Spain - 2012
Religion: Persons belonging to minorities face legal and practical obstacles in exercising or manifesting their religion or belief?
- Code:
- RED117
- Key Area:
- Public Life, Culture, Sport & Media
- Strand(s):
- Discrimination, Equality
| Short Answer |
No legal obstacles. Some cases of practical obstacles |
| Qualitative Info |
In legal terms the Spanish Constitution grants the freedom of religious practice but, however, in some cities it has been forbidden to use the burka in public places. In other cities the muslim community has being socially rejected and even in some townhalls when they tried to build a mosque. |
| Groups affected/interested | Migrants, Refugees, Roma & Travelers, Ethnic minorities |
| Type (R/D) | |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Religion |
| External Url | http://www.tt.mtin.es/periodico/LEY_EXTRANJERiA%28BOE12-12-2009%29.pdf |
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