Category: European Committee of Social Rights

ECSR conlusions on Latvia under Article 1(2) RESC (excerpt), 2016

1. (..) As regards discrimination on grounds of nationality, the Committee had previously noted that posts in the civil service were reserved for Latvian citizens. The Committee sought further clarification that the posts reserved for nationals in the civil service are intrinsically linked to the exercise of public authority or security (Conclusions XX-1 (2012). According … Continue reading "ECSR conlusions on Latvia under Article 1(2) RESC (excerpt), 2016"

ECSR conlusions on Latvia under Article 17(2) RESC (excerpt), 2015

Article 17 – Right of children and young persons to social, legal and economic protection Paragraph 2 – Free primary and secondary education – regular attendance at school (..) The Committee further recalls that under Article 17§2 as regards education of children of Roma origin, even though educational policies for Roma children may be accompanied … Continue reading "ECSR conlusions on Latvia under Article 17(2) RESC (excerpt), 2015"

ECSR conlusions on Latvia under Article 1(2) RESC (excerpt), 2012

Article 1 – Right to work Paragraph 2 – Freely undertaken work (non-discrimination, prohibition of forced labour, other aspects) The Committee takes note of the information contained in the report submitted by Latvia. 1. Prohibition of discrimination in employment (..) As regards discrimination on grounds of nationality the Committee had previously noted that posts in … Continue reading "ECSR conlusions on Latvia under Article 1(2) RESC (excerpt), 2012"

ECSR conlusions on Latvia under Article 1(2) RESC (excerpt), 2008

Article 1 – Right to work Paragraph 2 – Freely undertaken work (non-discrimination, prohibition of forced labour, other aspects) (..) 1. Prohibition of discrimination in employment (..) According to another source1, posts in the public service are reserved for Latvian citizens and the law on the bar restricts access to the legal profession to Latvian … Continue reading "ECSR conlusions on Latvia under Article 1(2) RESC (excerpt), 2008"