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Shaping language rights - Commentary on the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages in light of the Committee of Experts' evaluation (Regional or Minority Languages, No.9) (2012)

Minorities
Format : Paper PDF
978-92-871-7216-7
Type of document :
Book
Format :
Paper
Language :
English
Size :
16 x 24 cm
Number of pages :
551
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The European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages protects and promotes traditionally used regional or minority languages in Europe.This volume provides an in-depth analysis of the provisions of the Charter in light of the monitoring work done by the Committee of Experts since 2001. An article-by-article commentary by legal experts examines the meaning and implications of the provisions of the Charter and studies best practice and shortcomings in its implementation by states parties.

List of contributors (in alphabetical order)

Foreword

Preface

Introduction

Part I - General provisions
Article 1. Definitions
Article 1c. Non-territorial languages
Article 2. Undertakings and Article 3. Practical arrangements
Article 4. Existing regimes of protection
Article 6. Information

Part II - Objectives and principles
Article 7. Objectives and principles

Part III - Measures to promote the use of regional or minority languages in public life
Article 8.1. Education (I)
Article 8.2. Education (II)
Article 9. Judicial authorities
Article 10. Administrative authorities and public services
Article 11. Media
Article 12. Cultural activities and facilities
Article 13. Economic and social life
Article 14. Transfrontier exchanges

Part IV - Application of the Charter
Articles 15 to 17. Application of the Charter

Part V - Final provisions
Articles 18 to 23. Final provisions

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