Czech Republic
Overview
The government adopted measures aimed at addressing concerns from the European Commission on discrimination against Roma children in education. Anti-refugee and anti-migrant protests continued and groups supporting refugees faced threats from far-right groups.
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Abolitionist for all crimes
Does not use the death penalty
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Czech Republic: Roma Progress Report
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