its language, tradition and culture; it is conscious of its own historic national community and is inclined to express and protect it; has resided in the Republic of Poland for at least 100 years. |
| Data | |
| Groups affected/interested | Ethnic minorities |
| Type (R/D) | |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Culture, Daily life |
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