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In November 2012, the Liechtenstein Parliament requested a review on how the professional integration of persons with disabilities in Liechtenstein’s labour market can be improved by the government. In May 2021, the Parliament received the postulate response explaining why the introduction of a Disability Employment Act would not bring any added value
Liechtenstein Government decided to sign the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on 26 May 2020
Liechtenstein Government hosted the second national conference on the ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
The bill contains the necessary legislative adjustments due to the Directive (EU) 2016/2102 on barrier-free access to the websites and mobile applications of public authorities
Liechtenstein’s Administrative Court applied to the Constitutional Court for annulment of a legal provision in the granting of a residence permit to the de facto civil partner on the grounds that this provision violates the principle of constitutional equality and is not compatible with Article 8 ECHR in conjunction with the prohibition of discrimination under Article 14 ECHR
Elimination of all forms of discrimination
The Gender Equality Act was amended integrating the former Office for Equal Opportunities into the Office for Social Services
In May 2017, the Liechtenstein parliament asked the government to review the criteria and procedures for people with disabilities requesting access to vocational training
Government signed the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence
New non-governmental centre for human rights approved by the Liechtenstein government
The government has proposed to set up a non-profit organisation which will serve as an institution acting independently and on its own initiative
Amendment of Criminal Code concerning abortion
Amendment of Gender Equality Act
Proposed of amendments to the provisions on abortion in the Criminal Code
Country reports
How are EU rules transposed into national law? Reporting period 1 January-2021 - 1 January 2022
Transposition and implementation at national level of Council Directives 2000/43 and 2000/78 - State of affairs 1 January 2022
Transposition and implementation at national level of Council Directives 2000/43 and 2000/78 - State of affairs 1 January 2021
How are EU rules transposed into national law? State of affairs 1 January 2021
How are EU rules transposed into national law? State of affairs 1 January 2020
State of affairs 1 January 2020
How are EU rules transposed into national law? State of affairs 1 January 2019
State of affairs 1 January 2019
State of affairs 1 January 2018
How are EU rules transposed into national law? State of affairs 1 January 2018
State of affairs 01 January 2017
How are EU rules transposed into national law? State of affairs 1 January 2017
How are EU rules transposed into national law? State of affairs 1 January 2016
State of affairs 01 January 2016
How are EU rules transposed into national law? State of affairs 1 January 2015
State of affairs 01 January 2015
Included in report: Gender Equality Law in 33 European Countries: How are EU rules transposed into national law in 2014?
State of affairs 01 January 2014
Included in report: Gender Equality Law in 33 European Countries: How are EU rules transposed into national law in 2013?
State of affairs 01 January 2013
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