ECRI general policy recommendation no. 2 : specialised bodies to combat racism, xenophobia, antisemitism and intolerance at national level (adopted by ECRI on 13 June 1997)

Abstract

Recommends to the governments of Member States: the possibility of setting up a specialised body to combat racism, xenophobia, antisemitism and intolerance at a national level, if such a body does not already exist; and, to make use of the seven basic principles (i.e. terms of reference, alternative forms of specialised bodies, functions and responsibilities, composition, independence and accountability, accessibility and style of operation) set out as guidelines and a source of inspiration presenting a number of options for discussion at national level.