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  1. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Law, Act

    Act (2011:742) amending the Discrimination Act (2008:567). (Lag (2011:742) om ändring i diskrimineringslagen (2008:567).) - Act online in Swedish

    Adoption: 2011-06-09 | Date of entry into force: 2011-08-01 | SWE-2011-L-89729

    Amends chapter 6 article 8 concerning application of provisions in the Act (1982:80) on employment protection in cases of termination of or dismissal from employment.

    Introduces a new article 3a to chapter 5 concerning refusal to comply with a judgement and introduces a new title preceding chapter 5 article 3a (refusal to comply with a judgement).

  2. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

    Ordinance (2010:1991) amending the National Minorities and Minority Languages Ordinance (2009:1299). (Förordning (2010:1991) om ändring i förordningen (2009:1299) om nationella minoriteter och minoritetsspråk.) - Ordinance online in Swedish

    Adoption: 2010-12-16 | Date of entry into force: 2011-02-01 | SWE-2010-R-88288

    Amends articles 4 and 6 concerning the central government's annual review of applications and government contributions to local governments.

    Introduces an attachment to the ordinance.

  3. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Law, Act

    Act (2010:1979) amending the Discrimination Act (2008:567). (Lag (2010:1979) om ändring i diskrimineringslagen (2008:567)) - Act online in Swedish

    Adoption: 2010-12-16 | Date of entry into force: 2011-04-01 | SWE-2010-L-88650

    Amends chapter 4 article 4 and 7 concerning financial penalty.

    Introduces a new article 15a to chapter 4, and a new title concerning notification of documents.

  4. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Law, Act

    Act (2010:861) amending the Discrimination Act (2008:567). (Lag (2010:861) om ändring i diskrimineringslagen (2008:567).) - Act online in Swedish

    Adoption: 2010-06-23 | Date of entry into force: 2010-07-01 | SWE-2010-L-88646

    Amends chapter 2 article 5, 6, and chapter 3 article 14 concerning the prohibition of discrimination and the obligation to prevent discrimination within activities arranged by an educational organiser.

  5. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Law, Act

    Act (2010:464) amending the Discrimination Act (2008:567). (Lag (2010:464) om ändring i diskrimineringslagen (2008:567).) - Act online in Swedish

    Adoption: 2010-05-27 | Date of entry into force: 2010-07-01 | SWE-2010-L-88643

    Amends chapter 2 article 15, 16 and title preceding chapter 2 article 15 concerning military and civilian service, and other similar military training in the Swedish armed forces (Försvarsmakten) and the duty to investigate and take action against harassment or sexual harassment.

  6. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Law, Act

    Act (2009:526) to amend the Discrimination Act (2008:567). - Act online in Swedish

    Adoption: 2009-05-20 | Date of entry into force: 2009-06-30 | SWE-2009-L-84438

    Amends chapter 3, article 12, concerning the obligation of employers to provide trade unions with information, by introducing references to the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act (2009:400).

  7. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

    Ordinance (2008:1401) respecting instructions for the Ombudsman Against Discrimination. (Förordning (2008:1401) med instruktion för Diskrimineringsombudsmannen.) - Ordinance on-line in Swedish

    Adoption: 2008-12-18 | Date of entry into force: 2009-01-01 | SWE-2008-R-83175

    Assignments (arts. 1-2)
    Board (art.3)
    Mission (art.4)
    Advisory Committee (art.5)
    Staff Commission (art.6)
    Guiding ordinances (art.7)
    Exceptions (art. 8)
    Management (arts.9-10)

  8. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

    Ordinance (2008:1328) respecting instructions for the Non-Discrimination Commission. (Förordning (2008:1238) med instruktion för Nämnden mot diskriminering.) - Act on-line in Swedish

    Adoption: 2008-12-11 | Date of entry into force: 2009-01-01 | SWE-2008-R-83163

    Assignments (art.1)
    Board (arts. 2-3.)
    Organisation (arts.4-5)
    Management (arts.6-16)
    Mission (arts.17-23)
    Reporting (art.24)
    Exceptions (art.25)
    Repeals Ordinances 2007:1032 and 2007:1033 (Förordning (2007:1033) med instruktion för Jämställdhetsnämnden)

  9. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

    Ordinance(2008:634) to amend Ordinance (2007:1034) respecting instructions for the ombudsman for disabled persons. - Act on-line in Swedish

    Adoption: 2008-06-18 | Date of entry into force: 2008-10-01 | SWE-2008-R-83057

    Changes article 2 concerning the role of the Ombudsman when maintaining relations with certain authorities, schools and universities, companies and organisations.

