In early February, the European Network of Equality Bodies (Equinet) published its position on the proposed directives to strengthen the role of equality bodies (see EUROPE B13079A21). While welcoming the work of the European Commission, it called for further refinement of the texts, in particular with regard to their investigative powers.
Indeed, in the context of complaints procedures, the equality bodies will be authorised to issue opinions and/or adopt binding decisions. However,...