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4 Amendments of Agustín DÍAZ DE MERA GARCÍA CONSUEGRA related to 2008/0140(CNS)

Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
(3) This Directive respects the fundamental rights and observes the fundamental principles recognised in particular by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Article 10 of the Charter recognises the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; Article 21 prohibits discrimination, including on grounds of religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation; and Article 26 acknowledges the right of persons with disabilities to benefit from measures designed to ensure their independenceouncil of Europe Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, particularly Articles 9 and 10 thereof, and by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, particularly Article 10(2) and Articles 21 and 26 thereof.
2009/02/04
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
(17) While prohibiting discrimination, it is important to respect other fundamental rights and freedoms, including the protection of private and family life and transactions carried out in that context, the freedom of religion, freedom of expression and the freedom of association. This Directive is without prejudicedoes not apply to national lawsegislation on marital or family status, including on reproductive rights. It is also without prejudiadoption and the rights deriving therefrom, or to the organisation and content of education, which fall under the competence tof the secular nature of the State, state instituMember States. The Directive does not require Member States to amend their legislations or bodies, or educationpractices in these respects.
2009/02/04
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 164 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. The behaviour of a person or organisation that does not respect the principles laid down in this Directive shall not be deemed to be a form of discrimination within the meaning of paragraph 1 where such behaviour is motivated by an ethos based on religion or beliefs.
2009/02/04
Committee: LIBE
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Within the limits of the powers conferred upon the Community, the prohibition of discrimination shall apply to all persons, as regards both the public and private sectors, including public bodies, and in accordance with the subsidiarity and proportionality principle, the prohibition of discrimination shall apply in relation to:
2009/02/04
Committee: LIBE