Sweden - 2012
Sanctions imposed / compensations / awards attributed-received
- Code:
- S7
- Key Area:
- Discrimination Statistics
- Strand(s):
- Statistics
| Short Answer |
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. |
| Qualitative Info |
Although there is little guidance provided from legislation regarding the amount of compensation, the Equality Ombudsman has been effective in reaching settlements by claiming compensation using the new law. The amount has been between 75 000 SEK (7500 Euros) and 300 000 SEK (30 000 Euros). This can be compared to the labor courts practice in similar cases where the range of compensation has been between 30 000 SEK (3000 Euros) and 50 000 SEK (5000 Euros). 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. Source: The Equality ombudsman, http://www.do.se |
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| Groups affected/interested | Migrants |
| Type (R/D) | |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Anti-discrimination, Anti-racism |
| External Url | http://www.do.se |
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