Centre for Equal Treatment
Full name in English
Centre for Equal Treatment
Full name in national languages
Centre pour l’égalité de traitement (CET)
Postal address
65, route d’Arlon 1140 Luxembourg Luxembourg
Website
http://www.cet.lu/
Social media
Telephone number
+35228373635
Languages in which your institution can be contacted
French
German
English
Overview
The CET (Centre for Equal Treatment) carries out its missions independently, and its purpose is to promote, analyze and monitor equal treatment between all persons without discrimination on the basis of race/ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion or beliefs, handicap or age.
Brief history
The CET was created by the law of 28 November 2006. It carries out its missions independently, and its purpose is to promote, analyse and monitor equal treatment between all persons without discrimination on the basis of race or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion or beliefs, handicap or age.
Governing laws and regulations
Mandate
Sectors covered
Private, Public
Functions
- Making recommendations on claims of discrimination [or other decisions on the merit that are not legally binding]
- Organising awareness raising and communication activities
- Advising government on the development, adoption and amendment of law and policy
- Monitoring national law and policy from an equality perspective
- Carrying out specialist research on equality and non-discrimination
- Reporting to national and international bodies on discrimination issues
- Networking with relevant entities in the country and internationally
Fields and grounds
| Field | Grounds | |
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Other grounds
* Gender Identity as such is not a ground that we can specifically cover according to current laws, but we consider it to fall under the “Sex/Gender” ground
Other mandates of the institution
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Designated as independent mechanism under UN CRPD Article 33(2), Designated body on freedom of movement under Directive 2014/54/EU Article 4
Institution
Management and Appointments
Management
Collegiate headed equality body (led by a distinct board/commission)
The CET is made up of a panel of five members, including a chairman. The chairman and the members of the CET are appointed for five years. The five-year term can be renewed once. Those 5 members chose the staff.
Procedure for nomination and appointment of management and board
Members of the boards are appointed by the Grand Duke based on a proposal from the Chamber of Deputies, on the basis of their competence in the field of the promotion of equal treatment.
Regional or Local offices
This institution does not have regional officies.
Accountability
National Parliament