Biao v Denmark (judgment): ECHR 25 Mar 2014

‘ The court has established in its case law that only differences in treatment based on an identifiable characteristic, or ‘status’, are capable of amounting to discrimination within the meaning of article 14. Moreover, in order for an issue to arise under article 14 there must be a difference in the treatment of persons in analogous, or relevantly similar, situations. Article 14 lists specific grounds which constitute ‘status’ including, inter alia, race, national or social origin and birth. However, the list is illustrative and not exhaustive, as is shown by the words ‘any ground such as’ and the inclusion in the list of the phrase ‘any other status’. The words ‘other status’ have generally been given a wide meaning and their interpretation has not been limited to characteristics which are personal in the sense that they are innate or inherent.’
38590/10 – Chamber Judgment, [2014] ECHR 304
Bailii
European Convention on Human Rights
Human Rights
Citing:
See AlsoBiao v Denmark (Legal Summary) ECHR 25-Mar-2014
ECHR Article 14
Discrimination
More favourable conditions for family reunion applying to persons who had held Danish citizenship for at least 28 years: no violation
Article 8
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Updated: 27 October 2021; Ref: scu.523180