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Council of Europe: Secretariat of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities

The Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities of 1994 entered into force on 1 February 1998. Thirty-nine States are currently Party1 to it. Although not the only instrument to be developed within the Council of Europe relevant to the protection of national minorities, the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities is certainly the most comprehensive document in this area. Indeed, it is the first ever legally binding multilateral instrument devoted to the protection of national minorities in general. The Framework Convention sets out principles to be respected as well as goals to be achieved by the Contracting Parties, in order to ensure the protection of persons belonging to national minorities, whilst fully respecting the principles of territorial integrity and political independence of States. The principles contained in the Framework Convention have to be implemented through national legislation and appropriate governmental policies. It is also envisaged that these provisions can be implemented through bilateral and multilateral treaties. Website: www.coe.int/minorities
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Comments of the Government of Poland on the Third Opinion of the Advisory Committee on the Implementation of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities by Poland

21 May 2014 | Publisher: Council of Europe: Secretariat of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities | Document type: Country Reports

Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities - Third Opinion on Poland adopted on 28 November 2013

7 February 2014 | Publisher: Council of Europe: Secretariat of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities | Document type: Speeches/Statements

Third Report Submitted by Poland Pursuant to Article 25, Paragraph 2 of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities

13 December 2012 | Publisher: Council of Europe: Secretariat of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities | Document type: Country Reports

Comments of the Government of Poland on the Second Opinion of the Advisory Committee on the Implementation of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities by Poland

7 December 2009 | Publisher: Council of Europe: Secretariat of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities | Document type: Country Reports

Advisory Commitee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities - Second Opinion on Poland, adopted on 20 March 2009

7 December 2009 | Publisher: Council of Europe: Secretariat of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities | Document type: Country Reports

Second Report Submitted by Poland Pursuant to Article 25, Paragraph 1 of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities

8 November 2007 | Publisher: Council of Europe: Secretariat of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities | Document type: Country Reports

Comments of the Government of Poland on the Opinion of the Adivisory Committee on the Implementaion of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities in Poland

19 May 2004 | Publisher: Council of Europe: Secretariat of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities | Document type: Country Reports

Advisory Commitee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities - Opinion on Poland

27 November 2003 | Publisher: Council of Europe: Secretariat of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities | Document type: Country Reports

Report Submitted by Poland Pursuant to Article 25, Paragraph 1 of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities. Appendix

20 December 2002 | Publisher: Council of Europe: Secretariat of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities | Document type: States Parties Reports

Report Submitted by Poland Pursuant to Article 25, Paragraph 1 of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities

10 July 2002 | Publisher: Council of Europe: Secretariat of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities | Document type: States Parties Reports

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