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publishing of real estate ads containing references to the ethnic structure of the area (expressions „zone without Gypsies”, „village without Gypsies”). The Committee set down that by using the expressions in question there is an association between the Roma minority and the idea of disturbing the public order or that of increased risk. Through decision no. 220 of 30.08.2005, the Committee ascertained that the notified deeds are discrimination and it decided to sanction the authors of the ads by fine amounting to 400 RON (art. 2 par. 3, art. 19 of G.O. no. 137/2000, subsequently amended and supplemented).

142. Labour relationships. Appointment to public office. National origin. Romanians. Mr. G.C. complained against the mayor regarding the pressures made on the general director and inspector of the school against his appointment as deputy of the school. The petitioner claims that there was pressure regarding the revision of the decision in order to appoint a person of Hungarian nationality on the position of deputy director of the school and not a Romanian nationality person. The Committee set down that apparently neutral reasons were stated in the case regarding the suppressing of the position, however the effect generated put at disadvantage persons in comparable situations, namely the Romanian community. Through decision no. 222 of 07.04.2005 , the Committee ascertained that the notified deeds are indirect discrimination and it decided to sanction the defendant by warning. (art. 2 par. 2 and par. 3, art. 6 lett. d of G.O. no. 137/2000).

143. Press article. Ethnic origin. Roma. Personal dignity. The National Museum of Agriculture complained about the publishing of the article „What the bald misses, a pearl cap” which contains generic references to ethnic minorities. Among others it is stated that: „It is not enough that Gypsies are everywhere around us and because of them doors are closed before us (…)” , „as if the Gypsy has ever known what is agriculture or what it is made up of”, „Well, if the Gypsy teaches us agriculture”, etc. The Committee set down that through the statements charged the dignity of Roma citizens is offended, generating a hostile and offensive environment against them. Through decision no. 238 of 31.08.2005, the Committee ascertained that the notified deeds are discrimination and it decided to sanction the defendant by fine amounting to 1000 lei (art. 2 par. 3 and art. 19 of G.O. no. 137/2000 subsequently amended and supplemented).

144. Public administrative services. Evacuation. Ethnic origin. Roma. The petitioners complained about their evacuation from the market, from a field surface leased by the town hall, because of their ethnic affiliation. The Committee set down that as regards the termination of lease contracts, this was directed primarily against persons of Roma origin compared to other persons whose contracts were not terminated. Although apparently neutral reasons were stated, the measures touched petitioners of Roma origin. Through decision no. 250 of 14.06.2005, the Committee ascertained that the measure implemented by the defendant had discriminatory effects. It was decided to sanction the defendant by warning. (art. 2 par. 1, par. 2 and 3, art. 5 of G.O. no. 137/2000).

145. Officiation of religious services. Maternal language. Refusal. National minorities. The Association Sfântul Ştefan Pustiana complained about the fact that it notified several times the Episcopate of Iaşi regarding the officiation of services in maternal language, but they were refused. In this regard, it is shown that for the request of officiating the funeral services in the maternal language (Hungarian), this request was not fulfilled. The Committee set down that the right to religious expression of persons belonging to the national minority was restricted, which may lead to unwanted effects regarding the preservation of essential elements of identity, religion or language. The Committee ascertained that the statutes of the cult promote the principle of use of the maternal language in pastoral services, without obstacles as to the use of the maternal language, being up to the bishop of priest to decide, as appropriate. Through decision no. 278 of 27.10.2005, the Committee ascertained that by refusing to officiate religious ceremonies in the maternal language a differentiated treatment is applied and the right to the religious expression of persons belonging to national minorities is restricted. (art. 2 par. 1 of G.O. no. 137/2000, subsequently amended and supplemented).

146. Press article. Ethnic origin. Roma. Personal dignity. The Committee was self-notified regarding the content of the article entitled „Don't discriminate Gypsies". The article contain references to the Roma ethnic group, making an association between the image of the Roma community and activities which break law and morals, such as theft, laziness, filth, association which generates a hostile, degrading, humiliating and offensive environment against a community. Through decision no. 316/23.08.2005, the Committee ascertained that the retained deeds are discrimination and it decided to sanction the perpetrator by fine amounting to 500 lei (art. 2 par. 3 and art.19 of G.O. no. 137/2000, subsequently amended and supplemented).

147.     Publishing of statistical data. Mention of ethnic origin. Roma. Crimes. Gazeta Văii Jiului and Romani CRISS

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