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HomeStudy to support the preparation of an EU initiative to address possible gaps in the legal protection against discrimination on grounds of racial or ethnic origin
Final report
Study to support the preparation of an EU initiative to address possible gaps in the legal protection against discrimination on grounds of racial or ethnic origin
Final report
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The Study, carried out based on desk research and stakeholder consultations, suggests that possible discrimination in the exercise of public authority by law enforcement, constitutes the main area outside the material scope of the RED, where racial or ethnic discrimination seems to occur. Non-legislative measures (e.g., enhanced training; the use of tools to increase the transparency of police actions; more diversity in recruitment) seem to be the most suitable to address the existing challenges. The Study also revealed potential gaps in the protection mechanisms/measures provided by the RED. To address these potential gaps, the Study recommends as the most suitable ways forward, a larger role for equality bodies (e.g., in connection with equality data collection and use); and several non-legislative measures (e.g., reinforced channels for exchanging good practices; more guidance on what could be considered as an effective, proportionate and dissuasive sanction). To a certain extent, and only within the limits of the EU’s competences to act, the Study also identified a few possible EU-level legislative options (e.g., possible introduction of a horizontal EU legislation covering all grounds of discrimination) as well as some potential legislative actions that the Member States may consider (e.g., requirement to introduce equality duties). According to the Study, systematic/comprehensive responses might be necessary to address some of the issues, which are often structural in nature.
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- Corporate author(s): Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers (European Commission) , Milieu
- Personal author(s): Adamis-Császár, Katalin ; Ágnes Csonta, Ágnes Csonta ; Psaila, Emma ; Vancauwenbergh, Sophie
- Themes: Fundamental rights
- Subject: anti-discriminatory measure , application of the law , cultural identity , cultural pluralism , economic consequence , ethnic discrimination , EU initiative , fundamental rights , police , protection of minorities , racial discrimination , report , social impact
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| ISSN | ISBN 978-92-76-55602-2 | DOI 10.2838/647976 | Catalogue number DS-09-22-393-EN-N |
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