  10. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

    Ordinance (2008:635) to amend ordinance (2007:1036) respecting instructions for the Ombudsman Against Discrimination on grounds of Sexual Orientation. - Act on-line in Swedish

    Adoption: 2008-06-18 | Date of entry into force: 2008-10-01 | SWE-2008-R-83058

    Changes article 2 concerning the role of the Ombudsman when cooperating with organisations, authorities, schools and universities.

  11. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Law, Act

    Discrimination Act (2008:567). (Diskrimineringslag (2008:567).) - Act on-line in Swedish, Basic Text Act on-line in English, Basic Text Act on-line in Swedish, Consolidated Text

    Adoption: 2008-06-05 | Date of entry into force: 2009-01-01 | SWE-2008-L-83136

    The consolidation of the Act includes a total of 9 amending texts through June 2014 (up to Act 2014:958). The consolidated text includes various amendments.

    Contains 6 chapters concerning, intern alia:

    Chapter 1: Introductory provisions.
    Chapter 2: Prohibition of discrimination and reprisals.
    Chapter 3: Active measures.
    Chapter 4: Supervision.
    Chapter 5: Compensation and Invalidity.
    Chapter 6: Legal Proceedings.

  12. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Law, Act

    Discrimination Ombudsman Act (2008:568). (Lag om Diskrimineringsombudsmannen (2008:568).) - Act on-line in Swedish

    Adoption: 2008-06-05 | Date of entry into force: 2009-01-01 | SWE-2008-L-83137

    Assignments (art.1)
    Further Counseling (art.2)
    Miscellaneous (art.3)

  13. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Law, Act

    Act (2008:224) to amend Act (2006:67) prohibiting discrimination and other degrading treatment of children and students. (Lag (2008:224) om ändring i lagen (2006:67) om förbud mot diskriminering och annan kränkande behandling av barn och elever.) - Act on-line in Swedish

    Adoption: 2008-04-24 | Date of entry into force: 2008-10-01 | SWE-2008-L-82868

    Changes articles 16, 20 and 22 defining the role of the different ombudsman authorities in implementing this law.

  14. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

    Ordinance (No. 1032 of 2007) to instruct the Council against Discrimination. (Förordning (2007:1032) med instruktion för Nämnden mot diskriminering)

    Adoption: 2007-11-22 | Date of entry into force: 2008-01-01 | SWE-2007-R-79702

    Contains 23 sections covering, inter alia, tasks (competence to adopt decisions in defined legal cases), composition, handling of cases (rules of procedure such as voting, delegation of tasks, working programme and service of documents) and rules of appointment. Repeals Ordinance No. 171 of 1999 to instruct the Council against ethnic discrimination.

  15. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

    Ordinance (2007:1034) respecting instructions for the ombudsman for disabled persons. (Förordning (2007:1034) med instruktion för Handikappombudsmannen) - Ordinance on-line in Swedish

    Adoption: 2007-11-22 | Date of entry into force: 2008-01-01 | SWE-2007-R-79703

    Contains 9 sections respecting, inter alia, tasks, management and handling of cases. Repeals Ordinance 1994:749 respecting instructions for the ombudsman for disabled persons.

  16. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

    Ordinance (2007:1035) on instructions for the Equal Opportunities Ombudsman. (Förordning (2007:1035) med instruktion för Jämställdhetsombudsmannen) - Ordinance on-line in Swedish

    Adoption: 2007-11-22 | Date of entry into force: 2008-01-01 | SWE-2007-R-79704

    Contains 9 sections covering, inter alia, tasks, management and handling of cases. Repealing Ordinance No. 1438 of 1991 on instructions for the Equal Opportunities Ombudsman.

