Anti-discrimination draft law to be withdrawn from Moldovan parliament
A controversial draft law on combating and preventing discrimination, approved by the government on 18 February 2011, will be withdrawn from the parliament, according to a decision the cabinet took today.
Justice Minister Alexandru Tanase reasoned the document's removal by the fact that it stirred up passions in society, and will be subjected to consultations in order to reward it in a manner that will be adoptable by the parliament.
Prime Minister Vlad Filat said that, in fact, the draft law should be passed, as it is part of the commitments which Moldova took towards the European partners. "We will have discussions in the government; yet, on principle, the draft will have the same content, only some specifications will be made. It is certain that we do not want to deviate from certain principles, but we want to have a consolidated society," the prime minister said. He stressed that, before being considered again by the cabinet, the document will be discussed with the colleagues from the parliament.
The draft law on combating and preventing discrimination provides for ensuring equality of chances and treatment to all the people, no matter the race, colour, ethnic affiliation, language, religion, age, political affiliation, disabilities, wealth, social origin and sexual orientation.
The draft law has triggered hot discussions in society, with many family protection organizations protesting against its adoption. At the same time, the Communist, Liberal and Democrat MPs said they do not indent to adopt the law, at least in its present version. On the other hand, the government representatives said that the law is one of the conditions imposed by the EU to lift visas for Moldovans.
Moldpres
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