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Is there a definition of discrimination on the grounds of race, ethnic origin and/or religion in national law in conformity with the EU Directives?

Code:
RED2
Key Area:
Anti-discrimination Legislation & Implementation
Strand(s):
Racism, Discrimination
19/12/2011 - 14:45
Short Answer

Yes.

Qualitative Info

The General Equal Treatment Act (AGG) contains in article 3 definition of direct and indirect discrimination as well as harassment and instruction to discrimination in compliance with the requirements laid down by the two EU directives 2000/43 and 2000/78.

 


Source:

  • General Equal Treatment Act (Allgemeines Gleichbehandlungsgesetz, AGG), 14.08.2006.
Groups affected/interested Migrants, Refugees, Roma & Travelers, Muslims, Ethnic minorities, Religious minorities, Linguistic minorities, Asylum seekers, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender, Persons with disability
Type (R/D)
Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas Anti-discrimination, Anti-racism
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