Elements for a general theory of equality and non discrimination regarding European experience

The article analyzes the implications of shifting from modernto a welfare state according with the definition of equality principle, then explains the consequences of promoting the non discrimination principle and its structure as surety element of free competition. On that basis, the author present...

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Autor: Borrillo, Daniel
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2013
País:Perú
Institución:Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Repositorio:Revistas - Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Idioma:español
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/8913
Acceso en línea:http://revistas.pucp.edu.pe/index.php/derechopucp/article/view/8913
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:equality
discrimination
tracto
criterium
spatium
igualdad
discriminación
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Sumario:The article analyzes the implications of shifting from modernto a welfare state according with the definition of equality principle, then explains the consequences of promoting the non discrimination principle and its structure as surety element of free competition. On that basis, the author presents the main tools of non discrimination in European law and then gives details about three components of discrimination: “tracto, criterium and spatium”. Finally, the article explores the debate surrounding the notion of evidence when it is related to discrimination, emphasizing States duty on promoting equality in European law.