  17. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

    Ordinance (No. 1036 of 2007) with Instructions for the Office of the Ombudsman against Discrimination on grounds of Sexual Orientation. (Förordning (2007:1036) med instruktion för Ombudsmannen mot diskriminering på grund av sexuell läggning (HomO)) - Ordinance on-line in Swedish

    Adoption: 2007-11-22 | Date of entry into force: 2008-01-01 | SWE-2007-R-79705

    Contains 6 sections respecting, inter alia, tasks, management and the handling of cases. Repeals Ordinance No. 170 of 1999 with Instructions for the Office of the Ombudsman against Discrimination on grounds of Sexual Orientation.

  18. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

    Ordinance (No. 1037 of 2007) to instruct the Ombudsman against ethnic discrimination.

    Adoption: 2007-11-22 | Date of entry into force: 2008-01-01 | SWE-2007-R-79706

    Contains 7 sections respecting, inter alia, tasks, management and handling of cases. Repeals Ordinance (No. 895 of 1988) to instruct the Ombudsman against ethnic discrimination.

  19. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

    Ordinance (No. 154 of 2007) amending the Ordinance (No. 1438 of 1991) on instructions for the Equal Opportunities Ombudsman.

    Adoption: 2007-04-03 | Date of entry into force: 2007-05-15 | SWE-2007-R-79592

    Repeals section 9, amends sections 3 (applicable provisions of the Ordinance (1995:1322) governing public administrations) and 10 (respecting appeal of the Ombudsman's decisions), and inserting a new section 2 respecting representation by the Ombudsman of workers or job-seekers.

  20. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

    Ordinance No. 1408 of 2006 to amend Ordinance (No. 170 of 1999) to instruct the Ombudsman against discrimination due to sexual orientation.

    Adoption: 2006-12-07 | Date of entry into force: 2007-01-01 | SWE-2006-R-75068

    Amends sections 4 and 7 (appeals).

  21. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

    Ordinance No. 1083 of 2006 to prohibit discrimination and other degrading treatment of children and students.

    Adoption: 2006-08-31 | Date of entry into force: 2006-10-15 | SWE-2006-R-75054

    Provides that an equal treatment plan shall be adopted, implemented and supervised in accordance with their age.

  22. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

    Ordinance (No. 140 of 2006) to amend Ordinance (No. 1438 of 1991) on instructions for the Equal Opportunities Ombudsman.

    Adoption: 2006-03-02 | Date of entry into force: 2006-04-01 | SWE-2006-R-73731

    Amends s. 1 respecting the duties of the Ombudsman.

  23. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

    Ordinance (No. 145 of 2006) to amend Ordinance (No. 895 of 1988) to instruct the Ombudsman against ethnic discrimination.

    Adoption: 2006-03-02 | Date of entry into force: 2006-04-01 | SWE-2006-R-73733

    Amends ss. 1 (tasks of Ombudsman) and 2 (right to delegate).

  24. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

    Ordinance (No. 146 of 2006) to amend Ordinance (No. 170 of 1999) to instruct the Ombudsman against discrimination due to sexual orientation.

    Adoption: 2006-03-02 | Date of entry into force: 2006-04-01 | SWE-2006-R-73734

    Amends ss. 1 (tasks), 2 (contacts) and 3 (delegation of certain tasks).

  25. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Law, Act

    Act Prohibiting Discriminatory and Other Degrading Treatment of Children and Pupils (2006:67). - English translation

    Adoption: 2006-02-16 | Date of entry into force: 2006-04-01 | SWE-2006-L-73399

    Contains 22 sections respecting, i.a., purpose and scope (s. 1), definitions (s. 2), responsibility (s. 3), imperative rules (s. 4), active measures (ss. 5 to 8), prohibition of discrimination (ss. 9 to 12), prohibition of other degrading treatment (s. 13), prohibition of reprisals (s. 14), compensation (s. 15), supervision (s. 16), trial (s. 17), burden of proof (s. 18), right to bring a suit for damages (s. 20), prescription etc. (ss. 21 and 22).

  26. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Law, Act

    Act (No. 69 of 2006) to amend Act (No. 307 of 2003) to prohibit discrimination.

    Adoption: 2006-02-16 | Date of entry into force: 2006-04-01 | SWE-2006-L-73400

    Amends s. 2; adds a new s. 12a respecting prohibition of discrimination in the granting of public student allowances.

