ABSTRACT
GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 1 Purpose The purpose of this Directive is to lay down a framework for combating discrimination on the grounds of racial or ethnic origin, with a view to putting into effect in the Member States the principle of equal treatment…
Article 16 Implementation Member States shall adopt the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by July 19th 2003 or may entrust management and labour, at their joint request with the implementation of this Directive as regards provisions falling within the scope of collective agreements…
Article 18 Entry into force This Directive shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
