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Act against ethnic discrimination (1994:134)

Main Region

First Region

Sweden
Non-discrimination
1994-04-07
National
Law, Act

Second Region

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.

Entry dates region

    Date of entry into force
    1994-07-01
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Serial region

    Serial title
    Svensk författningssamling
    Date
    1994-04-07
    Number
    No. 134
    Page range
    pp. 1-5