Portugal - 2012
Legal obstacles to access employment in the public sector under equal conditions for migrants
- Code:
- RED60
- Key Area:
- Employment
- Strand(s):
- Discrimination, Equality
| Short Answer |
Yes, there are legal obstacles to access certain positions in the public sector for migrants. |
| Qualitative Info |
According to the number 1 and 2 of article 15 of the Portuguese Constitution, foreigners although enjoying the same rights and be subject to the same duties as Portuguese citizens, are inhibited from the performance of public functions that are not predominantly technical. |
| Data | |
| Groups affected/interested | Migrants, Refugees, Asylum seekers |
| Type (R/D) | |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Employment - labour market |
| External Url | http://www.parlamento.pt/Legislacao/Paginas/ConstituicaoRepublicaPortuguesa.aspx |
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