H. Bibliography
I. Annex
INTERVIEW GUIDE
EU EQUALITY DIRECTIVES AND THEIR IMPACT ON PROMOTION AND PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS IRRESPECTIVE OF RACE AND ETHNIC ORIGIN
INTRODUCTION
A mapping exercise completed under the auspices of FRAME September/October2104, identified among others that there are gaps between EU’s human rights policies and the implementation of these policies in practice. These gaps are found in several areas of EU policy such as political, economic and non-discrimination areas. Gaps between policy, implementation and impact in practice could pose a barrier for protection and promotion of human rights. To understand more concretely what impact such a gaps have in protection and promotion of human rights, there is a need for further mapping and to get an interpretation from relevant institutions and persons on EU and national level.
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I. Annex
INTERVIEW GUIDE
EU EQUALITY DIRECTIVES AND THEIR IMPACT ON PROMOTION AND PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS IRRESPECTIVE OF RACE AND ETHNIC ORIGIN
INTRODUCTION
A mapping exercise completed under the auspices of FRAME September/October2104, identified among others that there are gaps between EU’s human rights policies and the implementation of these policies in practice. These gaps are found in several areas of EU policy such as political, economic and non-discrimination areas. Gaps between policy, implementation and impact in practice could pose a barrier for protection and promotion of human rights. To understand more concretely what impact such a gaps have in protection and promotion of human rights, there is a need for further mapping and to get an interpretation from relevant institutions and persons on EU and national level.
Non-discrimination and equality policies – with a specific focus on race and ethnic origin is selected for further analysis.
Principles of non-discrimination and equal treatment are core values on which the EU is founded, set by the Charter of Fundamental Rights (article 21) and the Treaty of the European Union (articles 2, 3).
These values are expressed through different policy papers and transposed by binding directives that obligate the EU Member States to set legislation in place to combat discrimination and promote equal treatment (e.g. Directive 2000/43/EC of June 2000 implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of racial or ethnic origin, also known as the Race Directive). EU Member States have in different degrees implemented the directives in national legislation.
The overarching question for this analysis is: “Have these core values of non-discrimination and equal treatment implemented by the directives, had the desired impact to protect and promote the individual’s human rights irrespective of race and ethnic origin?
METHODOLOGY for the interview
The questionnaire is a point of departure for an interview by phone/skype with relevant stakeholders in the field of equality. The primary purpose of the interview is to obtain first hand qualitative interpretation of the impact antidiscrimination and equality policies have in promotion and protection of human rights for the individual irrespective of race and ethnic origin.
The respondents are contacted primarily by mail. The mail serves to inform respondents on the premises for the interview. It will also provide background information on FRAME.
To ensure a 360 degree assessment, the respondents represent equality bodies, national human rights Institutions (NHRIs), members of civil society, EU commission, EU parliament, Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA), independent equality experts and Equinet – the European network of equality bodies.
The interview will – if possible and accepted by the respondent – be taped and transcribed. No material from the interview will be used without approval of the respondents.
GUIDE
Please answer the questions from the point of view of the organisation/ institution you represent.
Please refrain from opinions that cannot be qualified
Please provide any documentation or material in English you believe to be relevant for the illumination of the research question.
The interview will take approximately 30 minutes
QUESTIONNAIRE
1. QUESTIONS FOR FRA, EU COMMISSION, EQUINET SECRETARIAT, EU PARLIAMENT, CIVIL SOCIETY, EQUALITY EXPERTS, EQUALITY BODIES AND NHRIS
Please Qualify1.1
Please state your name and affiliation
1.2
Do you think that the intentions behind EU‘s
anti-discrimination/equality policies and legislation have or are being fulfilled at EU level/ at MS level?
1.3
If yes to 1.2: Do you think that the intentions behind EU’s anti-discrimination/equality policies and legislation have or are being fulfilled within all ground of discrimination (gender, race, ethnic origin, age, religion and sexual orientation) or some?
1.4
The different member states have implemented the
anti-discrimination/ equality policies differently. What do you see as the driving force behind these core values having an effect?
1.5
In continuation of my previous question, what do you see as the barriers for these core values to have an effect?
1. QUESTIONS FOR FRA, EU COMMISSION, EQUINET SECRETARIAT, EU PARLIAMENT, CIVIL SOCIETY, EQUALITY EXPERTS, EQUALITY BODIES AND NHRIS
Please Qualify1.1
Please state your name and affiliation
1.2
Do you think that the intentions behind EU‘s
anti-discrimination/equality policies and legislation have or are being fulfilled at EU level/ at MS level?
1.3
If yes to 1.2: Do you think that the intentions behind EU’s anti-discrimination/equality policies and legislation have or are being fulfilled within all ground of discrimination (gender, race, ethnic origin, age, religion and sexual orientation) or some?
1.4
The different member states have implemented the
anti-discrimination/ equality policies differently. What do you see as the driving force behind these core values having an effect?
1.5
In continuation of my previous question, what do you see as the barriers for these core values to have an effect?
1.6
What impact do you think anti-discrimination/equality policies and legislation have on the human rights of EU-citizens?
1.7
Do you think that EU’s Charter for Fundamental Rights article 21 on anti-discrimination plays a role in promotion and protection of human rights?
1.8
Do you have any suggestions as to how human rights can be
promoted and protected better by anti-discrimination
policies/legislation? Suggestions as to how the anti-discrimination values can have better impact?
1.9 Any other comment?
2. SPECIFIC QUESTIONS FOR EQUALITY BODIES/NHRIS
Please Qualify 2.1
Do you think that your body/institutions work, is in compliance with the
intentions behind EU anti-discrimination and equality policies and legislations?
2.2
Do you think, your work has a direct/indirect impact on promotion and protection of human rights irrespective of race and ethnic origin in your country?
2.3 does your statues refer to fundamental rights?
2.4
Is there a gender aspect, when combating
discrimination and promoting equal treatment?
2.5
Are there other factors that could be useful in promotion and protection of human rights irrespective of race and ethnic origin? E.g. political, social, economic, structural factors?
2.6
Do you have any suggestions as to how your body could enable in a larger degree the promotion and protection of human rights irrespective of race and ethnic origin?
2.7
Any other comment?
2.4
Is there a gender aspect, when combating
discrimination and promoting equal treatment?
2.5
Are there other factors that could be useful in promotion and protection of human rights irrespective of race and ethnic origin? E.g. political, social, economic, structural factors?
2.6
Do you have any suggestions as to how your body could enable in a larger degree the promotion and protection of human rights irrespective of race and ethnic origin?
2.7
Any other comment?