#281Zwei Freunde wollen in ein öffentliches Schwimmbad in Deutschland. Beide haben eine dunkle Hautfarbe und werden deshalb nicht hineingelassen. Welches Recht wird in dieser Situation verletzt? Das Recht auf …
Two friends want to enter a public swimming pool in Germany. Both have dark skin and are not allowed in because of it. Which right is violated in this situation? The right to …
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The correct answer is:
equal treatment.
Gleichbehandlung.
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Quick explanation
If the friends are refused entry to the swimming pool because of their skin colour, their right to equal treatment is violated.
Why is this correct?
Nobody may be disadvantaged because of their origin or skin colour (Article 3 of the Basic Law, General Equal Treatment Act).
Background
A public swimming pool is open to everyone. Turning people away because of their skin colour is racist discrimination. This is forbidden under the Basic Law and the General Equal Treatment Act – also for private providers such as nightclubs, gyms or restaurants that offer their services to the general public. Those affected can claim damages and compensation. Help is available from the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency and local advice centres.
Why are the other answers wrong?
Freedom of expression, freedom of assembly and freedom of movement are fundamental rights, but they have nothing to do with this situation. This is about people being treated unequally.
Memory tip
Turned away because of skin colour = violation of equal treatment.
Legal basis: Art. 3 Basic Law (GG) ↗, Sec. 19 General Equal Treatment Act (AGG) ↗
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