Adequate representation of persons belonging to national minorities in public bodies
Adequate representation of persons belonging to national minorities in public bodies

Author(s): Milica V. Matijević
Subject(s): Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Government/Political systems, Electoral systems, Inter-Ethnic Relations, Ethnic Minorities Studies, Politics and Identity
Published by: Institut za uporedno pravo
Keywords: minorities; Convention for the Protection of National Minorities; public institutions;
Summary/Abstract: Representation of minorities in public bodies is a vital aspect of the participatory rights enshrined in Article 15 of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities. The inclusiveness of the public sector reflects the degree to which minorities can influence the rules, policies, and practices shaping public life in their countries. Moreover, their participation in public institutions is essential for the realisation of other substantive provisions of the Convention. However, the innovative nature of this aspect of Article 15 has been accompanied by a lack of clear standards, hindering its effective implementation. The study analyses interpretative materials produced by the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities to identify the key criteria used to evaluate compliance with this minority rights obligation. Its objective is to contribute to a more systematic view on the requirements necessary for ensuring adequate representation of national minorities in public bodies.

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