Understanding the New EU Directives on Standards for Equality Bodies: Key principles derived from the Legal Digest on Standards for Equality Bodies 

This publication, drafted by Equal Rights Trust, with advice and expertise of an advisory committee and the Equinet secretariat, underlines the transformative potential of the new EU Directives on Standards for Equality Bodies. Developed based on the comprehensive analysis in the Legal Digest on Standards for Equality Bodies, this document outlines the key principles necessary to guide the transposition and implementation of these new legal frameworks. By establishing minimum requirements for independence, powers, and resources, the Directives ensure that Equality Bodies across Europe are empowered to combat discrimination and promote equality more effectively.

This resource highlights the importance of national transposition strategies, encouraging states to ensure an ambitious and efficient implementation of the minimum standards set by the Directives. Stronger Equality Bodies that have greater independence, broader mandates, and more resources to provide comprehensive support to victims of discrimination, ensure access to justice, and address the root causes of inequality.

This publication aims ultimately to provide a clear roadmap for legal practitioners, Equality Body staff, and other stakeholders to operationalize the Directives’ standards in their future work. It should be read together with the comprehensive Understanding the New EU Directives on Standards for Equality Bodies: Legal Digest on Standards for Equality Bodies paper. This is a publication commissioned by Equinet, using the unique position and knowledge of Equality Bodies. However, it cannot be seen as a legally binding set of guidelines or interpretation.

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