State-level Social Protection: Legal Basis and Compliance Need (BiH) Cover Image

Socijalna zaštita na državnom nivou: pravni osnov i potreba dopune (BiH)
State-level Social Protection: Legal Basis and Compliance Need (BiH)

Author(s): Aida Hunček-Pita
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law, Civil Law, Public Law, Family and social welfare
Published by: Fondacija Centar za javno pravo
Keywords: Public law; constitution; social protection; BiH; social policies; civil law; state level; entities; legislation; jurisdiction;
Summary/Abstract: We can agree that in the field of social protection in Bosnia and Herzegovina, confusion prevails because of lack of social policies at the state level, and misunderstanding the basic concepts of social protection, social insurance, social assistance and social needs. Contribution to this situation was made by laws that were enacted at different levels and also their disparity in the definition of rights, the categorization as well as the amount of financial benefits for the same categories of socially vulnerable citizens. By this manner, authorities at all levels contribute to further violations of civil rights and discrimination among citizens, particularly those socially most vulnerable.

  • Page Count: 15
  • Publication Year: 2012
  • Language: Bosnian