  27. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Law, Act

    Act (No. 71 of 2006) to amend Act (No. 131 of 1999) respecting the Ombudsman against ethnic discrimination.

    Adoption: 2006-02-16 | Date of entry into force: 2006-04-01 | SWE-2006-L-73410

    Amends s. 5 respecting the Ombudsman's duty to supervise the application of various acts against discrimination.

  28. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Law, Act

    Act (No. 453 of 2005) to amend Act (No. 307 of 2003) to prohibit discrimination.

    Adoption: 2005-06-09 | Date of entry into force: 2005-07-01 | SWE-2005-L-70958

    Amends s. 13 respecting prohibition of discrimination within field of health care etc. on the basis of ethnic origin, religious or other beliefs or sexual orientation.

  29. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Law, Act

    Act (No. 477 of 2005) to amend the Measures to Counteract Ethnic Discrimination in Working Life Act (No. 130 of 1999)

    Adoption: 2005-06-09 | Date of entry into force: 2005-07-01 | SWE-2005-L-70963

    Amends ss. 1b (work performed by sub-contracted or seconded work force), 12 (retalitation) and 15 (discrimination of job seeker or employee on basis of internal rules etc.).

  30. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Law, Act

    Act (No. 479 of 2005) to amend the Prohibition of Discrimination in Working Life because of Sexual Orientation Act (No. 133 of 1999).

    Adoption: 2005-06-09 | Date of entry into force: 2005-07-01 | SWE-2005-L-70965

    Amends ss. 2b (work performed by sub-contracted or seconded work force), 10 (discrimination of job seeker or employee on basis of internal rules etc.) and 12 (payment of compensation).

  31. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Law, Act

    Act (No. 480 of 2005) to amend Act (No. 307 of 2003) to prohibit discrimination.

    Adoption: 2005-06-09 | Date of entry into force: 2005-07-01 | SWE-2005-L-70966

    Amends ss. 1 (purpose), 3 (meaning of discrimination), 5 to 9 (amendments respecting discrimination based on sex, ethnic origin, religious or other beliefs, sexual orientation and disability in fields of job application, the exercise of certain professions, membership of labour organisations etc.), 11 (social insurance etc.), 12 (unemployment insurance), 19 (obligation by various Ombudsmen to ensure application of Act), 22 (right of Ombudsmen to represent alleged victim of discrimination), 24 (applicable law respecting evidence etc.) and 25 (appeal etc.).

  32. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Law, Act

    Act (No. 1089 of 2004) to amend Act (No. 307 of 2003) to prohibit discrimination.

    Adoption: 2004-12-02 | Date of entry into force: 2005-01-01 | SWE-2004-L-69579

    Amends ss. 10 to 13 respecting prohibition of discrimination based on ethnic origin, religion or other beliefs, or sexual orientation in the social field, unemployment insurance and health care.

  33. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

    Ordinance (No. 319 of 2003) to amend the Ordinance to instruct the Ombudsman against discrimination due to sexual orientation (No. 170 of 1999).

    Adoption: 2003-06-16 | Date of entry into force: 2003-07-01 | SWE-2003-R-65133

    Amends sections 1-3 governing, inter alia, tasks assigned to the Ombudsman (as contained in Acts Nos. 133 of 1999, 1286 of 2001 and 307 of 2003) and scope of mandate.

  34. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Law, Act

    Prohibition of Discrimination Act (2003:307). - Act No. 307:2003 (in Swedish) Unofficial English translation

    Adoption: 2003-06-05 | Date of entry into force: 2003-07-01 | SWE-2003-L-65127

    Contains 25 sections covering, inter alia, scope of application (counteract discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or disability), relation to legal provisions against discrimination contained in other acts, definitions (direct discrimination, indirect discrimination, harassment and instructions to discriminate, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability), prohibition to discriminate (upon providing job, starting or exercising commercial activities, granting of social benefits), invalidity of agreement contrary to the Act and indemnities, supervision by the different Ombudsmen, and procedural rules.

  35. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Law, Act

    Act (No. 308 of 2003) to amend the Measures to Counteract Ethnic Discrimination in Working Life Act (No. 130 of 1999).

