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Introduction

To effectively tackle discrimination, it is important to understand the effects of the EU's equal treatment legislation on the ground(s) of discrimination. Consequently, information on the implementation of the two anti-discrimination Directives into national law is as important as analysing their impact in practice - including any related case law.

The European Commission therefore set up a network of legal experts in anti-discrimination to support its work by providing independent information and advice on relevant developments in the Member States. The network is managed by Human European Consultancy and the Migration Policy Group (MPG) on behalf of the European Commission.

On this website the network publishes information on legal developments in the non-discrimination field both at Member State and at European level. The relevant information can be accessed from the law pages (European legislation, national legislation and selected case law) and the country pages. An advanced search menu gives the option to select by country, discrimination ground, field of application or a combination of these criteria.

New thematic report published - La discrimination dans le logement

A new publication has been released by the European Network of Legal Experts in the field of non-discrimination, entitled ‘La discrimination dans le logement’. The authors Julie Ringelheim and Nicolas Bernard address complex issues related to discrimination in the field of housing, aiming at providing a comprehensive analysis of the trends and patterns of discrimination occurring in this field, against the backdrop of relevant EU law as well as European and international human rights law. Thus, the report examines general situations of discrimination related to the offer, the attribution and occupation of different types of housing, as well as particularly complex issues such as housing for the Roma and Traveller communities and ensuring accessible housing for persons with disabilities. Only available in French.

Legal Seminar 2012 - Equality Law for Everyone: Challenges Ahead

On 26 November 2012 the fifth yearly seminar of the European Network of Legal Experts in the Non-Discrimination Field was organised in cooperation with the European Network of Legal Experts in the field of Gender Equality (managed by the Faculty of Law at Utrecht University).

See the seminar page for the presentations held during the seminar.

The sixth edition of the Comparative Analysis

The sixth edition of the Comparative Analysis – Developing anti-discrimination Law in the 27 EU Member States, Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Turkey is now available. The objective of the Comparative analysis, drafted by Isabelle Chopin and Thien Uyen Do (Migration Policy Group), is to compare and contrast the information set out in the 2010 country reports in a format mirroring that of the country reports annually prepared by the European Network of Legal Experts in the non-discrimination field. In addition, 10 years after the adoption of the Racial Equality Directive and the Employment Equality Directive, the Comparative Analysis reflects on the transposition of these landmark instruments and draws on some conclusions regarding the effective implementation of anti-discrimination law in Europe. Significant EU and national case-law and key issues are highlighted so to enrich the overview.

Anti-discrimination legislation in the US, Canada, South Africa and India: a comparative analysis

A new thematic report on anti-discrimination and equality laws in the US, Canada, South Africa and India has been published by the European Network of Legal Experts in the field of non-discrimination. This publication, authored by Sandra Fredman, compares and contrasts anti-discrimination and equality laws in those countries, giving some inspiration to future development of EU anti-discrimination laws.

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Thematic report - Evolution and Impact of the CJEU Case-Law

A new publication has been released by the European Network of Legal Experts in the field of non-discrimination. The report ‘The evolution and impact of the case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union on Directives 2000/43/EC and 2000/78/EC ’ authored by Colm O’Cinneide aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the evolution of the case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union on the EU anti-discrimination directives (the Racial Equality Directive and the Employment Equality Directive). In particular, it will analyse how the Court has interpreted and applied the provisions of both directives and examine the impact of its jurisprudence. The study stresses in particular the reasoning that the Court has used to justify its decisions.

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Issue No. 15 European Anti-Discrimination Law Review

The fifteenth issue of the bi-annual European Anti-Discrimination Law Review, available in English is now published. The Law Review provides an overview of the latest developments in European anti-discrimination law (the information reflects, as far as possible, the state of affairs as of 15 June 2012).

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Thematic report on Discrimination against trans and intersex people on the grounds of sex, gender identity and gender expression published

A new publication has been released by the European Network of Legal Experts in the field of non-discrimination. The report ‘Discrimination against trans and intersex people on the grounds of sex, gender identity and gender expression’ authored by Silvan Agius and Christa Tobler addresses complex issues related to discrimination on the grounds of gender identity and gender expression, as well as discrimination on grounds of sex vis-à-vis intersex people. The report also clarifies the definitions used in the context of trans discrimination, and the terms used by the community to represent the diversity within it. This study highlights the obstacles and negative attitudes faced by this community and the difficulties with regard to legal recognition and rights. The report also extensively examines the influence of EU law, including case law, on trans discrimination and provides case studies of national legislation and case-law on gender identity and gender expression discrimination of some Member States where there are promising approaches which can and should serve as models for others to follow. The report is also available in German and French.

Country reports on measures to combat discrimination

Each year, the European Network of Legal Experts in the field of non-discrimination produces country reports to monitor the transposition and effective implementation of the Racial Equality Directive and the Employment Equality Directive in all 27 Member States, candidate countries (Croatia, FYR of Macedonia and Turkey) and EEA countries (Iceland,.Liechtenstein and Norway).

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