Non-discrimination in economic, social and cultural rights (Art. 2, para. 2) 2009, para. 10b
Párrafo
Paragraph text
[Both direct and indirect forms of differential treatment can amount to discrimination under article 2, paragraph 2, of the Covenant:] Indirect discrimination refers to laws, policies or practices which appear neutral at face value, but have a disproportionate impact on the exercise of Covenant rights as distinguished by prohibited grounds of discrimination. For instance, requiring a birth registration certificate for school enrolment may discriminate against ethnic minorities or non-nationals who do not possess, or have been denied, such certificates.
Condicón jurídica
Non-negotiated soft law
Organismo
Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
Tipo de documento
General Comment / Recommendation
Medio de adopción
N.A.
Temas
Equality & Inclusion
Personas afectadas
Ethnic minorities
Año
2009
Tipo de párrafo
Other
Reference
CESCR General Comment No. 20, Non-discrimination in economic, social and cultural rights (Art. 2, para. 2) (2009), para. 10b.