2011
Sanctions imposed / compensations / awards attributed-received
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Austria
There is no systemtic documentation available.
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Bulgaria
No sanctions/compensations/ awards in 2010. Only instructions against discrimination.
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Cyprus
None
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Denmark
It depends on the relevant provisions in the law and the case-law of the courts.
- Finland
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France
Outcomes of the Halde's decisions: mostly observations to courts. The Criminal Court issued decisions concerning mainly imprisonment and fines regarding racist, anti-Semitic and anti-religious matters.
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Germany
No data available.
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Greece
Not applicable.
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Hungary
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Ireland
Equality Authority awards and Directions:
The maximum award under the Equal Status Acts is €6,348.69.
Amounts totaling €61,548 were awarded in compensation where discrimination was found.
The average award was €2,198 compared to €1,664 in 2008.
Awards ranged from €600 to €10,000 (this award was a cumulative award between 3 complainants).
(2008/9)
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Italy
Yes.
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Poland
No data.
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Portugal
There is no information available
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Romania
39 (2010)
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Slovenia
In 2010 sanctions for ethnic discrimination were imposed in one case by Social inspectorate. Data for 2011 are not availabe yet.
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Spain
no data
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Sweden
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.