Czech Republic
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Overview
The government refused to participate in the EU mandatory refugee relocation quotas. Despite reforms, Roma pupils continued to be segregated in schools. An amendment allowing municipalities to declare zones of “socially pathological behaviour” with restricted access to housing benefits entered into force.
Death penalty status
Abolitionist for all crimes
Does not use the death penalty
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