Austria - 2012
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
| Short Answer |
Yes. Austrian Equal Treatment Legislation prohibits discrimination on grounds of ethnic afiliation and on grounds of religion and belief in a way conform with the EU Race and Employment Directives. |
| Qualitative Info |
The Austrian Equal Treatment Act prohibits discrimination on grounds of ethnic afiliation and on grounds of religion and belief in a way conform with the EU Race and Employment Directives. Definitions of discrimination include direct and indirect discrimination, harassment, instruction to discrimination, discrimination on grounds of afiliation and victimisation. |
| Groups affected/interested | Migrants, Refugees, Roma & Travelers, Muslims, Ethnic minorities, Religious minorities, Linguistic minorities, Majority, Asylum seekers, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender, Persons with disability |
| Type (R/D) | |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Policing - law enforcement, Employment - labour market, Housing, Health and social protection, Education, Anti-discrimination, Daily life, Religion |
| External Url | https://www.ris.bka.gv.at/GeltendeFassung.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&Gesetzesnummer=20003395 |
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