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Domestic Legal Framework in the CEE/FSU Region
last updated November 1, 2003

The following list provides links to domestic statutes, regulations, codes of practice and governmental organizations relating to sexual harassment in the CEE/FSU region.

Belarus

Statute:
Criminal Code, Article 116

Bulgaria

Statute:
Labor Code, Article 8(3) (anti-discrimination provision)
Law on Protection Against Discrimination, Articles 4(2), 7, 8, 14 and 26  (passed September 16, 2003; unofficial translation by Bulgarian Gender Research Foundation)
Penal Code, Section 153 

Organization:
Commission on the Prevention of Discrimination

Czech Republic

Statute:
Employment Act, Section 1 (1) (non-discrimination in employment).
Labor Code, Section 7(2)
Civil Procedure Code, Section 133(a) (burden of proof in sex discrimination cases)

Organization:
Government Council for Equal Opportunities for Men and Women

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