A fair society is one where rights are the same for each of us.
The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights is the EU law that sets out all the personal, civil, political, economic and social rights that everyone in the EU should enjoy.
The Charter puts each individual at the core of the universal and democratic values of human dignity, freedom, equality and solidarity that the EU is built on.
The European Union is at the forefront in the promotion and protection of these fundamental rights.
Learn more about specific fundamental rights, the Charter, and what to do if your rights are breached.
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Rights of the child
Children must be able to live in a safe, caring and stimulating environment in order to achieve their fullest potential.
The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights protects and defends the rights and best interests of each child as an individual, and as a member of a family and community, thus enabling them to fully enjoy their human rights.
- Children shall have the right to such protection and care as is necessary for their well-being. They may express their views freely. Such views shall be taken into consideration on matters which concern them in accordance with their age and maturity.
- In all actions relating to children, whether taken by public authorities or private institutions, the child’s best interests must be a primary consideration.
- Every child shall have the right to maintain on a regular basis a personal relationship and direct contact with both his or her parents, unless that is contrary to his or her interests.
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Body: Children Ombudsman
Scope of mandate: Promoting rights and welfare of children
Contact: Ombudsman for Children - Millennium House 52-56 Great Strand Street, Dublin 1, Ireland
Body: Media authority
Scope of mandate: Regulation and supervision of broadcasting
Contact: Broadcasting Authority of Ireland 2-5 Warrington Place, Dublin 2, Ireland - Tel.: + 353 (0)1 644 1200 - Complaint form - info
bai [dot] ie (info[at]bai[dot]ie)
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Body: Children Ombudsman
Scope of mandate: Promotion of the rights of the child
Contact: Commissioner for Children's Office - Address: 16/18 Tower Promenade, St Lucia, Malta SLC 1019 - Phone: +356 2590 3105 / +356 2590 3102 - Fax: +356 259 03101 - Email: cfcgov [dot] mt (cfc[at]gov[dot]mt)
Body: Media authority
Scope of mandate: Regulation and supervision of broadcasting
Contact: Broadcasting Authority Malta - 7, Mile End Road, MT- Hamrun HMR 1719, Malta - Tel 00356 21 221281 - info [dot] baba [dot] org [dot] mt (info[dot]ba[at]ba[dot]org[dot]mt)
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Non-discrimination
Be who you are without fear of reprisal or discrimination.
The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights protects your right to live freely and express your identity – including your sexual orientation. Any discrimination based on sex, race, religion or belief, age, language or disability is prohibited.
- Any discrimination based on any ground such as sex, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national minority, property, birth, disability, age or sexual orientation shall be prohibited.
- Within the scope of application of the Treaty establishing the European Community and of the Treaty on European Union, and without prejudice to the special provisions of those Treaties, any discrimination on grounds of nationality shall be prohibited.
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Body: NHRI & Equality Body
Scope of mandate: Promote and protect human rights and equality
Contact: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission -16-22 Green Street Dublin 7, D07 CR20 - Tel: + 353 (0) 1 8583000 ; +353 (0) 1 8589601 - Email: YourRightsihrec [dot] ie (YourRights[at]ihrec[dot]ie) ; infoihrec [dot] ie (info[at]ihrec[dot]ie)
Body: Bar association
Scope of mandate: Bar association
Contact: Bar Council of Ireland - Law Library - The Four Courts, Inns Quay, -DUBLIN 7 D07 N972 - +353 1 872 0622 - Tel: +353 1-817 5000 - thebarofirelandlawlibrary [dot] ie (thebarofireland @lawlibrary.ie)
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Body: Equality Body (including gender)
Scope of mandate: Discrimination based on gender, family responsibilities, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation and race/ethnic origin, gender identity, and gender expression or sex characteristics in employment and by banks and financial institutions; discrimination on the grounds of gender as well as race or ethnic origin in the access to and supply of goods and services
Contact: National Commission for the Promotion of Equality - Gattard House, National Road, Blata l-Bajda HMR 9010 Malta - equalitygov [dot] mt (equality[at]gov[dot]mt) - Telephone number: 00356 22957850
Body: Ombudsman for persons with disabilities
Scope of mandate: Promotion of the rights of persons with disabilities
Contact: Commission for the Rights of Persons with Disability - G5 Offices - Salvu Psaila Street, Birkirkara, BKR9077 - helpdeskcrpd [dot] org [dot] mt (helpdesk[at]crpd[dot]org[dot]mt) - Helpline: +35622267600 - Telephone number: +35622267600
Body: Bar association
Scope of mandate: Bar association
Contact: Chamber of Advocates of Malta - The Chamber of Advocates, Courts of Justice, Republic Street, VLT2000, VALLETTA - +356 21248601 - infoavukati [dot] org (info[at]avukati[dot]org)
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Gender equality
Your rights and opportunities should not be any different because of your gender.
