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Sanctions imposed / compensations / awards attributed-received

Code:
S7
Key Area:
Discrimination Statistics
Strand(s):
Statistics
17/03/2012 - 00:54
Short Answer

Although there is a deviation between earlier legal practices in combination with a lack of new practice, the Equality Ombudsman has reached settlements where up to 100 000 Euros have been awarded in compensation which is a higher level than previously.

Qualitative Info

Although there is little guidance provided from legislation regarding the amount of compensation, the Equality Ombudsman has been effective in reaching settlements by claiming compensation using the new law. The amount has been between 75 000 SEK (7500 Euros) and 300 000 SEK (30 000 Euros). This can be compared to the labor courts practice in similar cases where the range of compensation has been between 30 000 SEK (3000 Euros) and 50 000 SEK (5000 Euros). Although there is a deviation between earlier legal practices in combination with a lack of new practice, the Equality Ombudsman has reached settlements where up to 100 000 Euros have been awarded in compensation which is a higher level than previously. 


Source:  The Equality ombudsman, http://www.do.se

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Numbers of cases
Groups affected/interested Migrants
Type (R/D)
Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas Anti-discrimination, Anti-racism
External Url http://www.do.se
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