Implementation issues

• Author: Hornich, Patricia
• Pages: 66-67

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8 IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES

8.1 Dissemination of information, dialogue with NGOs and between social

partners

a) Dissemination of information about legal protection against discrimination (Article

10 Directive 2000/43 and Article 12 Directive 2000/78)

The dissemination of information concerning legal protection against discrimination is not

directly promoted by state organs. However, the state supports private agencies that are

active in this regard.

During the process of developing new legal provisions, there are regular consultations

(Vernehmlassung). Relevant social groups are invited to make comments and statements

on draft bills. These eventually have an impact on the final version of an act.

b) Measures to encourage dialogue with NGOs with a view to promoting the principle

of equal treatment (Article 12 Directive 2000/43 and Article 14 Directive 2000/78)

Through its agencies, the Government promotes dialogue with non-governmental

organisations in the field of human rights. This takes place in the form of regular

exchanges (including through an integration group of people with disabilities) or concrete

projects to improve the human rights situation (such as situation analyses of the equality

of women in Liechtenstein),128 in which the various parties take part. One example was

the first national conference on the ratification of the CRPD. The purpose of the meeting

was to discuss the consequences and necessary legislative adjustments of a possible

ratification of the Convention. Institutions affected by the implementation of the

Convention, as well as representatives of public authorities, were invited to the

conference by the Government.129

The Liechtenstein Association of Persons with Disabilities gives assistance to people with

disabilities in many ways. Much of the public information work is done via the

Liechtenstein daily newspapers. Information on websites is important as well, and the

association runs its own website. Links to various websites related to one or another

aspect of disability may be found at http://www.lbv.li/Links-FL.php#.

Flay is an organisation for gay people. It provides information about legal protection

against discrimination based on sexual orientation. Currently, the author knows of no

specific project or platform whereby the Government stays in regular dialogue with the

organisation.

There are several other organisations that campaign against discrimination and for

education on discrimination. They also provide information on legal protection and rights

in cases of discrimination.

c) Measures to promote dialogue between social partners to give effect to the principle

of equal treatment within workplace practices, codes of practice, workforce

monitoring (Article 11 Directive 2000/43 and Article 13 Directive 2000/78)

When it comes to the role of the sta te as an employer, the objective is to act as an

employer with responsibility, taking into account the needs of underprivileged groups

such as people with disabilities or women (Article 4 AEPO).

128 See the action plan entitled ‘Equal Opportunities 2019’, Government of Liechtenstein, available at:

https://www.llv.li/files/asd/massnahmenplan-chancengleichheit-2019-homepage.pdf.

129 Government announcement of the national conference on the ratification of the CRPD, available at:

https://www.regierung.li/de/mitteilungen/216988/.