    Adoption: 2003-06-05 | Date of entry into force: 2003-07-01 | SWE-2003-L-65128

    Adds and amends several sections covering, inter alia, ss. 1 (objectives, definition of ethnicity), 1a-b (scope of application), 2 (collaboration between employers and workers to promote equal opportunities at work notwithstanding ethnicity or religion), 4-7 (employers' duties concerning discrimination at the workplace), 8-10, 12-14, 16-17, 24, 36 (prohibition against discrimination, including harassment and instructions to discriminate), and 36a (burden of proof).

  36. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Law, Act

    Act (No. 310 of 2003) to amend the Prohibition of Discrimination in Working Life because of Sexual Orientation Act (No. 133 of 1999).

    Adoption: 2003-06-05 | Date of entry into force: 2003-07-01 | SWE-2003-L-65130

    Amends and adds several provisions, inter alia, ss. 2a-b (scope of application), 3-4 (prohibition to discriminate job seeker or worker), 4a (harassment), 4b-5, 7-9, 11-12 (instructions to discriminate) and 23a (burden of proof).

  37. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Law, Act

    Act (No. 311 of 2003) to amend the Act respecting equal treatment of students at universities (No. 1286 of 2001).

    Adoption: 2003-06-05 | SWE-2003-L-65131

    Amends and adds several sections, inter alia, ss. 1 (objectives), 2 (definitions), 3-5 (lists duties for universities to comply with, such as elaboration of plan of measures), 7-8 (measures considered as discriminatory), 8a (prohibition to discriminate student through harassment), 8b-9 (instructions to discriminate) and 17a (burden of proof).

  38. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Law, Act

    Act (No. 313 of 2003) to amend the Act respecting the Ombudsman against ethnic discrimination (No. 131 of 1999).

    Adoption: 2003-06-05 | Date of entry into force: 2003-07-01 | SWE-2003-L-65132

    Amends sections 1-5, covering, inter alia, objectives (counter discrimination based on ethnicity and religion), appointment of ombudsman by the government, ombudsman's duties (advice, special attention to discrimination against job seekers, and supervision of acts related to the prohibition to discriminate, i.e., Acts Nos. 130 of 1999, 1286 of 2001 and No. 307 of 2003).

  39. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

    Ordinance (No. 318 of 2003) to amend the Ordinance to instruct the Ombudsman against ethnic discrimination (No. 895 of 1988).

    Adoption: 2003-06-05 | Date of entry into force: 2003-07-01 | SWE-2003-R-65134

    Amends several sections, inter alia, ss. 1 (tasks assigned to the Ombudsman are listed in Acts Nos. 130 and 131 of 1999, 1286 of 2001 and 307 of 2003) and 6 (order to pay a fine).

  40. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Law, Act

    Act (No. 762 of 2000) to amend the Measures to Counteract Ethnic Discrimination in Working Life Act (No. 130 of 1999)

    Adoption: 2000-10-26 | Date of entry into force: 2001-01-01 | SWE-2000-L-58585

    Amends several sections, inter alia, ss. 26 (injunction under fine for employers not fulfilling obligations to do so), 27 (possibilities for employers to submit information on reasons for not fulfilling above obligations), and 32 (possibilities for Council to oblige the employers by adopting other measures provided that they are not too burdensome).

  41. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

    Ordinance (No. 169 of 1999) to amend the Ordinance to instruct the Ombudsman against ethnic discrimination (No. 895 of 1988).

    Adoption: 1999-03-25 | Date of entry into force: 1999-05-01 | SWE-1999-R-54018

    Contains several amendments covering, inter alia, ss. 1 (tasks of the Ombudsman as defined in two related Acts), 3 (Acts applicable to the Ombudsman) and 6 (conditions to apply penalties to employers).

  42. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

    Ordinance No. 170 of 1999 with Instructions for the Office of the Ombudsman against Discrimination on grounds of Sexual Orientation, as amended up to Act NO. 146 of 2006. - Unofficial English translation (consolidated text up to Act No.146 of 2006)

    Adoption: 1999-03-25 | Date of entry into force: 1999-05-01 | SWE-1999-R-54019

    Contains seven sections covering, inter alia, duties assigned to the Ombudsman (prevention of discrimination at the workplace as well as in other fields of the society), information, contacts with relevant organisations and research activities at the international level, applicability of other Acts and rules of procedure.

