Język jako wyznacznik tożsamości narodowej w europejskim systemie prawnym
Language as a determinant of national identity in the European legal system
Author(s): Witold SobczakSubject(s): International Law, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Evaluation research, Inter-Ethnic Relations, Ethnic Minorities Studies, EU-Legislation, Politics and Identity
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Warmińsko-Mazurskiego w Olsztynie
Keywords: national minority; national identity; languages of minority; human rights; international law;
Summary/Abstract: The problem of protection languages of national minority in european countries is connected with necessity of protection minorities themselves. The term „minorities” and the scope of thers rights are open question. The existence of a minority in a particular countrys depends on the authorities’ acknowledgment of this fact. The state must recognize the existence of minorities within its borders and grant them rights. Protection of the rights of national minorities, including the need to protect the minority language, belong to those issues which are of interest of international organizations and institutions and are also subject to regulation in relevant treaties and international agreements.
Journal: Studia Prawnoustrojowe
- Issue Year: 2018
- Issue No: 42
- Page Range: 403-435
- Page Count: 33
- Language: Polish