Germany - 2012
Is legal support for victims available from public agencies/bodies? Is there access for victims to assistance and justice?
- Code:
- RED12
- Key Area:
- Anti-discrimination Legislation & Implementation
- Strand(s):
- Discrimination, Equality
| Short Answer |
No. |
| Qualitative Info |
Legal assistance in court procedure is provided only by a limited number of specialised NGOs; in addition, support is provided by the foundation “Life without racism” ("Leben ohne Rassismus") and the Office for the Implementation of Equal Treatment (Buero zur Umsetzung von Gleichbehandlung, BUG) (the latter specialised mainly strategic litigation).
Source:
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| Groups affected/interested | Migrants, Refugees, Roma & Travelers, Muslims, Ethnic minorities, Religious minorities, Linguistic minorities, Asylum seekers, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender, Persons with disability |
| Type (R/D) | |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Anti-discrimination, Anti-racism |
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| Situation(s) |
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