  43. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Law, Act

    Act on Measures against Discrimination in Working Life on Grounds of Ethnic Origin, Religion or other Belief (1999:130). - English translation (including amendments up to 2000:762)

    Adoption: 1999-03-11 | Date of entry into force: 1999-05-01 | SWE-1999-L-54012

    Contains 43 sections covering, inter alia, objectives (promotion of equal rights notwithstanding ethnic differences), definitions (of ethnic belonging and ethnic persecution), measures to adopt by employers to promote ethnic plurality, prohibition against ethnic discrimination in working life (list of types of discrimination), duty to investigate and adopt measures against persecution, consequences of ethnic discrimination (nullity of agreements, compensation for damages), supervision (appointment of Ombudsman and of Council against discrimination, rules governing their activities) and rules of procedure.

  44. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Law, Act

    Act concerning the Ombudsman against ethnic discrimination (1999:131). - Unofficial English translation

    Adoption: 1999-03-11 | Date of entry into force: 1999-05-01 | SWE-1999-L-54013

    Contains four sections covering, inter alia, objectives (prevention of ethnic discrimination), appointment of Ombudsman to ensure the rights of persons exposed to ethnic discrimination, which include consultations with governmental authorities and employers.

  45. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Law, Act

    Prohibition of Discrimination in Working Life on Grounds of Disability Act (1999:132). - English translation

    Adoption: 1999-03-11 | Date of entry into force: 1999-05-01 | SWE-1999-L-54014

    Contains 31 sections covering, inter alia, objectives (prevention of discrimination), prohibition against direct and indirect discrimination, duty to investigate and to adopt measures against persecution, nullity of agreement, compensation for incurred damages, supervision (the Disabled Persons' Ombudsman), appeal and rules of procedure.

  46. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Law, Act

    Prohibition of Discrimination in Working Life because of Sexual Orientation Act (1999:133). - English translation Act (1999:133)

    Adoption: 1999-03-11 | Date of entry into force: 1999-05-01 | SWE-1999-L-54015

    Contains 30 sections covering, inter alia, objectives and definitions, direct and indirect discrimination, nullity of agreement, compensation for damages, supervisory rules (including the appointment of an Ombudsman against discrimination due to sexual orientation), competence of Council against Discrimination and rules of procedure.

  47. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Law, Act

    Act against ethnic discrimination (1994:134)

    Adoption: 1994-04-07 | Date of entry into force: 1994-07-01 | SWE-1994-L-36821

    The purpose of the Act is to prevent ethnic discrimination (discrimination based on race, colour, national or ethnic origin or religious belief). The Government shall appoint an ombudsman to prevent ethnic discrimination in employment and other areas of society. A Board against ethnic discrimination comprised of 3 members shall also be appointed; the functions of the Board shall include advising the ombudsman in matters of application of this Act. Also provisions in respect to procedure, agreements that are null and void, compensation for damages and the judicial procedure in discrimination disputes.

  48. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Law, Act

    Act to amend the Act (1974:371) respecting the judicial procedure to be followed in labour disputes (1994:135)

    Adoption: 1994-04-07 | Date of entry into force: 1994-07-01 | SWE-1994-L-36822

    Provides that an agreement may not be invoked in a dispute relating to undue treatment of an employment seeker or a worker under the Act against ethnic discrimination, if it was concluded before the dispute arose with the object of ensuring that any dispute should be determined by an arbitrator without the possibility for the parties to exercise their right to challenge the arbitration award.

  49. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

    Ordinance to amend the Ordinance (1988:895) respecting instructions for the Ombudsman against Ethnic Discrimination (1994:146)

    Adoption: 1994-04-07 | Date of entry into force: 1994-07-01 | SWE-1994-R-36827

  50. Sweden - Non-discrimination - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

    Ordinance to amend the Ordinance (1986:447) respecting instructions for the Board against Ethnic Discrimination (1994:147)

    Adoption: 1994-04-07 | Date of entry into force: 1994-07-01 | SWE-1994-R-36828

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