Spain - 2012
Is class action or actio popularis possible? (court claims or action in the name of a group)
- Code:
- RED15
- Key Area:
- Anti-discrimination Legislation & Implementation
- Strand(s):
- Discrimination, Equality
| Short Answer |
Yes, in both cases. |
| Qualitative Info |
The article number 32 of the Law 62/2003 of december the 30th confers legitimization to the corporate bodies that will be legally entitelled for the defense of the colctive and legitimate rigthts and interests- if demanded by the plaintiff- in order to act on the judicial processes on his behalf. The goal is to make effective the Principle of Equality of Treatment of people due to their racial or ethnical origin. Popular action is possible in the penal field. Also Law 36/2011, of October the 10th allows the entitiens with legitimate interest to accompagny the plaintiff in his work enviromnment to help in cases of discrimination. |
| Groups affected/interested | Migrants, Refugees, Roma & Travelers, Ethnic minorities |
| Type (R/D) | |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Policing - law enforcement, Anti-discrimination, Anti-racism |
| External Url | http://www.boe.es/boe/dias/2003/12/31/pdfs/A46874-46992.pdf |
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