Discrimination and the principle of equality before the law in contemporary law
Dr. Belma Adilović1*
Abstract
The principle of equality before the law is one of the fundamental principles of the modern legal order and an indispensable element of human rights protection. The prohibition of discrimination, as its key aspect, is regulated in numerous international and national legal instruments. Of particular importance is Article 14 of the European Convention on Human Rights, which prohibits discrimination in the enjoyment of the rights guaranteed by the Convention. This paper analyzes the concept and forms of discrimination, with a special focus on the distinction between direct and indirect discrimination, and examines the case law of the European Court of Human Rights and the application of these standards in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The aim of the paper is to highlight the challenges in achieving the principle of equality in contemporary legal systems.
Keywords:
Equality before the law, Discrimination, Direct and indirect discrimination, European Court of Human Rights, Bosnia and Herzegovina
