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Recognition and equality before the law

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Part 2Human rights

8 Recognition and equality before the law

(1)

Everyone has the right to recognition as a person before the law.

(2)

Everyone has the right to enjoy their human rights without distinction or discrimination of any kind.

(3)

Everyone is equal before the law and is entitled to the equal protection of the law without discrimination. In particular, everyone has the right to equal and effective protection against discrimination on any ground.

Examples of discrimination

Discrimination because of race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability or other status.

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