Is it possible to establish a state-level social protection system in Bosnia and Herzegovina: the legal basis and the need for their amendment Cover Image

Da li je u Bosni i Hercegovini moguće uspostaviti sistem socijalne zaštite na državnom nivou: pravni osnov i potreba njihove dopune/izmjene
Is it possible to establish a state-level social protection system in Bosnia and Herzegovina: the legal basis and the need for their amendment

Author(s): Aida Hunček-Pita
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law, Public Law, Family and social welfare
Published by: Fondacija Centar za javno pravo
Keywords: Public law; constitution; BiH; social rights; social protection; state level; legal framework; amendment;
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: 20
  • Publication Year: 2011
  • Language: Bosnian