Applying International and European Anti-Discrimination Law to the Housing Context

Overview

This is the first study of anti-discrimination law as it applies to housing law in Europe. It offers an important perspective in a field dominated by employment law studies, while drawing on concepts significant in that field as well.

Legal Frameworks

Legislative discussion looks at EU law, the European Convention on Human Rights, the European Social Charter and related case law.

International Instruments

The book goes further to examine United Nations human rights instruments and related practice of UN committees.

Significance

This unique focus allows for a fuller understanding of anti-discrimination law's implications, potential, and challenges.