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The Equal Treatment Act and the Churches and Congregations Act Amendment Act

i lugemine lopetatudEstonia· Riigikogu· ET

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17 January 2022

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The bill harmonizes the scope of application of VõrdKS in such a way that discrimination on the basis of religion or beliefs, age, disability or sexual orientation would be prohibited to the same extent as in the case of nationality, race and skin color. This means the prohibition of discrimination in receiving social welfare, healthcare and social security services, including social benefits, in addition to the areas of work and vocational training; in education; and those offered to the public in the availability of goods and services, including housing. By changing the law, all the mentioned groups can apply to the Equality Commissioner. The changes are scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2023. In addition to expanding the scope of application of the law, the draft contains a couple of normative technical or clarifying changes, including measures to ensure the rights and freedoms of disabled people, in connection with the product and service accessibility directive coming into force. The amendment expands competence of the Equality Commissioner, ensuring better legal protection for assistance in cases of discrimination. The changes are planned to enter into force in a general manner.

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