Mauritania: Loi No. 2018-023 du 21 Juin 2018 portant incrimination de la discrimination (Decree No. 2018-023 of 21 June 2018 criminalizing discrimination)

Mauritania: Loi No. 2018-023 du 21 Juin 2018 portant incrimination de la discrimination (Decree No. 2018-023 of 21 June 2018 criminalizing discrimination)

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National Legislative Bodies / National Authorities
Date:
15 August 2018

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Law No. 2018-023 specifically targets discrimination based on race, ethnicity, nationality, and other protected characteristics. It establishes severe penalties for acts of discrimination, including imprisonment and fines, and includes provisions for the protection of individuals' rights to equality and non-discrimination. The law also criminalizes hate speech and incitement to violence or hatred based on discriminatory grounds.

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Mauritania: Loi No. 2018-023 du 21 Juin 2018 portant incrimination de la discrimination (Decree No. 2018-023 of 21 June 2018 criminalizing discrimination)

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National Legislative Bodies / National Authorities

Date

15 August 2018

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Legislation (primary)

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Legal Instruments

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Mauritania

Keywords

Discrimination based on race, nationality, ethnicity

Prevention of discrimination

Religious discrimination

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Mauritania: Loi No. 2018-023 du 21 Juin 2018 portant incrimination de la discrimination (Decree No. 2018-023 of 21 June 2018 criminalizing discrimination)

Mauritania: Loi No. 2018-023 du 21 Juin 2018 portant incrimination de la discrimination (Decree No. 2018-023 of 21 June 2018 criminalizing discrimination)

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