The European Race Directive: A Bridge so Far?

  • Fernne Brennan
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Abstract

On the 29th June 2000, the European Council of Ministers adopted Council Directive 2000/43/EC (Race Directive)1 implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of racial or ethnic origin.2 The purpose of this directive is to lay down a common framework, for combating racial or ethnic discrimination in the Member States of the European Union.3 The object of this common framework is to enable Member States to deliver an anti-race discrimination regime by putting into effect the principle of ‘equal treatment’4 in their domestic laws, regulations and administrative provisions.5 Individuals6 who consider themselves wronged may rely on national provisions brought in to give effect to the Race Directive. In this way, the European Community’s promise7 to provide measures to combat racism in the EU can start to take shape.

Keywords

Member State Racial Discrimination Council Directive Equal Treatment Race Relation 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Fernne Brennan
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  1. 1.University of EssexUK

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