Strategic litigation of race discrimination in Europe: from principles to practice

This manual is largely about litigation processes, rather than the substance of cases. Its purpose is to provide lawyers and NGOs with basic information about the Race Directive and about the theory and practice of strategic litigation, with a view to encouraging the development of test cases invoking the principles of the directive across Europe.
The Manual covers litigation at domestic, regional and international levels, but emphasises the opportunities available in litigation at the regional level.
Chapter One provides an overview of the content and significance of the Race Directive. Chapter Two outlines in general terms the concept of and principles relating to “strategic” litigation. Chapter Three describes concrete ways in which practitioners have tackled litigation challenges. Chapter Four provides examples of practical applications of strategic litigation, while Chapter Five considers the critical question of the “direct effect” of the Race Directive.
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