Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union
- Court / authority
- European Union
- Country / jurisdiction
- EU
- Date
- 2012
- Case / document number
- 2012/C 326/02
- Document type
- EU Charter of Fundamental Rights
- Legal area
- Fundamental rights
- Relevant provisions
- Article 10; Article 21; Article 51; Article 52(3)
Summary
Article 10 mirrors Article 9 ECHR; Article 21 prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion or belief; Article 51 binds Member States when implementing Union law.
Legal significance
Article 52(3) means Charter rights corresponding to Convention rights carry the same meaning and scope.
Relevance to the right to vegan food
Applies where a public body acts within the scope of Union law, for example in public procurement of catering services.
Current legal status
In force.
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