Indicator in all countries

Are there NGOs - other civil society organisations supporting victims of discrimination on the grounds of race, ethnic origin and religion in court?

• Austria

  In cases of general interest the Litigation Association of NGOs against discrimination (Klagsverband) is representing victims of discrimination in court.

• Bulgaria

  Yes. There are organisations which provide legal aid to victims of discrimination.

• Cyprus

  Yes

• Denmark

  Yes.

• Finland

  No.

• France

  Yes

• Germany

  Yes. Certain associations support victims of right-wing extremism, racism or related ideologies in court or at help desks before court proceedings.

• Greece

  Yes

• Hungary

  Yes.

• Ireland

  While many NGOs are working on the area of Anti-Racism, at present none are providing legal representation as they either do not have the required practicing certificates to legally represent clients or do not have the resources. Most representation is provided by private law practitioners, often by referral from NGOs.

• Italy

  Yes.

• Poland

  Yes.

• Portugal

  Yes, there are non-governmental organisations providing legal and juridical support to victims of racist and ethnic discrimination.

• Romania

  YES. Four more active ones are described below.

• Slovenia

  No.

• Spain

  Yes.

• Sweden

  Yes.