Czech government adopts working definition of anti-Roma racism

The Czech government has adopted a working definition of anti-Roma racism. The cabinet said in a press release that the definition is not legally binding and is intended to help better capture and respond to specific forms of racism, prejudice, discrimination or hatred directed against Roma and Sinti.

According to the definition, anti-Roma racism is manifested through the actions and speech of individuals as well as through institutional policies and practices that disparage and devalue Romani cultures and lifestyles and exclude Romani people.

According to the Government Human Rights Commissioner Klára Šimáčková Laurenčíková, it is the right step to reject any prejudiced and stereotypical behaviour against the Romani minority in Czechia.