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Is the State or are state representatives reported to engage in discriminatory acts or practices by independent authoritative sources?

Code:
RED11
Key Area:
Anti-discrimination Legislation & Implementation
Strand(s):
Discrimination
15/11/2011 - 14:00
Short Answer

No.
A few isolated cases in some municipalities.

Qualitative Info

The fourth report about Spain (ECRI) refers to the cases of two spanish municipalities that in 2010 refused to  include in the municipal register to irregular immigrants.
Central and regional governments acted vigorously against these councils reminding them that they were not acting according to law.

Groups affected/interested Migrants, Refugees
Type (R/D) Anti-migrant/xenophobia
Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas Policing - law enforcement, Anti-racism
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