Judging the Charter

The Charter in judicial practise with a special focus on the case of protection of refugees and asylum seekers

Article 20 Equality before the law

Wording

Everyone is equal before the law.

Explanation

This Article corresponds to a general principle of law which is included in all European constitutions and has also been recognised by the Court of Justice as a basic principle of Community law.

Source:
Official Journal of the European Union C 303/17 - 14.12.2007

Fields

Equality