Question 281
Zwei 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 go to a public swimming pool in Germany. Both have dark skin and are therefore not allowed in. Which right is violated in this situation? The right to …
Options
- Meinungsfreiheitfreedom of expression
- Gleichbehandlungequal treatment
- Versammlungsfreiheitfreedom of assembly
- Freizügigkeitfreedom of movement
Explanation
Refusing entry solely because of someone’s skin colour violates the constitutional principle of equality and the prohibition of discrimination in Article 3(1) and (3) of the Grundgesetz. Public facilities must treat all people the same, regardless of race or ethnic origin.
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