The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights guarantees equality between women and men in every aspect of life, including education, work, the social environment and political participation. It is the basis for the comprehensive protection of rights for girls and boys, women and men.
Equality between women and men must be ensured in all areas, including employment, work life and pay. The principle of equality shall not prevent the maintenance or adoption of measures providing for specific advantages in favour of the under-represented sex.
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Body: NHRI & Equality Body
Scope of mandate: Promote and protect human rights and equality
Contact: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission -16-22 Green Street Dublin 7, D07 CR20 - Tel: + 353 (0) 1 8583000 ; +353 (0) 1 8589601 - Email: YourRightsihrec [dot] ie (YourRights[at]ihrec[dot]ie) ; infoihrec [dot] ie (info[at]ihrec[dot]ie)
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Body: Equality Body (including gender)
Scope of mandate: Discrimination based on gender, family responsibilities, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation and race/ethnic origin, gender identity, and gender expression or sex characteristics in employment and by banks and financial institutions; discrimination on the grounds of gender as well as race or ethnic origin in the access to and supply of goods and services
Contact: National Commission for the Promotion of Equality - Gattard House, National Road, Blata l-Bajda HMR 9010 Malta - equalitygov [dot] mt (equality[at]gov[dot]mt) - Telephone number: 00356 22957850
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Freedom of expression and information
You should have unhindered access to the tools needed in order to shape well-informed opinions, and be free to express such opinions without fear of sanctions or reprisals.
The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights protects your right to the freedom of expression and information, and it also protects those of the media – so they may carry out their work in a free and independent manner.
- Everyone has the right to freedom of expression. This right shall include freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas without interference by public authority and regardless of frontiers.
- The freedom and pluralism of the media shall be respected.
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Body: Ombudsman
Scope of mandate: Violation of rights and maladministration by public authorities
Contact: Office of the Ombudsman - 6 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D02 W773 - Tel.:+353 1 678 5222 ; +353 1 639 5600 - complaintsombudsman [dot] ie (complaints @ombudsman.ie) ; infoombudsman [dot] ie (info[at]ombudsman[dot]ie)
Body: Consumer protection body
Scope of mandate: Protects, promote sand represents the interests of consumers
Contact: (private) Consumer Association of Ireland - 120/121 Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2. - Tel: (01) 6599430 - Email: caithecai [dot] ie (cai[at]thecai[dot]ie)
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Body: Consumer protection body
Scope of mandate: Regulatory authority on consumers rights
Contact: Competition and consumers affairs authority - infomccaa [dot] org [dot] mt (info[at]mccaa[dot]org[dot]mt) - +356 2395 2000 - +356 8007 4400
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Effective remedy and fair trial
You should always be granted effective access to justice and be treated fairly in court.
The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights protects your right to effective remedy and a fair trial, including the right to be heard in front of an independent tribunal, and access to legal aid to stand in court should you lack sufficient resources.
Everyone whose rights and freedoms guaranteed by the laws of the Union are violated has the right to an effective remedy before a tribunal in compliance with the conditions laid down in this Article. Everyone is entitled to a fair and public hearing within a reasonable time by an independent and impartial tribunal previously established by law. Everyone shall have the possibility of being advised, defended and represented. Legal aid shall be made available to those who lack sufficient resources in so far as such aid is necessary to ensure effective access to justice.
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Body: Crime victim support
Scope of mandate: Violation of rights and maladministration by public authorities
Contact: Crime Victims Helpline - Helpline at Freephone: 116 006 - e-mail: infocrimevictimshelpline [dot] ie (info @crimevictimshelpline.ie)
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Body: Ombudsman
Scope of mandate: Violations of rights and maladministration by public authorities
Contact: Office of the Ombudsman - 11 St Paul Street MT-Valletta VLT 07 - Tel.:+356 21 24 79 44; +356 2248 3200 - office @ombudsman.org.mt
Body: Data protection authority
Scope of mandate: Application of data protection law (EU General Data Protection Regulation and relevant national laws)
Contact: Office of the Information and Data Protection Commissioner - Second Floor, Airways House, High Street, Sliema SLM 1549 - Tel. +356 2328 7100 - idpc [dot] infoidpc [dot] org [dot] mt (idpc[dot]info[at]idpc[dot]org[dot]mt)
Body: Crime victim support
Scope of mandate: Victims rights
Contact: (NGO) Victim Support Malta - 1, Rhea Flats, Triq Santissima Trinita, MRS 2280 Marsa, Malta - +356 2122 8333 - info @victimsupport.org.mt
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