The TASR news agency reports that the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) published a report on 30 August finding that although anti-discrimination legislation has been adopted in Slovakia, discrimination of people who are racialized continues there, especially against Romani people and those of African descent. The 18 independent experts at CERD also expressed their concern that the court proceedings in cases of such discrimination are too lengthy, which prevents victims from effectively accessing justice.
The CERD recommended Slovakia "take appropriate measures to address the problem of lengthy court proceedings and take the necessary steps to ensure that all victims of racial discrimination have the opportunity to file adequate remedies". The committee also expressed concern that the closure of schools during the COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately negatively impacted Romani children's access to education.
