General legal framework

• Author: Nicole Mathé
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2 General legal framework

2.1 Constitution

2.1.1 Constitutional ban on sex discrimination

The Constitution of Li echtenstein does not include a specific n orm prohibiting sex

discrimination.

2.1.2 Other constitutional protection of equality between men an d women

Article 31(2) of the Constitution addresses equality between men and women. The Article

concerned was amended in 1992.2 It briefly mentions that men and women have equal

rights. According to this amendment , the adaptat ion of legislation in order fo r it to be in

line with gender equality is regulated by the law.

In addition, Article 31(1) of the Constitution contains the norm that all nationals of

Liechtenstein are equal b efore the law. By a correct interpretation of constitutional law

LGBl. 1971 No. 22, the legislator states that the expression ‘nationals’ includes all persons

with the Liechtensteinian nationality, with no discrimination betw een the sexes.

2.2 Equal treatment legislation

In Liechtenstein, specific equal treatment legislation exists: The Gender Equality Act (GLG)

was created in 1999 and adapted several times according to the framework of EU

legislation. The GLG covers gender equality and prohibits sex discrimination and promotes

the de facto equality between women and men. The GLG does not address any other

discrimination grounds.

2 Amendment to the Constitution by the State Gazette (LGBl) 1992/81.